Gardai in Cork are appealing for the public's help in tracing the whereabouts of a missing 15 year old girl.

Andrea Kavanagh is missing from the Crosshaven area of Co Cork since Wednesday.

She's described as being 5 foot 6 inches in height - of thin build with long black hair and brown eyes.

When last seen she was wearing a black Jacket and grey tracksuit pants.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Togher Garda Station.