Mary Boyle: The Missing Girl Ireland Forgot

You’ve probably heard of big missing children cases that made national headlines. But many families never get that kind of coverage.

One example is Mary Boyle. She was just six years old when she went missing in March 1977 in County Donegal, Ireland. Her disappearance is still the country’s longest-running missing child case.

Despite years of searching, investigations stalled, and allegations of interference left her family without answers. Decades later, her case rarely gets mentioned, but her loved ones are still waiting for the truth.

Stories like Mary’s matter. They remind us that even when the media moves on, families don’t. Sharing their stories keeps their memory alive.