Limerick gardaí are appealing to find two children missing since Halloween.

Arnel Azad (5) and his 2-year-old brother Ayaan Azad are missing from their home at Ballintine Place, Steamboat Quay on Dock Road since Tuesday October 31st.

They were last seen when they left their home in the company of their father, Selim Azad.

Selim is believed to be travelling in a black Nissan Primera - registration number 05 L 1598 - believed to be in Dublin.

When Arnel was last seen he was wearing blue and white pyjama bottoms and a white t-shirt.

Ayaan was was wearing a bright blue jumper with a circular pattern or crest on front and blue tracksuit bottoms.

Anyone who has seen them, or who can assist in locating them, is asked to contact Henry Street garda station on 061-212-400, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800-666-111 or any garda station.