The family of a woman missing since St Stephen's Day has appealed to her to make contact.
Ms Angela O'Hare (38) is described as "bright and bubbly" by her sister, Patricia, who says the family is sick with worry.
"We last saw her on St Stephen's Day at her home in O'Hanlon Park in Dundalk," she said. "She has never gone missing before and recently started back at work after being in a car crash a few months ago."
Since the crash, Ms O'Hare has walked with a limp but was said to be in good form and had started work as a waitress earlier this month.
Her five sisters and parents have already checked with her extended family and friends about her whereabouts. It is believed she had a row with her boyfriend and left the house.
Gardai in Dundalk have said they are concerned for her safety. They have asked anyone with information to contact them.
A Garda spokesman said that when she was last seen Ms O'Hare was wearing black trousers and blouse and a peach swing coat and had black boots and handbag. She is 5 1["], about 11 stone and has a pale to fair complexion. Her hair is brown with blond streaks.
Investigating gardai can be contacted at (042) 933-5577.