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Man arrested after police officer dragged by car in Co Tyrone

Man arrested after police officer dragged by car in Co Tyrone

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Police said the officer sustained multiple fractures to his foot along with cuts and bruises.
PSNI disclosing information to inquiry ‘as quickly as it can’

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

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

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

Omagh inquiry told pace of disclosure ‘must increase’

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

The Real IRA bomb in the Co Tyrone town in August 1998 killed 29 people.
UK government's approach to Omagh bomb hearing ‘risks undermining public confidence’

UK government's approach to Omagh bomb hearing ‘risks undermining public confidence’

Wed, 21 May, 2025

The Omagh Bombing Inquiry, chaired by Alan Turnbull, is holding procedural hearings in Belfast.
Cork man remanded in custody in Tyrone after extradition over New IRA charges

Cork man remanded in custody in Tyrone after extradition over New IRA charges

Tue, 13 May, 2025

A PSNI detective sergeant told the court that he had executed the extradition warrant on Sean Walsh on Tuesday morning outside Newry.
Omagh families will be ‘satisfied’ by steps from Irish Government

Omagh families will be ‘satisfied’ by steps from Irish Government

Thu, 24 Apr, 2025

Last week, the Irish government signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the inquiry investigating the blast.
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.
Omagh Bombing Inquiry reaches agreement with Irish Government over cooperation

Omagh Bombing Inquiry reaches agreement with Irish Government over cooperation

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

The memorandum of understanding will grant inquiry access to material held by the Irish administration.
Northern Assembly calls on Irish Government to start inquiry into Omagh bomb

Northern Assembly calls on Irish Government to start inquiry into Omagh bomb

Tue, 11 Mar, 2025

The bomb killed 29 people, including a woman who was pregnant with twins, in the worst single atrocity in the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
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
Man taken to hospital after suspected arson attack on house in Co Tyrone

Man taken to hospital after suspected arson attack on house in Co Tyrone

Sat, 08 Mar, 2025

Police said it is believed an accelerant was poured through the letterbox of the house in Omagh and set alight.
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.
Family’s pain after losing father in Omagh blast ‘too enormous’ to discuss

Family’s pain after losing father in Omagh blast ‘too enormous’ to discuss

Thu, 06 Feb, 2025

The children of Sean McGrath have described their devastation at their father’s death, three weeks after he was injured in the Omagh bombing.
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.
I will never forgive Omagh bombers, says mother of eight-year-old victim

I will never forgive Omagh bombers, says mother of eight-year-old victim

Mon, 03 Feb, 2025

A statement from the mother of Oran Doherty was read to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry on Monday.
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.
Government ‘will play full part’ in Omagh bomb inquiry, Tánaiste says

Government ‘will play full part’ in Omagh bomb inquiry, Tánaiste says

Tue, 28 Jan, 2025

Simon Harris said he wanted to provide a ‘categoric assurance’ his government would ensure all requested material is supplied to the inquiry
Spanish boy killed in Omagh bomb was ‘good, happy and generous child’

Spanish boy killed in Omagh bomb was ‘good, happy and generous child’

Tue, 28 Jan, 2025

Fernando Blasco Baselga was also described as having had a strong religious faith.
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.

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