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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.

Donaldson accuses Government of double standards over legacy act

Donaldson accuses Government of double standards over legacy act

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

Sinn Fein has welcomed the move by Dublin over the UK’s Legacy Act.

Irish legacy action will complement Troubles’ victims’ challenges – McDonald

Irish legacy action will complement Troubles’ victims’ challenges – McDonald

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

The Sinn Féin leader said the UK’s Legacy Act was a ‘flagrant breach of international human rights law’

Legacy Act has retraumatised Troubles victims, legal challenge hears

Legacy Act has retraumatised Troubles victims, legal challenge hears

Tue, 21 Nov, 2023

The High Court in Belfast is hearing a legal challenge to the UK government’s new laws to deal with the legacy of the Troubles

Legal challenge to Legacy Act to be heard over five days in November

Legal challenge to Legacy Act to be heard over five days in November

Tue, 10 Oct, 2023

High Court judge Mr Justice Colton has identified a lead case in the judicial review challenge.