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Gardaí investigating Elaine O'Hara's death appeal for information

Gardaí investigating the suspicious death of Elaine O'Hara in Dublin - say they're followi...
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20.42 18 Sep 2013


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Gardaí investigating the suspicious death of Elaine O'Hara in Dublin - say they're following a number of lines of enquiry.

The 36 year old's remains were discovered by a woman out walking her dog in the Dublin Mountains last Friday.

Yesterday, Gardaí sealed off a second crime scene in Co. Wicklow when some of Elaine's personal belongings were found at Roundwood reservoir.

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Elaine was last seen leaving her home Belarmine Plaza, Stepaside at approximately 5.05pm on Wednesday 22nd August, 2012.

Elaine O' Hara (Image: Garda Press Office)

A reported sighting of Elaine placed her close to the footbridge that crosses the railway at Shanganagh Park, Shankill at approximately 6.15pm on the same day, 22nd August, 2012.

Her car, a turquoise Fiat Punto (05 D) was located by Gardaí at Shanganagh Cemetery at 3pm on Friday 24th August, 2012.

Elaine O' Hara's car (Image: Garda Press Office)

On the day that Elaine went missing, she was wearing:

  • navy tracksuit bottoms
  • white runners
  • a bright blue zip-up top

Elaine O’Hara was a childcare assistant, a trusted person. She also worked part-time in a newsagents in Blackrock Shopping Centre and was a very popular employee. On the day she went missing, she had volunteered to work at the Tall Ships Festival in Dublin city centre.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have met, spoken to, or engaged with Elaine between the 22nd and the 24th of August 2012. They are also appealing to anyone who may have seen Elaine’s turquoise Fiat Punto (05 D) during this time period.

An incident room has been set up at Blackrock Garda station and can be contacted at 01 666 5200, the Garda Confidential Line (1800 666 111), or any Garda station can be contacted.


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