Gardaí are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a teenager missing from Galway city since last week.

16-year-old Stephen Furey was last seen on Thursday March 14th.

He's described as being 5'8" in height, of slight build with short black hair and brown eyes.

He has braces and has his ear pierced.

When last seen, Stephen was wearing a matching black tracksuit with white stripes, black gloves and black Nike runners.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Galway Garda Station on 091-538-000, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line on 1800-666-111, or any Garda station.

Missing teenager Stephen Furey