Inquiry to consider if Omagh bomb was ‘joint enterprise’ between terror groups The Omagh Bombing Inquiry has begun a new stage of hearings in Belfast. Evening Standard · Sep 21
Colm Murphy was ‘spider at centre of web’ in Omagh bombing plot, inquiry told Lead counsel to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry Paul Greaney KC said a group of men were involved in the Real IRA plot to bomb the Co Tyrone town. The Independent UK · Sep 21
Families of Omagh victims say next stage of public inquiry will be ‘pivotal’ The Omagh Bombing Inquiry will begin evidential hearings on Monday in Belfast. Evening Standard · Sep 21
Medspa owner accused of giving patient IV cocktail too quickly leading to her death Texas introduced a new law — ‘Jenifer’s Law’ — regulating the administration of elective IV therapies The Independent UK · May 7
Concern voiced as next phase of Omagh Bombing Inquiry hearings delayed The next public hearings, due to start on March 9 2026, have been delayed around issues of disclosure of evidence. Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2025
Five Great Reads: a grand book heist, being outed as an IRA guy, and the desperate mishandling of the Israel-Gaza conflict Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Imogen Dewey The Guardian - AU · Oct 10, 2025
An academic was aghast when her partner was accused of IRA activity. After his trial, he confessed Mary Attenborough’s nightmare began when the police raided the flat she and Michael Gallagher shared, their memoir reveals, but their relationship prevailed The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2025
Who are the Jesuits, Pope Francis’ religious order? Pope Francis was the first pontiff elected from the Society of Jesus — also known as the Jesuits The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025
Solidarity of Stardust families at Omagh inquiry as campaigner gives evidence Michael Gallagher said he did not set out to start campaigning and described the toll it has taken on him and his family. Evening Standard · Feb 4, 2025
Secretary of state fell asleep during meeting with Omagh bomb families The Omagh Bombing Inquiry is examining whether the 1998 atrocity could reasonably have been prevented by UK authorities. Evening Standard · Feb 4, 2025
Michael Gallagher speaks about toll of campaigning in aftermath of Omagh bomb His son Aiden, a 21-year-old mechanic, was one of 29 people who was killed in 1998. Evening Standard · Feb 4, 2025
Irish Government will ‘fully’ cooperate with Omagh Bomb Inquiry – premier Simon Harris said he wanted to provide a ‘categoric assurance’ his government would ensure all requested material is supplied to the inquiry. The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025
Bereaved father hopes Omagh inquiry ‘the beginning of the end’ Michael Gallagher, whose son Aiden was killed in the blast in 1998, has pressed British and Irish governments to co-operate fully with inquiry. Evening Standard · Jan 28, 2025
Omagh bombing horrors revealed in hearings ‘will educate on effect of terrorism’ The names of the 29 people, including a woman pregnant with twins, killed in the 1998 blast were read out at the inquiry on Tuesday morning. The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025
Evening Standard · Jan 28, 2025 Focus on victims ‘brings humanity’ to Omagh bomb inquiry – Gallagher Michael Gallagher, whose son Aiden was killed in the 1998 blast, said he hopes the inquiry will bring him answers.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2024 ‘This person saved her’: the cancer patients in need of a stem cell donor match Four in 10 UK patients do not find a match and those from non-white backgrounds find it more difficult
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 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.
Irish Mirror · Jun 30, 2023 St Pat's 7 UCD 0: Inchicore side close gap on top with big win St Pat's coasted to victory against a sorry UCD on Friday night.
The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023 Irish government asks UK for Omagh bomb inquiry terms of reference Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris announced in February that there would be an independent inquiry into the fatal explosion.
Chronicle Live · Jun 28, 2023 Coastella line-up and ticket details as festival prepares for Friday's launch in North Shields Judge Jules, Mystery Jets and The Futureheads to headline new music festival which will run from June 30 to July 2 run with a mix of big names and emerging local talent
Irish Mirror · May 11, 2023 Poignant picture of Irish grandfather visiting new grandson through window during Covid featured in Netflix documentary Michael, a Sinn Féin councillor, revealed he was completely shocked when he first heard the news
Belfast Live · Feb 23, 2023 John Caldwell shooting: Shock and disgust from Omagh residents in response to PSNI officer attack Michael Gallagher, whose son Aiden was killed in the 1998 Omagh bombing, said he knows DCI Caldwell personally and described the attack on him as ‘horrendous’
Irish Mirror · Feb 2, 2023 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