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
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
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
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
Omagh families ‘woefully let down’ by police, father of victim tells inquiry Victor Barker told the Omagh Bombing Inquiry that his son James’s life had been taken away from him in the most ‘evil and barbaric fashion’. Evening Standard · Feb 17, 2025
Omagh first responders recall scenes which ‘should only be seen in a movie’ The Omagh Bombing Inquiry is continuing to hear personal statements from those affected by the 1998 Real IRA atrocity. Evening Standard · Feb 17, 2025
Omagh survivor tells inquiry blast left crater in road with injured inside David McSwiggan told the Omagh Bombing Inquiry that he had repeatedly returned to the scene of devastation immediately after the explosion. Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025
Baby was left with shrapnel inside brain by Omagh blast, inquiry hears Caroline McKinney gave evidence to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry sitting beside her daughter Niamh. Evening Standard · Feb 12, 2025
Omagh bombing survivor tells inquiry he placed sheets over victims’ bodies The Omagh Bombing Inquiry is hearing accounts from survivors and people who were injured in the 1998 Real IRA massacre. Evening Standard · Feb 11, 2025