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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

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Latest search for Disappeared teenager Columba McVeigh ends without success

The Independent Commission for the Location of Victims’ Remains said they searched 26 acres of Bragan Bog in Co Monaghan for Mr McVeigh.

Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2025

Prayers said for Troubles Disappeared who remain missing

Families of those secretly killed and buried by paramilitaries during the Troubles took part in their annual silent walk at Stormont.

Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2025

Search for remains of Disappeared victim Columba McVeigh moves to new area

It comes ahead of the 50th anniversary of the murder and secret burial of the Co Tyrone teen by the IRA on November 1 1975.

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2025

New search taking place in Co Monaghan bog for IRA victim Columba McVeigh

Investigators identified ‘a small piece of ground’ at Bragan Bog that had not been searched previously.

Evening Standard · Aug 27, 2025

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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

Grave in Co Monaghan exhumed in search for Disappeared victim Joe Lynskey

The ICLVR did not become aware that Mr Lynskey was one of the Disappeared until 2010.

Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2024

IRA member Joe Lynsky ‘disappeared’ in 1972 - investigators are now exhuming a grave looking for answers

The ICLVR did not become aware that Mr Lynskey was one of the Disappeared until 2010.

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2024

Search to begin for remains of Capt Robert Nairac, murdered by IRA in 1977

British army officer kidnapped, then killed and secretly buried, while on undercover operation during Troubles

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 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

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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 · Oct 31, 2023

I’ll never give up hope his body will be found, says sister of Columba McVeigh

Dympna Kerr also appealed for fresh information to help find her brother.

The Independent UK · May 29, 2023

Search for Disappeared victims of Troubles ‘will never stop until remains found’

Ireland’s Justice Minister Simon Harris was visiting a remote bog in Co Monaghan where a dig for missing teenager Columba McVeigh is ongoing.

Belfast Live · Mar 26, 2023

Disappeared investigator Geoff Knupfer to retire after 18 years

A Commission was set up following the Good Friday Agreement to locate those abducted, murdered and secretly buried during the Troubles

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Belfast Live · Nov 4, 2022

Columba McVeigh: Search of bog for 1975 IRA victim paused for winter

Columba McVeigh is one of the "Disappeared" victims of the Troubles whose bodies have still to be found

Irish Mirror · Oct 3, 2022

Sixth dig to find teen abducted and murdered during the Troubles begins

Columba McVeigh was shot and secretly buried during the Troubles

Belfast Live · Oct 3, 2022

Columba McVeigh: New search for disappeared victim from Co Tyrone to begin

He was last seen in November 1975

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