An Garda Siochana has issued an appeal for information on the whereabouts of a Kilkenny woman, who has been missing since Christmas Day.

37-year-old Louise Brennan was last seen at her home in Paulstown at 11am on December 25 and both her family and gardai are said to be "very concerned" about her safety.

It is understood that Louise may have been travelling in a silver Toyota Corolla with the registration 04-CW-2410 and is described as being 5’6″ in height, with straight shoulder length dark brown hair and blue eyes. 

She was wearing a lilac/purple coloured hoody, blue jeans and grey hiking boots when last seen.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Kilkenny Garda station on 056 777 5036, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

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