Watch: Omagh car bombing inquiry begins with first public hearing Watch as the Omagh car bombing inquiry began with its first public hearing in Northern Ireland on Tuesday, 30 July. The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2024
Seeking the sources of ‘mysterious hums’ Letters: Readers respond to discussions on unexplained noises that keep people awake at night, from Omagh to Derby and beyond The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2023
Mysterious hums that keep us awake Letters: Paul Birchall and Keith Barnes on the unexplained noise that has plagued residents of Omagh The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2023
‘It’s a bit of a mystery’: what’s causing Omagh’s hum? Reports of the low-frequency buzz began in September and theories range from wind to lamps to subsidence The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2023
The Omagh hum: what is the source of the town’s mystery moan? Low-frequency noise annoyance has been reported worldwide over several decades – so much so, there is now a global hum map and database The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2023
Tyrone man handed jail sentence in connection with bid to kill police officer Gavin Coyle, 46, of Mullaghmore Drive in Omagh, pleaded guilty to IRA membership and providing a car to be used by terrorists. The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023
Omagh bomb questions can ‘only be fully answered with tandem public inquiries’ A lawyer representing some of the bereaved families has called on the Irish Government to indicate it will hold an inquiry into the 1998 atrocity. The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023
No new evidence to warrant Omagh inquiry in Ireland, minister says Twenty-nine people, including a woman pregnant with twins, died in the Real IRA atrocity in August 1998. The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023
Omagh bombing inquiry: Irish Government must take part, says victim’s widower Kevin Skelton, whose wife Philomena died in the 1998 atrocity, said a probe without the Irish Government would be a ‘waste of time’. The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023
Town comes together to remember its darkest day 25 years on A short memorial service was held at the site in Omagh where 29 people, including a woman pregnant with twins, died in a Real IRA bombing in 1998. The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023
Moment of silence held to mark 25th anniversary of Omagh bombing Twenty-nine people, including a woman pregnant with twins, were killed by the bomb planted by the Real IRA in 1998. The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023
The long campaign for justice for Omagh bomb families Families have taken their case to the courts multiple times in a bid to find those responsible. The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023
The victims of the Omagh bomb The Real IRA atrocity on August 15 1998, killed 29 people, including a woman who was pregnant with twins. The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023
Lessons must be learnt from Omagh bomb tragedy 25 years on – Heaton-Harris It is a quarter of a century from the Real IRA atrocity – which cost the life of 29 people, including a woman pregnant with twins. The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023
The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023 Martin says Ireland to ‘co-operate fully’ with Omagh inquiry The bomb killed 29 people, including a woman pregnant with twins, and injured hundreds of others.
The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2023 Late priest who tended Omagh bomb victims remembered during memorial service Father Kevin Mullan died earlier this year.
The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2023 Poignant service at memorial garden marks 25th anniversary of Omagh bombing Families of the 29 victims of the 1998 blast attended the service as well as government ministers from the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2023 Government ministers to attend Omagh bombing 25th anniversary memorial service A service will take place at the memorial garden in Omagh on Sunday afternoon.
The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2023 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.
The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2023 Father of Omagh bomb victim tells of sadness over Sinead O’Connor’s death Michael Gallagher said he had not been aware that O’Connor had recorded a version of Abba’s Chiquitita to support the victims’ families.
Belfast Live · Jul 8, 2023 Janet Devlin: Former X Factor star rushed to hospital after collapsing alone in hotel corridor The Omagh native took to social media to give fans a health update after she hurt her jaw and wrist
The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023 Three men arrested over shooting of senior detective Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell was seriously injured after he was shot several times at a sports centre in Omagh, Co Tyrone, in February.
Belfast Live · Jul 3, 2023 First for Derry and Raphoe Diocese as Omagh native announced as first female dean The Church of Ireland appointment was announced on Sunday
Irish Mirror · Jul 1, 2023 John Caldwell says 'we will get through it together' as detective accepts award DCI Caldwell was seriously injured after he was shot several times at a sports centre in Omagh, Co Tyrone in February after coaching a youth sports team
Belfast Live · Jul 1, 2023 DCI John Caldwell speaks out to pay tribute to those who saved his life and his "fantastic family" Mr Caldwell was seriously injured after he was shot several times at a sports centre in Omagh, Co Tyrone in February after coaching a youth sports team