Issue Date: 16/06/2026
Today, 16th June 2026, marks the 40th anniversary of the murder of Terence McKeever, whose remains were found close to Mullaghduff Bridge, Cullyhanna, South Armagh.
Gardaí are renewing their appeal for information and are asking the public if they have any piece of information which they feel might be relevant to this investigation to make contact with them.
At approximately 6.50am on the morning of 16th June 1986, 30-year-old Terence (Terry) McKeever set out from his home at Pembroke Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin in a champagne-coloured BMW 735i registered no ‘FIB 735’.
It is believed that he travelled north along the N2 from Dublin towards Co. Monaghan and was subsequently abducted in the vicinity of the Monaghan/South Armagh border area.
It is believed he was abducted somewhere during his intended route which would have included the N2 from Dublin, passing through Slane, Ardee, Monaghan and continuing his journey to Armagh Town.
His remains were discovered close to Mullaghduff Bridge, approximately 25 metres into Northern Ireland, where it is believed he was fatally shot.
Terence’s car was recovered the following day, 17th June, in Carnagh, Co. Armagh.
On 18th June 1986, a blue Toyota Liteace van with stolen number plates ‘UZY 125’ was found abandoned of the N52 at Mapastown, Ardee, Co Louth. This is believed to have been the vehicle used in the murder of Mr McKeever. The van had been stolen in Dundalk on 21st May 1986.
Do you have any information that may assist with the investigation? With the passage of time, some person may now be in a position to provide information to investigating Gardaí that they could not provide at the time, or maybe some person who did provide information at the time may be now in a position to provide further information. Gardaí encourage anyone who they may or may not have spoken to previously, to come forward.
Investigating Gardaí are particularly interested in information on the following:
• Terence McKeever’s movements on the morning of 16th June 1986
• The theft and storage of a blue Toyota Liteace van registration number ‘7533 KI’ (or the stolen registration number ‘UZY 125’ between 21st May 1986 and 18th June 1986.
• The movements of Mr McKeever’s champagne-coloured BMW 735i (registration ‘FIB 735’, which was subsequently found at Carnagh, Co Armagh on 17th June 1986.
Anyone with information can contact Ardeen Garda Station on 041 685 3222, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
