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Gardai and Kalinda Durand’s family are deeply concerned for the 13 year old’s welfare after she went missing from her Killarney home today.<\/p>\n

21:16, 17 Jan 2026Updated 21:22, 17 Jan 2026<\/p>\n

\"Kalinda<\/p>\n

Kalinda Durand, aged 13, was reported missing from her home in Killarney today.(Image: Gardai)<\/p>\n

Gardai have launched an urgent appeal asking for the public’s help finding a girl missing in Kerry<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Kalinda Durand, aged 13, was reported missing from her home in Killarney <\/a>today.<\/p>\n

She is described as being 4’8″ tall, of slim build, with long black hair and brown eyes.<\/p>\n

When last seen, she was wearing blue jeans and white top.<\/p>\n

Both gardai <\/a>and Kalinda’s family say they are “deeply concerned for her welfare”.<\/p>\n

A Garda spokesperson said tonight: “Gardai are appealing for the public’s help in locating Kalinda Durand, a 13-year-old who has been reported missing <\/a>from her home in Killarney, Co. Kerry, since Saturday, 17 January 2026.<\/p>\n

“Kalinda is described as being over 4 feet 8 inches tall, of slim build, with long black hair and brown eyes. When last seen she was wearing blue jeans and white top.<\/p>\n

“Both Garda\u00ed and Kalinda\u2019s family are deeply concerned for her welfare.”<\/p>\n

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station<\/a> on 064 667 1160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.<\/p>\n

\"Kalinda<\/p>\n

Kalinda Durand, aged 13, was reported missing from her home in Killarney today.(Image: Gardai)<\/p>\n

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