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‘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.

Kevin Sharkey reflects on his bold artworks and Ireland’s multicultural era

Kevin Sharkey reflects on his bold artworks and Ireland’s multicultural era

Thu, 05 Oct, 2023

The artist has been outspoken about his rejection by both his birth mother and adopted parents and eventually becoming homeless.