The Irish Times

Omagh bombing investigations leave trail of questions still unanswered

Twenty-third anniversary of bombing that murdered 29 sees renewed calls for inquiry

Sat Aug 14 2021 - 06:00

Michael McKevitt ‘escaped justice’ for Omagh bombing – victim’s father

Former Real IRA leader was one of four men found liable for 1998 atrocity in civil case

Mon Jan 04 2021 - 02:40

Tyrone, 1921: ‘I’m going to see my girl’ – British soldier turned IRA man shot dead in attack

The Revolution Files: James McSorley among 20 IRA men preparing to raid home of Northern Ireland governor

Tue Oct 15 2019 - 00:00

Tyrone SFC: Trillick take second title in five years at Healy Park

Mattie Donnelly and Rory Brennan both impress in victory over Errigal Ciarán

Sun Oct 13 2019 - 19:33

Claire Byrne: ‘My parents had to stand by the bed while I got the last rites’

The RTÉ presenter on her childhood meningitis, family politics and passion for debate

Sat Sept 07 2019 - 06:03

Shamrock Rovers: ‘We need to go with the mindset to win every game’

Second-placed side face testing away games as they chase league leaders Dundalk

Thu Aug 15 2019 - 19:18

Dundalk aim to solve Sligo riddle at third time of asking

League of Ireland preview: Cork City travel to St Pat’s while injury-hit Bohs play Harps

Fri May 31 2019 - 01:00

Omagh ceremony overshadowed by claim bombing could have been prevented

Priest publicly puts it to the bombers to say sorry and look for forgiveness at commemoration

Wed Aug 15 2018 - 19:18

Omagh: ‘The smell of burning flesh, that’s something I have to live with’

On August 15th, 1998, the Omagh bomb killed 31. Eyewitnesses relive their memories of that awful day

Sat Aug 11 2018 - 01:00

Royal visit to North includes meeting with families of Omagh victims

Prince Charles opens new hospital and meets staff, ‘It’s good for the hospital,’ says nurse

Wed Jun 13 2018 - 20:00

Profiles in courage – An Irishwoman’s Diary on unsung heroes of a daring rescue in Burtonport

Tue Mar 06 2018 - 00:01

Slaughtneil shade cagey Ulster clash with Omagh

Derry side remain on course for another Ulster crown

Sat Oct 28 2017 - 21:11

IRA informer turned author Seán O’Callaghan dies

Co Kerry native (63) understood to have drowned while visiting daughter in Jamaica

Thu Aug 24 2017 - 18:19

Omagh bombing victims’ families to sue the PSNI chief

‘We are 19 years on and the criminals responsible for this are still walking the streets’

Thu Aug 10 2017 - 12:30

Mary Robinson: giving archive to NUIG will benefit Co Mayo

Presidential archive was originally to be housed in former family home in Ballina

Thu Apr 27 2017 - 22:35

Noel Whelan: A political junkie’s guide to surviving Christmas

The books, movies, podcasts and programmes to get you through the downtime

Fri Dec 23 2016 - 05:00

Anglers stage lake protest in support of anti-fracking Bill

Bianca Jagger and Glen Hansard among those backing the Love Leitrim campaign

Sun Oct 23 2016 - 14:11

AIBA decision to ban Rio officials not affecting Michael Conlan

Irish bantamweight just looking forward to first professional fight next year

Fri Oct 07 2016 - 01:00

Diarmaid Ferriter: Can Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil put national interest first?

The challenge is to provide a contemporary response to the points addressed by Blythe in 1927 and Kelly in the 1970s

Sat Apr 09 2016 - 06:00

Disgrace that Seanad still being elected in archaic way

Precedents do not augur well for real reform

Fri Mar 18 2016 - 01:00

Omagh analysis: Stalled case suggests end of the line

Setback drains energy and commitment from families in long campaign for justice

Tue Mar 01 2016 - 18:04

Amnesty International calls for public inquiry into Omagh bomb

Victims’ campaigner Michael Gallagher agrees with the decision to drop the trial

Tue Mar 01 2016 - 12:45

There should be no dancing on the Labour Party’s grave

There may be ideological differences in next Dáil but not between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael

Sun Feb 28 2016 - 14:32

Landmark bid for part-secret hearing on Omagh blast begins

Move forms part of challenge to refusal by Villiers to hold public inquiry into atrocity

Thu Feb 25 2016 - 18:24

Privileges enjoyed by dissident prisoners ‘mock justice system’

Fillet steak and organic yogurt among the luxury foods provided at Portlaoise Prison

Sat Dec 19 2015 - 01:00

Jim McGuinness: How we came up with a plan to beat Dublin

In an exclusive extract from his memoir `Until Victory Always', published on October 30th, the former Donegal manager revisits the scene of one of his greatest managerial triumphs

Sat Oct 24 2015 - 00:01

Donegal rivalry has new twist as Naomh Conaill take on St Eunan’s

Regan looks to make amends as Glenties rekindle contest with reigning champions

Sat Oct 17 2015 - 01:00

Omagh bombing accused given month to prevent trial

Lawyers for bricklayer Séamus Daly must decide whether to cross-examine witnesses

Tue Aug 18 2015 - 15:46

Noel Whelan: Time to stop politicians’ ‘tell them nothing’ policy

‘This country needs a dramatic culture shift towards real transparency’

Fri Jun 12 2015 - 05:00

Prince Charles in Galway: ‘You raise our spirits in so many ways’

Peace and reconcilation comprises abiding theme on the first day of royal couple’s visit

Wed May 20 2015 - 01:00

Security checks carried out in Galway for royal visit

Gardaí examine properties near Claddagh ahead of arrival of Britain’s Prince Charles

Sun May 10 2015 - 15:43

British government in privacy moves over Omagh intelligence

Belfast court told that Northern Secretary Theresa Villiers seeks closed material procedure

Fri Apr 17 2015 - 16:52

Omagh bombing relative wins right to challenge inquiry refusal

Court says Michael Gallagher established arguable case authorities breached obligations

Wed Jan 21 2015 - 13:06

Father of Omagh bomb victim continues legal bid for public inquiry

Intelligence material could have been drawn up before attack in bid to stop it, court hears

Wed Jan 14 2015 - 14:16