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25 Dec 2025

ALERT: Louth gardai in Christmas appeal for help in locating missing 13-year-old boy

Gardai say 13-year-old Issam Raris from Drogheda was last seen at around 9.15pm on  Thursday December 18

ALERT: Louth gardai in Christmas appeal for help in locating missing 13-year-old boy

Gardai say 13-year-old Issam Raris from Drogheda was last seen at around 9.15pm on  Thursday December 18

Gardaí in County Louth are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of teenage boy who was reported as missing a week ago.

In an appeal, issued on Christmas Eve, they say 13-year-old Issam Raris from Drogheda was last seen at around 9.15pm on  Thursday December 18.

Issam is described as being approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall, with a regular build, brown eyes and black hair.

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Anyone with information on Issam's whereabouts is asked to contact Drogheda garda station on 041 9874200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.

Efforts to locate Issam have been continuing over the festive period.

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