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Case No. 8154Murder · Co. Dublin · 11 Jul 1987

Gardaí renew appeal on 36th anniversary of Antoinette Smith's disappearance

Antoinette Smith, a woman, went missing on July 11, 1987, after a night out that began at a David Bowie concert in Slane, Co Meath, and continued at La Mirage Discotheque on Parnell Street in Dublin. Her remains were later found on Glendoo Mountain in Co Wicklow, with sources differing on whether this was the following April or almost a year later. Her husband reported her missing to gardaí. On July 11, 2023, the 36th anniversary of her disappearance, gardaí at Bray Garda Station renewed their appeal for information, and no suspect has been arrested or charged.

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Key facts

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What happened
Gardaí are appealing for information about the murder of Antoinette Smith, a mum-of-two.
When
  • Smith went missing on July 11, 1987, though one photo caption gives the night out as July 12.
  • Sources differ on when the remains were found: one says the following year in April, another says almost a year later.
  • The renewed appeal was issued on July 11, 2023, the 36th anniversary of Smith's disappearance.
Where
  • Smith and a friend attended a David Bowie concert in Slane, Co Meath, then returned to Dublin by bus, arriving in Parnell Square at around 11pm.
  • The pair went to La Mirage Discotheque on Parnell Street, where they met two men they knew.
  • Smith's remains were found on Glendoo Mountain, near the Lemass monument and close to Glencree and Enniskerry, Co Wicklow.
Other details
  • The two men left the club and got a taxi to Ballymun.
  • Smith was reported missing to gardaí by her husband.
  • No suspect has been arrested or charged, and no court proceedings or sentence are reported.
Investigation
  • Gardaí at Bray Garda Station are renewing their public appeal for assistance and information.
  • Gardaí urge anyone with information to come forward.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are appealing for information about the murder of Antoinette Smith. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereSmith's remains were later found on Glendoo Mountain in Co Wicklow. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereSmith and a friend went to La Mirage Discotheque on Parnell Street after a David Bowie concert in Slane. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereSmith and her friend returned to Dublin by bus and arrived in Parnell Square at around 11pm. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whenSmith went missing in 1987 on the date of the appeal's anniversary. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whenHer remains were found the following year, in April. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí at Bray Garda Station are renewing their appeal to the public for assistance and information. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí urge anyone with information to come forward. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherSmith was reported missing to gardaí by her husband. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherTwo men Smith had met at the club got a taxi to Ballymun. (dublinlive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Jul2023
    Otherdublinlive.ie, first report
    Gardai renew appeal on 36th anniversary of Antoinette Smith's disappearance

    Cold-case appeal marking the 36th anniversary of Antoinette Smith's disappearance; no suspect or arrest is reported.

    victim, Antoinette Smith, female, irish (judged from name)Antoinette Smith