{"id":255433,"date":"2026-01-21T03:17:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T03:17:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/255433\/"},"modified":"2026-01-21T03:17:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T03:17:09","slug":"update-over-missing-galway-teen-as-family-issue-request","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/255433\/","title":{"rendered":"Update over missing Galway teen as family issue request"},"content":{"rendered":"

The family have made a heartfelt request\"14-year-old<\/p>\n

14-year-old Rihanna McDonagh(Image: )<\/p>\n

The family of missing Galway teen Rihanna McDonagh<\/a> have given an update as the search for the 14-year-old continues in the county.<\/p>\n

Rihanna McDonagh’s family are understandably worried sick and have made a heartfelt request.<\/p>\n

Rihanna McDonagh’s aunt, Kate, has pleaded with her niece to go home to her family, who are worried sick. Kate added: “Please get in contact with your mother or any member of your family.”<\/p>\n

Rihanna McDonagh is just 14 years of age and was last seen in Westside in Galway city on Monday evening, 19 January 2026, at around 7:55pm.<\/p>\n

Her family previously contacted Galway Beo and expressed their worries over missing Rihanna.<\/p>\n

Rihanna is described as wearing a black Zavetti Canada jacket and blue pants when last seen. Her family have explained that Rihanna is hard of hearing and uses a type of hearing aid known as a cochlear implant.<\/p>\n

Locals have sent their best wishes to the family in the hope that she returns home safe and sound.<\/p>\n

One said: “Please God, she will be home soon prayers for Rihanna’s safe return.”<\/p>\n

Another local added: “I have a daughter her age, can’t imagine what her family are going through. Please god get her home safe and sound.”<\/p>\n

A third local said: “Please God return Rihanna to her family and loved ones safe and sound, and grant them some form of comfort during this impossible time period.”<\/p>\n

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