A large music festival was taking place in the vicinity of the town and Gardaí are appealing to any witnesses to come forward.

Members of the Divisional Drugs unit were on the ground in local towns while, the Garda Roads Policing Unit conducted a number of checkpoints.

When last seen, Emily Rose was wearing a black hooded top with a Nike logo on the front and grey leggings.

The Garda air unit, drones and specialist sniffer dogs were deployed in the search for Peter.

Gardaí do not suspect foul play and are currently progressing a missing persons investigation only.

A major search effort has been mounted over the last 6 days including Civil Defence, Gardaí and local volunteers.

The Athlone Road entering the town is currently closed and is expected to remain so over night.

The tractor, with a roller attached, was being driven by a 14 year old with a 13 year old passenger.