Gardaí have appealed for any information regarding a mother and her two sons who went missing from their Bray home earlier this week. 

Joanna Rose and her two sons were reported missing from their home in the Wicklow town on Tuesday. 

The 30-year-old is accompanied by her two sons, Vincent aged three and Benjamin aged five.

Gardaí are concerned for the welfare of the family and have appealed to the general public for any information regarding the whereabouts of the family. 

"Joanna, Benjamin and Vincent may have travelled to Northern Ireland," read a statement released today by the PSNI.. 

Joanna is described as being 5'9 in height with shoulder length black hair. The two boys are reported to both be of average build with fair hair. 

"Gardaí are concerned for the welfare of Joanna and her two sons and anyone with information is asked to contact Bray Garda Station on 00353 1 6665300, The Garda Confidential Line, 1800 666111 or any Garda Station."