Teen missing for over a week found 'safe and well'

A teen who had been missing for over a week has been found safe.

Lorcan Meehan, aged 17, had been missing from Portlaoise, Co. Laois since Tuesday, August 13.

He has now been located safe and well.

"We would like to thank the public and media for their assistance in this matter," said a spokesperson for the garda.