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Michelle Cullen

Gardaí renew appeal for information on murder of 27-year-old mum of two Antoinette Smith

Gardaí investigating the murder of 27-year-old Antoinette Smith have renewed their appeal for information.

Antoinette’s remains were discovered at Glendoo Mountain, near the Lemass monument close to Glencree/Enniskerry, on April 3, 1988.

On Saturday, July 11, 1987, Antoinette and a friend attended a David Bowie concert at Slane, Co. Meath.

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After the concert, they returned to Dublin by bus, arriving at Parnell Square at around 11pm. From there, the pair went to the La Mirage Discotheque on Parnell Street.

While in the club, they met two men that they knew. They joined the men’s company and remained with them until they all left shortly after 2am.

Antoinette’s friend parted company with her when they left the club.

She remained for some time and spoke to the two men until all three walked the short distance to the taxi rank on O’Connell Street.

The men got a taxi to the Ballymun area while Antoinette continued to walk by the Gresham Hotel on O’Connell Street towards O’Connell Street Bridge.

Antoinette was subsequently reported missing to Gardaí by her husband.

She had been missing for nine months when her remains were discovered on Glendoo Mountain.

Antoinette was a mother of two young children, Lisa, 7, and Rachel, 3, at the time of their mother’s disappearance.

It is 35 years since Antoinette Smith was last seen on O’Connell Street, Dublin.

Gardaí at Bray Garda Station are renewing their appeal to the public for assistance and information in relation to the disappearance and murder of Antoinette Smith.

They are appealing to those who may have information since 1987 or who have come into possession of information in the intervening years to come forward.

Gardaí have urged individuals who may want to come forward to do so, especially if relationships/associations may have changed over the years.

Anyone assisting the investigation will be treated in a sensitive manner and can contact Gardaí in Bray at 01 666 5300, or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

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