The Latest Breaking News from Real IRA

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

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

Victims’ concern over ‘need to promote narrative of peace’ before Omagh bomb

The Real IRA bomb in the Co Tyrone town in August 1998 killed 29 people, including a woman who was pregnant with twins.

Evening Standard · Jun 24, 2025

Retired officer says ‘cowards’ who planted Omagh bomb should provide answers

Richard Scott was an RUC constable in the Co Tyrone town in 1998.

Evening Standard · Feb 18, 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 of moment her foot was blown off by Omagh bomb

Suzanne Travis was a 20-year-old student when the Real IRA bomb exploded in 1998.

Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025

Omagh survivor ‘haunted’ by guilt over death of niece in Real IRA massacre

Garry McGillion suffered severe injuries in the Real IRA blast which occurred in August 1998, just one week before he was due to be married.

The Independent UK · Feb 12, 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

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

Omagh bombing victim found by husband face down in the rubble, inquiry hears

Kevin Skelton gave evidence about the final moments of his wife Philomena, who died in the 1998 Real IRA bombing.

Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025