Update from gardaí on 29 December: Louise Brennan has been located safe and well. No further action required.
Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 37-year-old Louise Brennan who has gone missing from her home in Paulstown, Co Kilkenny.
Louise was last seen at around 11am on Christmas Day at Rathaleek, Callan.
Louise is described as 1.7m (5'6") in height, with straight, shoulder-length brown hair and blue eyes.
When last seen, she was wearing a lilac/purple coloured hoody, blue jeans and grey hiking boots. It is believed Louise may be driving her car, a silver Toyota Corolla 04 CW 2410.
Gardaí and Louise's family are very concerned for her welfare and are appealing for anyone who may have any information to contact Kilkenny Garda Station on 056 777 5036, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.
