THE distraught mother of an Irish girl missing since St Patrick's Day has appealed for help to bring her home, saying: "We just want to know she's safe".
Elisha Gault, 14, was last seen on a bridge in Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary shortly after 10pm on Saturday, March 17.
A massive search operation has been under way for three days, with concern growing for the teenager's welfare.
Elisha's mum Grainne Gault has said her family are understandably worried about her, and are desperate for news.
Making a desperate plea for information on Facebook, Mrs Gault said: "If you know of her whereabouts, tell her she isn't in trouble, she won't be forced to come home if she doesn't want to.
"And that myself, her daddy and her three sisters love her very much, no matter what.
SEARCH UPDATE 20/3/18
after a massive search conducted by multi regional & national agencies combined we were unable to locate Elisha Gault (14) missing since St.Patricks Day.. if you have any information PLEASE contact the Gardaí #FindElisha https://t.co/jTEbQZVZH8Please RT pic.twitter.com/9HVZL8U5BE
— Waterford Marine SAR (@WaterfordMSAR) March 20, 2018
"We just want to know she's safe and well and we can call off all the search efforts."
The Carrick-on-Suir river rescue craft, Nenagh search and rescue and Waterford river rescue have been searching along the River Suir for Elisha, while the Coast Guard search and rescue helicopter has also been in the area, as well as Civil Defence and local volunteers.
In a separate post, Mrs Gault thanked everyone who has helped to search for her daughter.
"I want to sincerely thank everybody for their efforts in locating my baby girl but unfortunately, efforts have been in vein," wrote Mrs Gault.
"If you know of her whereabouts, please let her know, all we are concerned about is her safety.
"If she is well, let ourselves or the guards know and we can call off all the search efforts.
She added: "Hug your kids that bit tighter tonight, appreciate what you have got."
