Menu
22/08/2014
Fresh Searches To Begin For 'Disappeared' Victim
Fresh searches are to commence next week in relation to one of Northern Ireland's 'Disappeared'.
According to the Independent Commission for the Location of Victims' Remains (ICLVR), a "geophysical survey" will be undertaken on an area of land in Oristown, Co Meath, which has not previously been searched.
It is thought the remains of Brendan Megraw, a victim of the IRA, are buried on the land. Mr Megraw was 23 when he was abducted from Twinbrook in Belfast in 1978 and murdered by the IRA. His body has never been recovered and he is one of 16 murder victims that became known as the Disappeared.
There have been three previous searches to try and locate Mr Megraw's remains, with the most recent taking place in 2010.
Speaking to Good Morning Ulster, senior forensic investigator Geoff Knupfer described the search is a "continuation" of the previous efforts to find Mr Megraw.
He said: "We've undertaken two or three phases previously. They're all adjoining one another which would indicate to you and your listeners that we've been told where to go, where to look and, really, it's a continuation of that process."
"No-one, least of all Brendan's family, is under any illusion that this is anything other than a huge task," he added. "We will carry out an initial survey of ground that is on the site where we think Brendan could be buried, but has not previously been analysed."
The ICLVR was set up in 1999 to obtain information, in confidence, which could lead to the location of the remains of the Disappeared.
(JP/MH)
According to the Independent Commission for the Location of Victims' Remains (ICLVR), a "geophysical survey" will be undertaken on an area of land in Oristown, Co Meath, which has not previously been searched.
It is thought the remains of Brendan Megraw, a victim of the IRA, are buried on the land. Mr Megraw was 23 when he was abducted from Twinbrook in Belfast in 1978 and murdered by the IRA. His body has never been recovered and he is one of 16 murder victims that became known as the Disappeared.
There have been three previous searches to try and locate Mr Megraw's remains, with the most recent taking place in 2010.
Speaking to Good Morning Ulster, senior forensic investigator Geoff Knupfer described the search is a "continuation" of the previous efforts to find Mr Megraw.
He said: "We've undertaken two or three phases previously. They're all adjoining one another which would indicate to you and your listeners that we've been told where to go, where to look and, really, it's a continuation of that process."
"No-one, least of all Brendan's family, is under any illusion that this is anything other than a huge task," he added. "We will carry out an initial survey of ground that is on the site where we think Brendan could be buried, but has not previously been analysed."
The ICLVR was set up in 1999 to obtain information, in confidence, which could lead to the location of the remains of the Disappeared.
(JP/MH)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
21 April 2022
Sinn Féin Slams Govt's Shared Prosperity Fund
Sinn Féin have slammed the Tory government's Shared Prosperity Fund, which falls short of the funding previously provided by the European Social Fund (ESF) and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). MLA and Finance Minister Conor Murphy said: "The British government promised, at a minimum, to replace EU funding in full.
Sinn Féin Slams Govt's Shared Prosperity Fund
Sinn Féin have slammed the Tory government's Shared Prosperity Fund, which falls short of the funding previously provided by the European Social Fund (ESF) and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). MLA and Finance Minister Conor Murphy said: "The British government promised, at a minimum, to replace EU funding in full.
25 April 2018
Missing Woman Stacey Yates Found
A missing 31-year-old woman who went missing from her home in Coleraine has been found. Stacey Yates was reported missing after leaving her home to go to work at around 6pm on Monday, 23 April. Police confirmed that she has now been found. The PSNI previously issued an appeal for information to help trace her whereabouts.
Missing Woman Stacey Yates Found
A missing 31-year-old woman who went missing from her home in Coleraine has been found. Stacey Yates was reported missing after leaving her home to go to work at around 6pm on Monday, 23 April. Police confirmed that she has now been found. The PSNI previously issued an appeal for information to help trace her whereabouts.
05 July 2019
Two Arrested In Pat McCormick Murder Probe
Police investigating the disappearance and murder of Pat McCormick have arrested two men on suspicion of murder. The suspects, aged 20 and 32, were arrested in Moneyreagh and Ballygowan respectively this morning, Friday 05 July. Police say land and water based searches are continuing in both areas, over five weeks since the 55-year-old disappeared.
Two Arrested In Pat McCormick Murder Probe
Police investigating the disappearance and murder of Pat McCormick have arrested two men on suspicion of murder. The suspects, aged 20 and 32, were arrested in Moneyreagh and Ballygowan respectively this morning, Friday 05 July. Police say land and water based searches are continuing in both areas, over five weeks since the 55-year-old disappeared.
28 January 2014
Council Reinstates Previously Cancelled Play
The Alliance Party's Newtownabbey Council Group has said the decision to reinstate a previously cancelled play, the Reduced Shakespeare Company's The Bible: The Complete Word of God (Abridged), was the right one.
Council Reinstates Previously Cancelled Play
The Alliance Party's Newtownabbey Council Group has said the decision to reinstate a previously cancelled play, the Reduced Shakespeare Company's The Bible: The Complete Word of God (Abridged), was the right one.
24 April 2012
Over A Quarter Of Students Have Or Previously Had Mental Illness
A study has found 27% of students state that they currently or previously had a mental illness. Today sees the launch of this year's Open Your Mind campaign across Northern Ireland.
Over A Quarter Of Students Have Or Previously Had Mental Illness
A study has found 27% of students state that they currently or previously had a mental illness. Today sees the launch of this year's Open Your Mind campaign across Northern Ireland.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:The day will be very windy with strong to gale force westerly winds becoming occasionally severe along the north coast. Sunny spells will be interspersed with scattered showers. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:West to northwest gale force winds, severe along the north coast, will continue overnight. Frequent showers persist, merging into longer periods of rain at times and turning wintry. Minimum temperature 1 °C.
