Omagh bomb
The Omagh bomb families deserve an inquiry on both sides of the border
While our history of political violence here has exposed some of the worst aspects of callous human behaviour, it has also shown us many remarkable examples of personal and collective dignity and decency by survivors and their families.
Omagh bombing ‘scars still run deep’ as community awaits inquiry
The bombing came months after the historic Belfast/Good Friday Agreement.
Omagh families deserve answers
The Omagh bombing, which was carried out by the Real IRA 25 years ago today, was the worst single atrocity in the long and bloody history of our Troubles.
Story of Omagh bombing ‘entering new phase’ with public inquiry on horizon
Michael Gallagher, whose son Aiden died in the 1998 attack, said he hopes the inquiry will be able to start by the end of this year or early next.
Deceased Omagh bomb accused once claimed 'insanity-like' defence
Colm Murphy, found civilly liable in connection with 1998 atrocity, wanted to introduce the defence during a trial in the United States.
Patrick Murphy: Was the peace process finally secured by a bomb?
CARELESSNESS, coincidence or conspiracy? Those are the only possible conclusions which the forthcoming Omagh bomb inquiry can reach.
Editorial: Full facts around Omagh bombing must be made public
AFTER a long and determined campaign, the families of those killed in the bomb that ripped the heart out of Omagh on a busy Saturday afternoon in August 1998 have been granted an independent inquiry.
John Manley: Past experience teaches us not to set our expectations too high for Omagh bomb inquiry
IN some regards the Omagh bomb acted as a bookend for the Troubles.
Heaton-Harris promised to announce Omagh bomb public inquiry decision on return visit to town, campaigner says
Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris has promised to announce his decision on a public inquiry into the 1998 Omagh bombing on a return visit to the Co Tyrone town, according to campaigner Michael Gallagher.