The Latest Breaking News from Columba McVeigh

Dig begins for remains of Troubles victim 50 years after disappearance

Seamus Maguire believed to have been killed and buried in County Antrim by republican paramilitaries in 1976

The Guardian - UK · May 26

Plea for information as first dig to find Disappeared victim begins

Seamus Maguire is thought to have been killed and secretly buried by republican paramilitaries between 1973 and 1976.

Evening Standard · May 26

First search to get under way for Disappeared victim Seamus Maguire

Seamus Maguire, 29, from Aghagallon, near Lurgan, is believed to have been killed and secretly buried by republican paramilitaries in 1976.

Evening Standard · May 25

Exhumed remains not those of Disappeared victim Joe Lynskey

The remains also do not belong to any member of the family who own the grave plot in Annyalla, Co Monaghan, investigators have said.

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2025

Sinn Fein president urges information on Disappeared be reported to commission

Mary-Lou McDonald was speaking following reports a Sinn Fein member had been named as involved in the disappearance of Columba McVeigh in 1975.

Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2024

Families of the Disappeared appeal for help to end their pain

Relatives of people killed and secretly buried took part in their annual All Souls Day walk at Stormont.

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2024

Irish Justice Minister saddened as sixth search for Columba McVeigh ends

The Co Tyrone teenager was abducted, killed and secretly buried by the Provisional IRA in 1975.

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

Urgent appeal for information as latest search for Columba McVeigh ends

A decision to end the sixth search for the teenager killed and secretly buried by the Provisional IRA has been described as ‘bitterly disappointing’.

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

Stories of the Disappeared must never be forgotten, says James Nesbitt

The actor supported the families of loved ones who were killed and secretly buried during a silent walk at Stormont.

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023

Wreath for the Disappeared to be laid at Stormont

Families will lay a black wreath with five white lilies representing the final five people who have yet to be found.

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023