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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 1401Missing person · Co. Sligo · 25 Jun 2025

Gardaí launch urgent search appeal for 14-year-old Lily Reilly missing from Sligo

14-year-old Lily Reilly has been missing from Sligo town since Wednesday 25 June 2025. She is described as approximately five feet six inches tall with a slim build, brown hair dyed red and brown eyes. It is believed she may have travelled to the Limerick/Clare area. Gardaí launched an urgent search appeal and expressed concern for her wellbeing. As of 2 July 2025, the public has been urged to contact Sligo Garda Station with any information on her whereabouts.

  1. Reported2 Jul
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
14-year-old Lily Reilly has been missing from Sligo town.
When
She went missing on Wednesday 25 June 2025.
Where
It is believed she may have travelled to the Limerick/Clare area.
Other details
  • She is described as approximately five feet six inches tall with a slim build, brown hair dyed red and brown eyes.
  • The public was urged to contact Sligo Garda Station on 071 915 7000 or the Garda Confidential Line.
Investigation
  • Gardaí launched an urgent search appeal for Lily Reilly.
  • Gardaí expressed concern for her wellbeing and appealed to the public for information on her whereabouts.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatLily Reilly is 14 years old (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatIt is believed Lily may have travelled to the Limerick/Clare area (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatLily is approximately five feet six inches tall with a slim build (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatLily has brown hair dyed red and brown eyes (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenLily Reilly has been missing from Sligo town since Wednesday 25 June 2025 (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí launched an urgent search appeal for Lily Reilly (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Jul2025
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardaí 'concerned' for well-being of Sligo teenager missing for one week

    Gardaí launched an urgent search appeal for 14-year-old Lily Reilly missing from Sligo since 25 June 2025; believed she may have travelled to the Limerick/Clare area.

    victim, Lily Reilly, 14, female, irish (judged from name)Lily Reilly