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Taoiseach says Irish Government will cooperate with British inquiry into Omagh bombing

The UK Government ordered an independent inquiry into the 1998 Omagh bombing on Thursday

Irish Mirror · Feb 2, 2023

Green light for Omagh bombing inquiry is belated win in long campaign for truth

No one ever convicted of deadliest atrocity of Troubles, but injured and bereaved may be closer to knowing full story

The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2023

Omagh bomb families welcome inquiry announcement

The Real IRA bombing in August 1998 claimed the lives of 29 people.

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023

Northern Ireland Secretary orders independent inquiry into 1998 Omagh bombing

Michael Gallagher, whose son Aiden died in the Real IRA bombing, took the legal challenge that resulted in a judge directing the state to act.

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023

The long campaign for justice for Omagh bomb families

Four men have previously been found liable for the attack in a landmark civil case.

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023

Irish government to consider action after UK announces Omagh bomb inquiry

The Irish government has been accused of shirking its responsibilities on investigating whether the blast could have been prevented.

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023

Bereaved father hopeful that Government set to announce Omagh bomb inquiry

The Real IRA attack in 1998 killed 29 people, including a woman pregnant with twins.

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023

Border bishop takes lead role in Catholic migrant ministry

Mark Seitz of El Paso is the first bishop from a state along the Mexico border to head the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ migration committee in at least 20 years

The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2023

Omagh bomb families urge minister to ‘make the right decision’ and order inquiry

Grieving father Michael Gallagher also expressed disappointment at the level of engagement by the Irish government with Omagh bomb families.

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2023

'Everything was under control for our baby in hospital and then he suddenly died'

Tiny Michael Gallagher died aged five months at Wythenshawe Hospital after being admitted with bronchiolitis, with his parents claiming they were told to "calm down" by staff

Daily Mirror · Dec 13, 2022