Bold truth: decades after a quiet Christmas party, a young man vanished into the city’s night, and the search for answers continues. This is the story of Trevor Deely, whose disappearance still raises questions a generation later—and the call for public help remains urgent.
Trevor Deely, then 22 years old, hailed from Naas in County Kildare and also spent time in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. He stood about 6’1” tall, with short red-brown hair. He was last seen in the early hours of 8 December 2000.
On the 25th anniversary of Trevor’s disappearance, the Gardaí at Pearse Street Garda Station issued a renewed appeal for information that could advance the investigation into his whereabouts.
At the time of his disappearance, Trevor wore a mustard and brown checked shirt, beige to grey corduroy flared trousers, dark deck shoes with white stripes, and a green padded jacket. He carried a large dark blue umbrella bearing white ACC Bank lettering.
Trevor attended his work Christmas party the evening of 7 December 2000 at the Hilton Hotel in Dublin 2. Afterward, he went to Buck Whaley’s nightclub on Leeson Street and left there sometime between 2:30am and 3:25am on 8 December 2000.
The night was notably wet, and there was a taxi strike underway, according to Garda statements.
At 3:35am, Trevor phoned his workplace—the Bank of Ireland Asset Management Offices on Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2. CCTV from the rear entrance shows an unknown male speaking with Trevor at the back gate.
Gardaí are still seeking to identify this man, believing he may hold information relevant to the case.
Trevor was last seen on CCTV near the Bank of Ireland ATM on Haddington Road at 4:14am. Just 31 seconds later, another male appeared on CCTV walking in the same direction as Trevor. It has not been confirmed whether this second individual is the same person who spoke to Trevor at the rear entrance.
Following Trevor’s disappearance, investigations were conducted by Garda stations at Harcourt Terrace and Irishtown, with a formal review and reinvestigation opening at Pearse Street Garda Station in May 2016.
Gardaí emphasize that even the smallest detail, seeming minor at first, could help move the investigation forward.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Pearse Street Garda Station at 01 666 9000, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
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