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Omagh Bombing Inquiry hears evidence about more than 20 ‘key individuals’

The inquiry into the 1998 Real IRA atrocity is holding public hearings in Belfast.

Evening Standard · Sep 23

‘No justification’ for special advocates for families in Omagh closed hearings

Lawyers for bereaved families have argued special advocates needed to maintain confidence in the process.

Evening Standard · Jul 22, 2025

Omagh bomb families call for special advocate for closed hearings at inquiry

The Omagh Bombing Inquiry is hearing arguments around the appointment of a special advocate for the families this week.

Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2025

Omagh families will be ‘satisfied’ by Irish Government steps

Last week, the Irish government signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the inquiry investigating the blast.

Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2025

Victims and survivors’ evidence ‘shone light on consequences of Omagh bombing’

Four weeks of commemorative hearings in the Omagh Bombing Inquiry have concluded.

Evening Standard · Feb 19, 2025

Firefighter says he has never witnessed anything like Omagh bomb in 30 years

A public inquiry is continuing to hear personal statements from witnesses and people affected by the Real IRA bombing in August 1998.

Evening Standard · Feb 17, 2025

Woman tells inquiry she was ‘on fire’ after Omagh bomb exploded next to her

Omagh Bombing Inquiry chairman Lord Turnbull said he was ‘humbled’ by the account given by survivor Pauline Harte.

Evening Standard · Feb 11, 2025

Sister of Omagh victim ‘lives with guilt’ because she survived attack

Nicola Marlow was with her older sister Jolene when the Real IRA bomb exploded in the Co Tyrone town.

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025

Family searched for schoolgirl after Omagh bomb exploded

Lorraine Wilson, 15, was working in an Oxfam shop on the day she died in the 1998 Real IRA bombing.

Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025

Shop owner killed in Omagh bombing was ‘moral compass’ of family, inquiry told

Elizabeth ‘Libbi’ Rush was described as ‘wise, compassionate and thoughtful’ by her children at the Omagh bombing inquiry.

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2025