LOCATED: Search for missing 14-year-old stood down following garda update

By Ellie McCarthy

Published 7th May 2025, 14:42 BST

Updated 7th May 2025, 14:43 BST

She is described as being approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, with a slim build, brown hair and brown eyes

placeholder image — She is described as being approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, with a slim build, brown hair and brown eyes

The teenage girl was reported missing from Sligo town on Monday, May 5

Gardaí in Sligo have confirmed that the search for missing teenager Lily Reilly has been stood down.

The 14-year-old girl was reported missing from Sligo town on Monday, May 5.

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A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána in the town confirmed that Lilly "has been located safe and well."

Gardaí would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance in this search.

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