Gardaí have issued an appeal to the public following the disappearance of a woman in the capital earlier this week.

Ciara Farrell, whose family are hugely concerned for her wellbeing, was last seen on Tuesday at approximately 1.30pm in the Dublin 4 area of the city.

Ciara, who is 45, has been described as 5 foot 11 inches in height, of average build, with blonde hair and blue eyes.

It has been established that she was wearing a pink dress and a black cardigan when last seen.

Gardaí believe she may have been travelling in a white Hyundai i20 with a 151 D registration.

If you have any information pertaining to Caira's whereabouts, you are urged to contact Donnybrook Garda Station on 01 6669200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.