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Case No. 1701Missing person · Co. Cork · 8 May 2025

Gardaí launch search appeal for missing 15-year-old Amanda Kelly in Cork

Amanda Kelly, a 15-year-old woman, has been missing from her home in Cork city since Thursday, May 8, 2025. She was last seen wearing a black/grey jumper and black leggings and is described as approximately five feet two inches tall with a slim build, long brown hair, blue eyes, and a KRIS tattoo on her left hand. On May 9, Gardaí launched a public search appeal, expressing concern for her wellbeing and asking anyone with information to contact Anglesea Street Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line. No suspect has been identified and the case remains open as of the latest reporting.

  1. Reported9 May
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
Amanda Kelly, 15, has been missing from her home in Cork city since May 8, 2025.
Where
Cork city.
When
May 8, 2025.
Other details
  • She is described as approximately five feet two inches in height with a slim build, long brown hair and blue eyes.
  • She has the name KRIS tattooed on her left hand.
  • When last seen she was wearing a black/grey jumper and black leggings.
Investigation
  • Gardaí launched a public search appeal on May 9, 2025, expressing concern for her wellbeing.
  • The public is asked to contact Anglesea Street Garda Station on 021 452 2000 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAmanda Kelly, 15, has been missing from her home in Cork city since Thursday, May 8 (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatShe is described as approximately five feet two inches in height with a slim build, long brown hair and blue eyes (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatShe has the name KRIS tattooed on her left hand (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatWhen last seen she was wearing a black/grey jumper and black leggings (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing her whereabouts (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe public is asked to contact Anglesea Street Garda Station on 021 452 2000 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 9 May2025
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardaí concerned for wellbeing of missing teen as search appeal launched

    Gardaí launched a public search appeal for the missing teenager, providing a physical description and last-seen clothing details.

    victim, Amanda Kelly, 15, female, irish (judged from name)Amanda Kelly