Gardaí seek assistance in locating missing Ballyhaunis boy.

Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a missing teenager from the Ballyhaunis area of Co Mayo.

14-year-old Joseph Phelan is missing since yesterday.

He is described as being approximately 6' in height, of medium build, with brown hair and brown eyes.

Gardaí and Joseph's family are concerned for his welfare.

Anyone with information on Joseph's whereabouts is asked to contact Ballyhaunis Garda Station on the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.