Renewed appeal for information on murder of Antoinette Smith

The remains of Antoinette Smith, 27, were discovered on Glendoo Mountain in Co Wicklow on April 3 1988.

On Friday, the 38th anniversary of Antoinette Smith's last known sighting, gardaí reissued an appeal for information relating to his disappearance and murder. File Picture

Gardaí have reissued an appeal for information on the murder of a woman 38 years ago.

The remains of 27-year-old mother of two Antoinette Smith were discovered on Glendoo Mountain, near the Lemass monument and close to Glencree/Enniskerry in Co Wicklow on April 3 1988.

On Saturday, July 11, 1987, Antoinette and a friend attended a David Bowie concert in Slane before returning to Dublin by bus, arriving in Parnell Square at around 11pm that night.

They then went to the La Mirage Discotheque on Parnell Street. While in the club, they met two men that they knew and remained with them until they all left shortly the establishment just after 2am.

While Antoinette’s friend left the group after they exited the club, Antoinette herself remained in the area 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. This is the last known sighting of Antoinette. 

On Tuesday, July 14, Antoinette's husband reported her missing at Clondalkin Garda Station.

She remained missing until her remains were discovered on Glendoo Mountain some nine months later. 

Antoinette's daughters were just and four-years-old at the time of their mother’s disappearance.

On Friday, the 38th anniversary of Antoinette Smith's last known sighting, gardaí reissued an appeal for information relating to his disappearance and murder. 

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

They are also urging individuals, who 38 years on may want to come forward, to do so, especially if relationships/ associations may have changed over the years.

Investigating gardaí also say they are anxious to assure the public that they will treat anyone assisting the investigation in a sensitive manner.

Anyone with information should contact Gardaí in Bray at 01 666 5300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.