ALERT: Gardai express 'serious concerns' for woman reported missing this weekend

Gardaí have issued an urgent appeal for assistance from members of the public in tracing the whereabouts of Mirjana Pap who was reported missing from her home County Westmeath on Saturday.

The 58-year-old was last seen in Athlone in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Mirjana is described as being approximately 5 foot 8 inches tall with a medium build, white hair and brown eyes.

In their appeal, issued this Sunday afternoon, gardaí say they and Mirjana's family have serious concerns for her well-being.

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Anyone with information on Mirjana’s whereabouts is asked to contact Athlone garda station on 090 649 2600, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any garda station.