Mother and sons reported missing in Mullingar

Gardaí in Mullingar are this evening attempting to trace the whereabouts of a mother and her two young sons.

Gardaí in Mullingar are this evening attempting to trace the whereabouts of a mother and her two young sons.

Ms Eileen Dinnegan (22) and her two sons, Joe (2) and Frank (3) were last seen on New Year's Eve at Mill House on Canal Avenue.

Eileen is described as being 5' 4'' tall, of stocky build, with a pale complexion, blue eyes and long brown hair tied in a bun.

When last seen she was wearing black trousers and a white shirt or pink jumper.

Joe is described as being 2' 10'' with a pale complexion, fair hair and brown eyes.

When last seen he was wearing navy dark jeans, black coat, blue/white shirt and black Kicker boots.

Frank is described as being three feet tall with pale complexion, fair hair and brown eyes. When last seen he was wearing navy jeans, black coat, blue/white shirt and black Kicker boots.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Gardai at Mullingar Garda. Telephone number 044-48915 or any Garda Station.

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