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06 Sept 2025

Search for missing 12 year-old girl stood down following garda update

Lidiya Mehari had been reported missing since Saturday 13th July from the John B Keane Road in Listowel, Co Kerry.

Search for missing 12 year-old girl stood down following garda update

Gardaí have issued an update on the wellbeing of a missing 12 year-old girl after standing down their search this afternoon.

Lidiya Mehari had been reported missing since Saturday 13th July from the John B Keane Road in Listowel, Co Kerry, with an urgent missing person appeal issued by gardaí earlier today.

Gardaí had said in a statement that Lidiya's family had been concerned for her welfare.

Gardaí have now confirmed that Lidiya was "located safe and well".

In a statement, gardaí thanked "the public and media for their assistance".

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