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Omagh Bombing: Inquiry into attack to start this week

For the generation born since 1998, what happened in Omagh is a part of Northern Ireland’s troubled history.

On the wall of Omagh High School is a memorial plaque to 5 former pupils who lost their lives.

Poppy, Connie, and Louise said the bombing of their town is something that is talked about in school and at home and continues to have a big impact.

Connie explains that her aunt was killed, “so it’s always mentioned quite a lot in our house”.

“It’s probably, unfortunately, one of the things Omagh is well known for, so it’s not really a good thing to be known for, but it’s still there all the time.

“It’s still such a big thing, no matter how long ago it was.

“It will always be a big event that shouldn’t have happened and did happen, and it affected too many people because of it.”

After decades of legal battles, there is a sense of anticipation and hope that the public inquiry will provide the answers that the families are seeking.


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