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Omagh bombing inquiry: Irish Government must take part, says victim’s widower

Kevin Skelton, whose wife Philomena died in the 1998 atrocity, said a probe without the Irish Government would be a ‘waste of time’.

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Town comes together to remember its darkest day 25 years on

A short memorial service was held at the site in Omagh where 29 people, including a woman pregnant with twins, died in a Real IRA bombing in 1998.

The Independent UK

Moment of silence held to mark 25th anniversary of Omagh bombing

Twenty-nine people, including a woman pregnant with twins, were killed by the bomb planted by the Real IRA in 1998.

The Independent UK

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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.

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The victims of the Omagh bomb

The Real IRA atrocity on August 15 1998, killed 29 people, including a woman who was pregnant with twins.

The Independent UK

Martin says Ireland to ‘co-operate fully’ with Omagh inquiry

The bomb killed 29 people, including a woman pregnant with twins, and injured hundreds of others.

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Lessons must be learnt from Omagh bomb tragedy 25 years on – Heaton-Harris

It is a quarter of a century from the Real IRA atrocity – which cost the life of 29 people, including a woman pregnant with twins.

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Late priest who tended Omagh bomb victims remembered during memorial service

Father Kevin Mullan died earlier this year.

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Poignant service at memorial garden marks 25th anniversary of Omagh bombing

Families of the 29 victims of the 1998 blast attended the service as well as government ministers from the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

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Government ministers to attend Omagh bombing 25th anniversary memorial service

A service will take place at the memorial garden in Omagh on Sunday afternoon.

The Independent UK

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.

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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.

The Independent UK

Janet Devlin: Former X Factor star rushed to hospital after collapsing alone in hotel corridor

The Omagh native took to social media to give fans a health update after she hurt her jaw and wrist

Belfast Live

Three men arrested over shooting of senior detective

Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell was seriously injured after he was shot several times at a sports centre in Omagh, Co Tyrone, in February.

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First for Derry and Raphoe Diocese as Omagh native announced as first female dean

The Church of Ireland appointment was announced on Sunday

Irish Mirror

John Caldwell says 'we will get through it together' as detective accepts award

DCI Caldwell was seriously injured after he was shot several times at a sports centre in Omagh, Co Tyrone in February after coaching a youth sports team

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DCI John Caldwell speaks out to pay tribute to those who saved his life and his "fantastic family"

Mr Caldwell was seriously injured after he was shot several times at a sports centre in Omagh, Co Tyrone in February after coaching a youth sports team

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NI mum on undertaking skydive for Autism NI and advocating for more support and services

Kellie's daughter Sadie is non-verbal and attends Arvalee School in Omagh

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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.

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Fermanagh and Omagh Council approves dual language signage funding

Testy exchange between councillors ahead of vote on funding

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Gay man opens up on regular verbal and physical attacks since moving to Northern Ireland

Toronto native Dakota Ogden moved to Omagh a year and half ago

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Former senior judge appointed to lead Omagh bomb inquiry

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris announced the appointment of Lord Turnbull on Monday

The Independent UK

Former senior judge appointed to lead Omagh Bombing Inquiry

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris announced the appointment of Lord Turnbull.

Irish Mirror

Armagh and Galway seek to switch Group 2 tie from Carrick-on-Shannon to Croke Park

Armagh’s clash with Tyrone in Omagh last weekend, one of the more attractive games of the group stage, attracted just 9,200, while around 3,000 watched Westmeath-Galway in Mullingar, so it may be a stretch to argue that interest in the forthcoming fixture would outstrip the capacity at the Leitrim county…

Belfast Live

Omagh Pride set to fill town with colour, organisers say

Local businesses putting up their own decorations ahead of event

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