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State will oppose applications to bring cases over failure to hold Omagh Bombing inquiry

State will oppose applications to bring cases over failure to hold Omagh Bombing inquiry

They allege the State’s failure to hold such an inquiry is a breach of their rights under the Constitution and under the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).

PSNI disclosing information to inquiry ‘as quickly as it can’

PSNI disclosing information to inquiry ‘as quickly as it can’

The pledge came after the overall pace of disclosure to the proceedings was deemed not to be fast enough by the inquiry’s counsel.

Gerry Adams to donate €100k to Irish language and Palestinian charities

Gerry Adams to donate €100k to Irish language and Palestinian charities

Mr Adams took the BBC to court over a 2016 episode of its Spotlight programme and an accompanying online story, which he said defamed him.

BBC must pay damages and legal costs to Gerry Adams pending any appeal

BBC must pay damages and legal costs to Gerry Adams pending any appeal

BBC to apply for more time to consider appeal over Gerry Adams libel ruling

BBC to apply for more time to consider appeal over Gerry Adams libel ruling

Adams libel trial ‘retraumatising’ for Denis Donaldson’s family, lawyer says

Adams libel trial ‘retraumatising’ for Denis Donaldson’s family, lawyer says

Daughter of Denis Donaldson demands public inquiry into killing after Gerry Adams case

Daughter of Denis Donaldson demands public inquiry into killing after Gerry Adams case

Jury in Gerry Adams libel case expected to begin deliberations on Thursday

Jury in Gerry Adams libel case expected to begin deliberations on Thursday

Wed, 28 May, 2025

The former president of Sinn Fein is suing the BBC over a claim that he sanctioned the killing of informer Denis Donaldson in 2006.

Gerry Adams tells trial he does not remember how many died on Bloody Friday

Gerry Adams tells trial he does not remember how many died on Bloody Friday

Fri, 02 May, 2025

The former Sinn Féin leader is continuing to give evidence in his defamation case against the BBC at the High Court.

Irish Government needs ‘determined process’ to release Omagh records

Irish Government needs ‘determined process’ to release Omagh records

Wed, 23 Apr, 2025

Baroness Nuala O’Loan was giving evidence to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee on legacy issues.

Taoiseach urges gardaí and others to testify at Omagh bomb inquiry if asked

Taoiseach urges gardaí and others to testify at Omagh bomb inquiry if asked

Wed, 16 Apr, 2025

The inquiry is examining whether the Real IRA bomb attack in 1998 could have been prevented.

Ireland accused of ‘wasting seven years’ in Kieran Doherty inquest

Ireland accused of ‘wasting seven years’ in Kieran Doherty inquest

Tue, 08 Apr, 2025

Kieran Doherty, 31, was found dead on the Braehead Road in Derry, close to the Irish border on February 24th, 2010.

Two men (40s) arrested over alleged criminal activity in Co Cork

Two men (40s) arrested over alleged criminal activity in Co Cork

Tue, 11 Mar, 2025

The arrests were made early this morning after an operation was put in place after gardaí received intelligence relating to organised crime activity in Munster.

Government ‘to agree memorandum of understanding with Omagh inquiry’

Government ‘to agree memorandum of understanding with Omagh inquiry’

Mon, 10 Mar, 2025

Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan said drafts have been exchanged between his department and the inquiry

Survivors say Omagh turned into a ‘war zone’ following Real IRA bombing

Survivors say Omagh turned into a ‘war zone’ following Real IRA bombing

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025

The Omagh Bombing Inquiry is hearing statements in its final day of commemorative hearings.

Officer tells inquiry he believes police were the intended target of Omagh bomb

Officer tells inquiry he believes police were the intended target of Omagh bomb

Tue, 18 Feb, 2025

Norman Haslett told a public inquiry of scenes of ‘hell’ in the aftermath of the 1998 explosion.

Police felt ‘guilty and responsible’ for evacuating people closer to Omagh bomb

Police felt ‘guilty and responsible’ for evacuating people closer to Omagh bomb

Tue, 18 Feb, 2025

Retired superintendent James Baxter has been giving evidence to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry.

Young Omagh victim robbed of ‘life full of possibilities’, inquiry hears

Young Omagh victim robbed of ‘life full of possibilities’, inquiry hears

Mon, 17 Feb, 2025

Victor Barker delivered a commemoration of his son James to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry.

Omagh first responders recall scenes which ‘should only be seen in a movie’

Omagh first responders recall scenes which ‘should only be seen in a movie’

Mon, 17 Feb, 2025

The Omagh Bombing Inquiry is continuing to hear personal statements from those affected by the 1998 Real IRA atrocity.

Firefighter says he has never witnessed anything like Omagh bomb in 30 years

Firefighter says he has never witnessed anything like Omagh bomb in 30 years

Mon, 17 Feb, 2025

A public inquiry is continuing to hear personal statements from witnesses and people affected by the Real IRA bombing in August 1998.

Woman tells inquiry of moment her foot was blown off by Omagh bomb

Woman tells inquiry of moment her foot was blown off by Omagh bomb

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

Suzanne Travis was a 20-year-old student when the Real IRA bomb exploded in 1998.

‘World stood still’ in aftermath of Omagh car bomb, inquiry told

‘World stood still’ in aftermath of Omagh car bomb, inquiry told

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

Jim Sharkey was working as a newsagent in the Co Tyrone town in 1998 when it was devastated by a Real IRA bomb.

Omagh survivor tells inquiry blast left crater in road with injured inside

Omagh survivor tells inquiry blast left crater in road with injured inside

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

David McSwiggan told the Omagh Bombing Inquiry that he had repeatedly returned to the scene of devastation immediately after the explosion.

Baby was left with shrapnel inside brain by Omagh blast, inquiry hears

Baby was left with shrapnel inside brain by Omagh blast, inquiry hears

Wed, 12 Feb, 2025

Caroline McKinney gave evidence to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry sitting beside her daughter Niamh.

Sister of Omagh victim ‘lives with guilt’ because she survived attack

Sister of Omagh victim ‘lives with guilt’ because she survived attack

Tue, 11 Feb, 2025

Nicola Marlow was with her older sister Jolene when the Real IRA bomb exploded in the Co Tyrone town.

Omagh bombing survivor tells inquiry he placed sheets over victims’ bodies

Omagh bombing survivor tells inquiry he placed sheets over victims’ bodies

Tue, 11 Feb, 2025

The Omagh Bombing Inquiry is hearing accounts from survivors and people who were injured in the 1998 Real IRA massacre.

Omagh bombing victim found by husband face down in the rubble, inquiry hears

Omagh bombing victim found by husband face down in the rubble, inquiry hears

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

Kevin Skelton gave evidence about the final moments of his wife Philomena, who died in the 1998 Real IRA bombing.

Family say their worlds ‘were’ shattered by murder of mother in Omagh bomb

Family say their worlds ‘were’ shattered by murder of mother in Omagh bomb

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

A statement was read to a public inquiry on behalf of the family of Veda Short.

Widower of Omagh bomb victim was ‘met with wall of silence’, inquiry told

Widower of Omagh bomb victim was ‘met with wall of silence’, inquiry told

Thu, 06 Feb, 2025

The inquiry heard about the life of Elizabeth Rush, whose husband Laurence was an active campaigner in calling for a public inquiry.

Three victims of Omagh bombing remembered at inquiry

Three victims of Omagh bombing remembered at inquiry

Wed, 05 Feb, 2025

Twenty-nine people, including a woman pregnant with twins, died in the Real IRA attack on August 15th, 1998

Secretary of state fell asleep during meeting with Omagh bomb families

Secretary of state fell asleep during meeting with Omagh bomb families

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

The Omagh Bombing Inquiry is examining whether the 1998 atrocity could reasonably have been prevented by UK authorities.

Woman ‘searched for husband and son for years’ after Omagh bomb

Woman ‘searched for husband and son for years’ after Omagh bomb

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

Bryan White, 27, was shopping in Omagh with his father Fred when the bomb exploded.

Sunday school teacher killed in Omagh bomb lived life of ‘kindness and love’

Sunday school teacher killed in Omagh bomb lived life of ‘kindness and love’

Mon, 03 Feb, 2025

A tribute written by Esther Gibson’s four younger sisters was read to public inquiry into the 1998 bombing on Monday.

Charlie Flanagan voices concern over lack of parallel Omagh inquiry

Charlie Flanagan voices concern over lack of parallel Omagh inquiry

Sun, 02 Feb, 2025

Charlie Flanagan questioned whether all key information held in the Republic of Ireland would be made available to the UK inquiry into the bombing.

Omagh bomb victim’s exam results arrived on day of her funeral

Omagh bomb victim’s exam results arrived on day of her funeral

Thu, 30 Jan, 2025

Debra-Anne Cartwright, 20, was working in a beauty salon in Omagh on the day of the attack in 1998.

Omagh Bombing Inquiry hears tributes to oldest and youngest atrocity victims

Omagh Bombing Inquiry hears tributes to oldest and youngest atrocity victims

Wed, 29 Jan, 2025

It came on the second day of commemorative hearings at the Strule Arts Centre in the Co Tyrone town.

Second youngest victim of Omagh bombing ‘was due to be flower girl’

Second youngest victim of Omagh bombing ‘was due to be flower girl’

Wed, 29 Jan, 2025

Breda Devine was killed in the dissident republican bomb attack in the Co Tyrone town in 1998

Families concerned that Omagh bomb inquiry won’t uncover full truth

Families concerned that Omagh bomb inquiry won’t uncover full truth

Wed, 29 Jan, 2025

Claire Hayes, whose brother Alan Radford was killed in the blast, said the Irish Government should be a full participant.

Omagh bombing horrors revealed in hearings ‘will educate on effect of terrorism’

Omagh bombing horrors revealed in hearings ‘will educate on effect of terrorism’

Tue, 28 Jan, 2025

The names of the 29 people, including a woman pregnant with twins, killed in the 1998 blast were read out at the inquiry on Tuesday morning.

Omagh bomb victim's father hopes public inquiry will bring him answers

Omagh bomb victim's father hopes public inquiry will bring him answers

Tue, 28 Jan, 2025

Michael Gallagher, whose son Aiden was killed in the 1998 blast, said he hopes the inquiry will bring him answers.

Public inquiry into Omagh bombing to begin hearings

Public inquiry into Omagh bombing to begin hearings

Tue, 28 Jan, 2025

Bereaved families and survivors are expected to gather at the Strule Arts Centre in the Co Tyrone town for the inquiry.

Ireland worried US labelling Real IRA as terrorists would help recruitment

Ireland worried US labelling Real IRA as terrorists would help recruitment

Sat, 28 Dec, 2024

Irish and British authorities acknowledged that adding the Real IRA to the US list would also have benefits.

Court increases sentence for man jailed over Real IRA police murder bid

Court increases sentence for man jailed over Real IRA police murder bid

Fri, 22 Mar, 2024

The court found the original six-year term imposed on Gavin Coyle (46) to have been “unduly lenient”, increasing it to eight years

UK government to publish terms of reference for Omagh bomb inquiry

UK government to publish terms of reference for Omagh bomb inquiry

Wed, 21 Feb, 2024

The UK government ordered an independent inquiry into the 1998 Real IRA atrocity last year

Man jailed over attempted murder of police officer to have sentence reviewed

Man jailed over attempted murder of police officer to have sentence reviewed

Tue, 07 Nov, 2023

Gavin Coyle was sentenced to six years for IRA membership and providing a car to be used by terrorists.

Man jailed for plot to kill police officer may have sentence referred for appeal

Man jailed for plot to kill police officer may have sentence referred for appeal

Mon, 09 Oct, 2023

Gavin Coyle was given a six-year sentence after pleading guilty to IRA membership and supplying a car for use by terrorists.