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Solidarity of Stardust families at Omagh inquiry as campaigner gives evidence

Michael Gallagher said he did not set out to start campaigning and described the toll it has taken on him and his family.

Evening Standard

Secretary of state fell asleep during meeting with Omagh bomb families

The Omagh Bombing Inquiry is examining whether the 1998 atrocity could reasonably have been prevented by UK authorities.

Evening Standard

Michael Gallagher speaks about toll of campaigning in aftermath of Omagh bomb

His son Aiden, a 21-year-old mechanic, was one of 29 people who was killed in 1998.

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Irish Government will ‘fully’ cooperate with Omagh Bomb Inquiry – premier

Simon Harris said he wanted to provide a ‘categoric assurance’ his government would ensure all requested material is supplied to the inquiry.

The Independent UK

Bereaved father hopes Omagh inquiry ‘the beginning of the end’

Michael Gallagher, whose son Aiden was killed in the blast in 1998, has pressed British and Irish governments to co-operate fully with inquiry.

Evening Standard

Omagh bombing horrors revealed in hearings ‘will educate on effect of terrorism’

The names of the 29 people, including a woman pregnant with twins, killed in the 1998 blast were read out at the inquiry on Tuesday morning.

The Independent UK

Focus on victims ‘brings humanity’ to Omagh bomb inquiry – Gallagher

Michael Gallagher, whose son Aiden was killed in the 1998 blast, said he hopes the inquiry will bring him answers.

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‘This person saved her’: the cancer patients in need of a stem cell donor match

Four in 10 UK patients do not find a match and those from non-white backgrounds find it more difficult

The Guardian - UK

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.

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.

The Independent UK

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

St Pat's 7 UCD 0: Inchicore side close gap on top with big win

St Pat's coasted to victory against a sorry UCD on Friday night.

Irish Mirror

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.

The Independent UK

Coastella line-up and ticket details as festival prepares for Friday's launch in North Shields

Judge Jules, Mystery Jets and The Futureheads to headline new music festival which will run from June 30 to July 2 run with a mix of big names and emerging local talent

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Irish Mirror

Poignant picture of Irish grandfather visiting new grandson through window during Covid featured in Netflix documentary

Michael, a Sinn Féin councillor, revealed he was completely shocked when he first heard the news

Belfast Live

John Caldwell shooting: Shock and disgust from Omagh residents in response to PSNI officer attack

Michael Gallagher, whose son Aiden was killed in the 1998 Omagh bombing, said he knows DCI Caldwell personally and described the attack on him as ‘horrendous’

Irish Mirror

Taoiseach says Irish Government will cooperate with British inquiry into Omagh bombing

The UK Government ordered an independent inquiry into the 1998 Omagh bombing on Thursday

The Guardian - UK

Green light for Omagh bombing inquiry is belated win in long campaign for truth

No one ever convicted of deadliest atrocity of Troubles, but injured and bereaved may be closer to knowing full story

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The Independent UK

Omagh bomb families welcome inquiry announcement

The Real IRA bombing in August 1998 claimed the lives of 29 people.

The Independent UK

UK to probe whether 1998 Omagh bomb could have been stopped

The U.K. government says it will hold a public inquiry into whether the deadliest bombing in Northern Ireland’s decades of violence could have been prevented

Daily Mirror

Inquiry launched into Omagh bombing 25 years after IRA atrocity which killed 29

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris told the House of Commons that the probe will be set up following a court judgement compelling the government to investigate

Wales Online

Inquiry ordered into 1998 Omagh bombing that killed 29 people

The father of one of the victims had pushed for it to happen

Belfast Live

Omagh bombing: Independent inquiry into 1998 atrocity to be established, Government announce

Mr Heaton-Harris said he accepted this is a "significant" decision

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland Secretary orders independent inquiry into 1998 Omagh bombing

Michael Gallagher, whose son Aiden died in the Real IRA bombing, took the legal challenge that resulted in a judge directing the state to act.

The Independent UK

The long campaign for justice for Omagh bomb families

Four men have previously been found liable for the attack in a landmark civil case.

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