Menu
13/08/2001
Omagh Victims to sue Real IRA
The families of the victims of the Omagh bomb have issued a writ against those they believe are responsible for the death of their loved ones.
In a statement on Friday August 10 from the Omagh Victims’ Legal Trust, the families announced they were launching an historic bid to sue the Real IRA and five men allegedly linked to the organisation.
This move, legal representative of the trust John McCue said, has been taken out of deep respect for their loved ones and an overwhelming desire to see those responsible brought to justice.
The families, he added: “Carry the burden of the indiscriminate destruction caused by a bomb placed in this peaceful market town. This action is about a community joining together and taking a stand against terrorism. The families deeply appreciate the public’s support and understanding.”
The families have issued writs seeking aggravated and exemplary damages against Seamus McKenna of Silverbridge, Newry Co Down; John Michael Henry McKevitt of Blackrock, Dundalk C Louth; Liam Campbell of Mount Pleasant, Dundalk Co Louth, Michael Colm Murphy of Ravensdale, Dundalk Co Louth; and Seamus Daly of Culloville, near Castleblaney, Co Monaghan.
This legal actions comes with only days before the three year deadline for lodging a civil damages claim over the august 15 1998 bombing in Omagh.
The families have lodged an appeal to help them finance the cost of the case. To date £270,000 has been donated but is expected to cost around £1 million.
On Saturday 11 August at Michael Gallagher’s home in Omagh the families who issued the writ gathered to hear the Song for Omagh, written by Pete St. John and sung by Lorraine O’Reilly.
Later on Saturday at 3.06pm, the time when the terrorist bomb exploded on 15 August 1998, the families assembled in the town to mark their respect for the 29 people and two unborn children killed in the explosion. (AMcE)
In a statement on Friday August 10 from the Omagh Victims’ Legal Trust, the families announced they were launching an historic bid to sue the Real IRA and five men allegedly linked to the organisation.
This move, legal representative of the trust John McCue said, has been taken out of deep respect for their loved ones and an overwhelming desire to see those responsible brought to justice.
The families, he added: “Carry the burden of the indiscriminate destruction caused by a bomb placed in this peaceful market town. This action is about a community joining together and taking a stand against terrorism. The families deeply appreciate the public’s support and understanding.”
The families have issued writs seeking aggravated and exemplary damages against Seamus McKenna of Silverbridge, Newry Co Down; John Michael Henry McKevitt of Blackrock, Dundalk C Louth; Liam Campbell of Mount Pleasant, Dundalk Co Louth, Michael Colm Murphy of Ravensdale, Dundalk Co Louth; and Seamus Daly of Culloville, near Castleblaney, Co Monaghan.
This legal actions comes with only days before the three year deadline for lodging a civil damages claim over the august 15 1998 bombing in Omagh.
The families have lodged an appeal to help them finance the cost of the case. To date £270,000 has been donated but is expected to cost around £1 million.
On Saturday 11 August at Michael Gallagher’s home in Omagh the families who issued the writ gathered to hear the Song for Omagh, written by Pete St. John and sung by Lorraine O’Reilly.
Later on Saturday at 3.06pm, the time when the terrorist bomb exploded on 15 August 1998, the families assembled in the town to mark their respect for the 29 people and two unborn children killed in the explosion. (AMcE)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
15 August 2023
'Unconquerable Spirit' Is Lasting Legacy Of Omagh
Ministers have paid tribute to the families of Omagh bomb victims, as a commemoration service was held to mark the 25th anniversary. A total of 29 people were killed by the Real IRA bomb on August 15, 1998, the biggest single loss of life in the Troubles.
'Unconquerable Spirit' Is Lasting Legacy Of Omagh
Ministers have paid tribute to the families of Omagh bomb victims, as a commemoration service was held to mark the 25th anniversary. A total of 29 people were killed by the Real IRA bomb on August 15, 1998, the biggest single loss of life in the Troubles.
11 August 2003
Omagh victims should be granted legal aid, says Paisley
The DUP leader, Dr Ian Paisley, has called on the government to provide full legal aid to victims of the Omagh bombing to finance their civil action against those suspected of being responsible for the atrocity.
Omagh victims should be granted legal aid, says Paisley
The DUP leader, Dr Ian Paisley, has called on the government to provide full legal aid to victims of the Omagh bombing to finance their civil action against those suspected of being responsible for the atrocity.
16 August 2010
Omagh Bomb Families Press For Inquiry
Twelve years after NI's worst terrorist atrocity, the families bereaved in the IRA's Omagh bombing have revealed they are to raise their calls for a public inquiry in talks with the new Westminster Government next month.
Omagh Bomb Families Press For Inquiry
Twelve years after NI's worst terrorist atrocity, the families bereaved in the IRA's Omagh bombing have revealed they are to raise their calls for a public inquiry in talks with the new Westminster Government next month.
13 August 2003
Minister meets with families of Omagh bomb victims
A government minister has met with the families of those killed in the Omagh bombing today. Lord Filkin, Minister at the Department for Constitutional Affairs, will discuss the provision of £800,000 by the government, which will enable the families to mount a civil action against the alleged perpetrators of the bombing.
Minister meets with families of Omagh bomb victims
A government minister has met with the families of those killed in the Omagh bombing today. Lord Filkin, Minister at the Department for Constitutional Affairs, will discuss the provision of £800,000 by the government, which will enable the families to mount a civil action against the alleged perpetrators of the bombing.
22 January 2003
Omagh bomb families lodge £10m damages claim
Lawyers acting for the families of the Omagh bomb victims have lodged documents in the Dublin High Court today indicating that the sum of damages sought will top £10 million. The civil action is expected to be heard in Belfast against Michael McKevitt, 51, Liam Campbell, 38, Colm Murphy, 51, Seamus McKenna, 49, and 33-year-old Seamus Daly.
Omagh bomb families lodge £10m damages claim
Lawyers acting for the families of the Omagh bomb victims have lodged documents in the Dublin High Court today indicating that the sum of damages sought will top £10 million. The civil action is expected to be heard in Belfast against Michael McKevitt, 51, Liam Campbell, 38, Colm Murphy, 51, Seamus McKenna, 49, and 33-year-old Seamus Daly.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:It will be cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, soon followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
