Fresh appeal issued in Sandra Collins case as gardaí mark 25 years since disappearance

Gardaí urge anyone with previously undisclosed or seemingly minor information to come forward as the investigation enters its 25th year

Undated family handout photo of Sandra Collins. File picture

Gardaí in Killala, Co Mayo are renewing their appeal for information on the 25th anniversary of Sandra Collins' disappearance and murder.

The last confirmed sighting of Sandra was on the night of Monday, December 4, 2000, at approximately 11pm at the Country Kitchen premises on George’s Street in Killala.

Sandra was 28 years old at the time of her disappearance.

Detective Inspector John Costello said: "Gardaí want to thank the public who have been of assistance in this investigation to date and are appealing to others who may have additional information to get in contact.

"Perhaps you have information you thought was insignificant at the time. Relationships change, loyalties change and people may not now be constrained by the set of circumstances that existed for them some 25 years ago. With that passage of time, people may feel more comfortable sharing information with Gardaí.

"Anyone who contacts An Garda Síochána will be treated with confidentiality, compassion and sensitivity.” 

According to a garda spokesperson, gardaí "continue to liaise closely with the Collins family."

Anyone with information can contact Ballina Garda Station on 096-20560, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111, or any garda station.