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Omagh bomb victim’s father says inquiry stress contributed to stroke

Baroness Nuala O’Loan arrives at Bradford Court, Belfast, to give evidence in the Omagh Bombing Inquiry. Picture date: Wednesday October 14, 2026.

I was told Omagh report would destroy the peace process – Nuala O’Loan

Pictured at the Foyle Food Group in Omagh at the announcement of a major £15million investment are Terry Acheson, CEO of Foyle Food Group, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald and Gráinne Moody, director of Food and Drink at Invest NI

One of the largest red meat processors in the UK announces £15m NI investment

The fundraising effort culminated in the Knocklayde Challenge, where members of the Finlay team travelled to Ballycastle to take on a demanding 14-kilometre hike

'We are extremely proud': NI employees clocks up 1,800km in £9,000 charity drive

Belfast conference to support Hopefull Handbags Global NonProfit, which provides handbags filled with essential items to women’s centres and refuges supporting survivors of domestic abuse

Belfast conference builds on 200 handbag donations to women’s refuges in NI

Diesel prices have hit a record high across the UK, the RAC says. Photo: AFP via Getty Images

Diesel nears £2 per litre in Northern Ireland as UK hits record high price

Well-known Northern Ireland hospitality venue Mellon Country Inn has gone into liquidation, with the property set to be put on the market. Credit Facebook

‘Not be good news’: Historical NI hospitality venue enters liquidation and sale

Siobhan Rose, nee Rush, (left) daughter of Elizabeth "Libbi" Rush, and Andrew Rush, son of Elizabeth "Libbi" Rush, arriving to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry at Bradford Court in Belfast. The public inquiry is examining the circumstances surrounding the Omagh bombing, in which 29 people, including a woman pregnant with twins, were killed when a dissident republican car bomb exploded in the Co Tyrone town on August 15, 1998

Inquiry intends to seek answers to ‘outstanding questions’ about Omagh bomb car

Paul Greaney KC arriving at the Omagh Bombing Inquiry at Bradford Court in Belfast

Families will be ‘disappointed’ Garda officers will not give evidence in person

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Inquiry hears Colm Murphy was ‘spider at centre of web’ in Omagh bombing plot

Families of Omagh victims say next stage of inquiry will be ‘pivotal’

The bus was eventually stopped in the Head of the Town area of Strabane

Man in his 30s charged to court after bus is hijacked at knifepoint in Omagh

This Market Street building will be refurbished internally to accommodate five apartments over three floors, while the ground-floor retail unit will be retained. Credit: Google

Apartments plan approved for former Lurgan bank building

Northern Ireland-headquartered Euro Auctions has welcomed a California-based business to its global auction network, strengthening the group's presence across the US

NI auction house expands US presence with California business partnership

Boy, 16, arrested after discovery of suspicious devices in Omagh

An Easter banner bearing Sinn Fein's livery was hung from a Co Fermanagh road sign earlier this year, and party councillor Elaine Brough was pictured posing next to it.

Sinn Fein 'hypocrisy' on flags slammed in Easter banner dispute
Sinn Fein has been accused of hypocrisy for lecturing unionists about flags on lampposts, while blocking moves relating to one of its own politicians over an Easter banner hung from a road sign.
Iain Gray

The average property price in Northern Ireland is now £239,234, the analysis from the leading property portal shows, up 3.8% compared to the same time last year

NI house prices rise by £9,000 in a year as demand continues to outstrip supply

Members of the Garda’s Special Detective Unit stopped a vehicle travelling on the N2 south of Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan on Wednesday afternoon. It's understood the device found contained suspected military grade explosives.

Letter: We can’t allow deadly chaos to return to NI

A general view of Great Northern Retail Park, Omagh. Image: Google

140 jobs expected as supermarket giant confirms £12m NI investment

Omagh Bombing Inquiry room

Keep ‘public accountability’ in mind on anonymity bids, inquiry urged

Laura Murphy, founder of Omagh’s Oatco Superfuels, announcing the first deal with Aer Lingus with her team

Two NI food firms join Aer Lingus menu

Photo dated 06/10/16 of Sam Neill during filming of The Graham Norton Show at the London Studios in London. The Jurassic Park actor died on Monday aged 78 (Daniel Leal-Olivas/PA Wire)

Stars of Jurassic Park hail Omagh-born star Sam Neill following his death at 78

Police attended the scene of a three-vehicle road traffic collision in the Mountfield area of Omagh on Monday

Police probe Omagh collision as three people require hospital treatment

Road closed Picture: Pacemaker (file image)

Breaking County Tyrone road closed following 'serious' road traffic collision

A re-enactment of the reading of the US declaration of independence will be staged at the Ulster American Folk Park to mark the 250th anniversary weekend. Photo: Johnny Frazer

US250: Double the party as Ulster American Folk Park hits 50th birthday

Omagh-based cyber security company LoughTec is creating 15 new jobs as part of its plans to more than double its export sales by the end of 2028. Pictured is Richard Christie, director of Technology and Services, Invest NI, Sean McDermott, chief executive officer, LoughTec and Ethna McNamee, head of regional business for the Western Region, Invest NI

NI cyber security firm creates 15 jobs as part of ambitious export growth plans

Agricultural and food company Fane Valley Group is investing £1.1m in skills development across its business group to deliver its three-year business plan. Pictured are Trevor Lockhart, CEO, Fane Valley Group and Niall Casey, director of Skills and Competitiveness, Invest NI

'Ambitious growth': Century-old agricultural giant invests £1.1m in NI workforce
More than 1,000 employees across the group's Northern Ireland businesses will benefit from training in leadership, digital capability and supply chain development
Claire Cartmill

Laura Murphy, founder of Omagh’s Oatco Superfuels was named among the top 30 businesswomen in Europe under 30 by the influential Forbes magazine

'Honestly unbelievable': NI snack innovator makes Forbes 30 Under 30 listing

The Mellon Country Inn, near Omagh, confirmed the closure in an emotional social media post thanking guests, staff and supporters who had been part of the hotel’s journey over the years. Credit Facebook

'So… what comes next?': Family-run NI hotel closes its doors for final time

The Clanabogan Road area, Omagh

Police appeal following Omagh road death

61 year old Patrick Deery, who died following a single vehicle road traffic collision

Police name 61 year old man who died in south Tyrone traffic collision

Anamore, a design and building remediation specialist headquartered in Omagh and operating across Ireland and the UK, has secured a £450,000 funding package from HSBC UK to support the first phase of its long-term growth strategy. Pictured is James McCallan, Anamore, Anthony Marley, Anamore and Steven McCormick, HSBC

NI restoration firm secures £450k funding to drive expansion senior hires

Protesters outside the Strule Arts Centre in Omagh during the public inquiry into the controversial planning application for the Dalradian Gold Mine project at Greencastle, County Tyrone. Picture date: Monday April 13, 2026.

‘Worst-case scenario’ must guide decision on Tyrone gold mine, inquiry hears

Fuel protestors slowly driving tractors and heavy vehicles, blocking the Sydenham Bypass city-bound close to Belfast City Airport (picture: Michael Cooper)

Convoy of tractors spotted on Sydenham Bypass in east Belfast

Just some of the many emergency vehicles at the factory this morning; the fire has now been put out

Over 100 firefighters fought factory blaze - cause now thought to be identified

Morning View

Editorial: Despicable dissidents have poor capabilities

The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) received a call at 07:19 BST reporting the fire in the Doogary Industrial Estate on the Bankmore Road.

More than 100 firefighters tackle Omagh industrial fire as casualty airlifted

International Workplace Group, the world's largest platform for work with brands including Spaces and Regus, is opening a state-of-the-art flexible workspace in Omagh

Global giant set to open new flexible workspace in NI as demand surges

Energia representative James McBrearty (centre) pictured with members of Skyzdalimit Performing Arts.

Energia support puts Omagh performance centre stage

The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society says it is disappointed to announce that there will be no poultry classes at this year’s Balmoral Show due to Avian Flu.

Balmoral Show cancels poultry classes due to avian flu risk

Mason Sheilds leads the Junior/Cadets riders into Turn 1 at Desertmartin. (Photo by Maurice Montgomery)

Young motocross riders make big impression at Desertmartin

St Patrick leads last year's parade in Omagh. The same event next week, say the organisers, is to be the biggest celebration of the year. Photo: Jason McCartan Photography

St Patrick’s Day celebrations kick off with military parade and pipe bands

Police today continued to be at the scene of two sudden deaths in Co Tyrone. Photo: PressEye

Co Tyrone deaths not suspicious, say police after post-mortem

Police today continued to be at the scene of two sudden deaths in Co Tyrone. Photo: PressEye

Omagh deaths: Politicians warn over speculation as police probe continues

Police are currently at the scene of two sudden deaths in County Tyrone.The deaths occurred in the Garvaghy Road area of Omagh. Photo: Press Eye

Police at scene of two sudden deaths in Co Tyrone

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A dead black headed gull at pictured in June 2023. Disease control measures have been put in place as a suspected case of bird flu has been flagged in Omagh

Disease controls imposed as suspected bird flu case flagged in Omagh

Lesley Potter, Admiral Nurse at Dementia UK, said: “We’re looking forward to returning to Northern Ireland to offer support and advice to families affected by dementia in the area."

Support where it matters: Dementia Admiral Nurses back in NI branches

Co Tyrone road closed

Traffic & Travel: A5 in County Tyrone reopened following overnight rtc

Crevenagh House

Historic house ‘significantly damaged’ in suspected arson attack

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has marked a major milestone in its ambitious city centre regeneration programme with the appointment of Woodvale Construction Company to deliver the new Theatre and Conference Centre

Omagh contractor appointed for new £21.3m NI theatre and conference centre

A bust of former US senator George Mitchell has been removed from the grounds of QUB over his links with Jeffrey Epstein. The senator is seen here at its unveiling in April 2023. Mr Mitchell has denied all wrongdoing and has expressed regret for ever having known Epstein

Ruth Dudley Edwards: I'm horrified that Queen’s has jumped on Epstein bandwagon

Left to right: Matthew Bell, Dwayne Marshall, Frances Folliard, James Herron, Tony Watson and Stevan Patterson.

St. Lucia Regeneration Committee elects first officers

Cyclist Marc Potts

International cyclist injured in road collision to receive £55,000 in damages

Laura Murphy, managing director of Omagh’s Oatco Superfuel, at a Meal Deal showcase in a local Tesco superstore

Healthy oats fuel Omagh firm’s super growth in Britain and Ireland

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