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18/08/2008
Other NI News In Brief
Omagh Remembered For Second Time
Another memorial service has been held to mark the 10th anniversary of the Omagh bomb. Hundreds of people gathered in the new memorial garden, officially opened at a council-organised ceremony on Friday. The families were joined by people from Omagh and further away, including other victims groups. The interdenominational service included prayers in Hebrew, Spanish and Irish with a minute's silence held and wreaths laid in memory of those who died. They had gathered to mark 10 years since the Real IRA bombing, which killed 29 people and unborn twins in the single worst atrocity in Northern Ireland during the Troubles. It followed Friday's civic ceremony and the official opening of the new memorial garden organised by Omagh council - but which was boycotted by some of the families who were there on Sunday.
Mourne Ramblers Rescued
Two hill walkers have been rescued from the Mourne Mountains after getting into difficulties. One suffered chest pains and was airlifted to Daisy Hill Hospital, Newry, where his condition is serious. The other man broke his leg and was helped down by the Mourne Mountain Rescue Team while the Irish Coastguard helicopter based in Dublin also took part in the rescue.
DPP Attack
The home of a District Policing Partnership (DPP) member in Co Londonderry has been attacked with a petrol bomb. It was thrown at a shed at independent member Yvonne Hutchinson's home at Leckagh Drive in Magherafelt at about 1.30am on Friday. Police officers attending the scene were also then attacked with bricks and stones, which NI Policing Board chairman Sir Desmond Rea described as "cowardly and despicable".
(BMcC)
Another memorial service has been held to mark the 10th anniversary of the Omagh bomb. Hundreds of people gathered in the new memorial garden, officially opened at a council-organised ceremony on Friday. The families were joined by people from Omagh and further away, including other victims groups. The interdenominational service included prayers in Hebrew, Spanish and Irish with a minute's silence held and wreaths laid in memory of those who died. They had gathered to mark 10 years since the Real IRA bombing, which killed 29 people and unborn twins in the single worst atrocity in Northern Ireland during the Troubles. It followed Friday's civic ceremony and the official opening of the new memorial garden organised by Omagh council - but which was boycotted by some of the families who were there on Sunday.
Mourne Ramblers Rescued
Two hill walkers have been rescued from the Mourne Mountains after getting into difficulties. One suffered chest pains and was airlifted to Daisy Hill Hospital, Newry, where his condition is serious. The other man broke his leg and was helped down by the Mourne Mountain Rescue Team while the Irish Coastguard helicopter based in Dublin also took part in the rescue.
DPP Attack
The home of a District Policing Partnership (DPP) member in Co Londonderry has been attacked with a petrol bomb. It was thrown at a shed at independent member Yvonne Hutchinson's home at Leckagh Drive in Magherafelt at about 1.30am on Friday. Police officers attending the scene were also then attacked with bricks and stones, which NI Policing Board chairman Sir Desmond Rea described as "cowardly and despicable".
(BMcC)
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A man is still being questioned by detectives in connection with the 1998 Omagh bombing in which 29 people died. The 34-year-old was arrested in the south Down area on Tuesday. It is the latest arrest by police in connection with the bomb attack.
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13 August 2018
Omagh Bombing Memorial Service Held
A memorial service has been held to mark the upcoming 20th anniversary of the Omagh bombing. The names of the 29 people killed in the attack in August, 1998, were read one by one as wreaths were laid at the memorial gardens in the Co Tyrone town.
Omagh Bombing Memorial Service Held
A memorial service has been held to mark the upcoming 20th anniversary of the Omagh bombing. The names of the 29 people killed in the attack in August, 1998, were read one by one as wreaths were laid at the memorial gardens in the Co Tyrone town.
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.
15 August 2018
Onus On Political Leaders To Build Truly Reconciled Society - SF
Twenty years on from the Omagh bomb atrocity, there is an onus on all political leaders to help build a truly reconciled society, Sinn Féin Deputy Leader Michelle O'Neill has said.
Onus On Political Leaders To Build Truly Reconciled Society - SF
Twenty years on from the Omagh bomb atrocity, there is an onus on all political leaders to help build a truly reconciled society, Sinn Féin Deputy Leader Michelle O'Neill has said.
17 January 2013
Omagh Bomb Man Avoids Extradition
A man held liable for the Omagh bombing will not be extradited to Lithuania to face charges of weapons smuggling. A Belfast judge said Liam Campbell is likely to be held in inhuman and degrading conditions if extradited.
Omagh Bomb Man Avoids Extradition
A man held liable for the Omagh bombing will not be extradited to Lithuania to face charges of weapons smuggling. A Belfast judge said Liam Campbell is likely to be held in inhuman and degrading conditions if extradited.
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