Gardaí in Portlaoise, Co Laois are trying to trace a missing 20 year old.

Shane Finan has been missing from Portlaoise since Thursday evening.

He was last seen at Castle Lane in Borris-in-Ossory, at around 4pm on Thursday.

He's described as around 5'10" tall, with black hair and brown eyes.

When last seen he was wearing grey combat style clothing and was in possession of a black carry bag.

Gardai are appealing for anyone who may have seen Shane or has any information is asked to get in touch.