Omagh (/ ˈ oʊ m ə, ˈ oʊ m ɑː /; [3] from Irish: An Ómaigh [ənˠ ˈoːmˠiː], meaning 'the virgin plain') [4] is the county town of County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is situated where the rivers Drumragh and Camowen meet to form the Strule.

The Omagh bombing was a car bombing on 15 August 1998 in the town of Omagh in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. [6] It was carried out by the Real Irish Republican Army (Real IRA), a Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) splinter group who opposed the IRA's ceasefire and the Good Friday Agreement, signed earlier in the year.

Feb 26, 2025 · The Omagh bombing, carried out by members of the Real Irish Republican Army (Real IRA, or New IRA), was the deadliest and most-damaging attack to have occurred during the three-decades-long civil conflict known as the Troubles in Northern Ireland.

Feb 21, 2025 · Omagh, town, Fermanagh and Omagh district, western Northern Ireland. Situated on the River Strule, Omagh is a market, shopping, and light-manufacturing centre for the district. Traditional crafts (such as table linens and crochet lace) continue to be produced in the town.

Jan 28, 2025 · The bomb that devastated Omagh town centre in August 1998 was the biggest single atrocity in the history of the Troubles in Northern Ireland. Twenty-nine people were...

Feb 22, 2025 · The family had travelled to Omagh town centre for a shopping trip to buy Breda shoes for the wedding. Family Handout Eight-year-old Oran Doherty dreamed of playing for Celtic or becoming a shopkeeper.

1 day ago · The Minister for Justice is seeking High Court permission to provide the Omagh bombing inquiry with Special Criminal Court (SCC) judgments and sentencing remarks related to individuals ...

6 days ago · The bustling market town of Omagh is nestled in the heart of Co Tyrone, on the footsteps of the region’s famed Sperrin Mountains and Gortin Lakes; the region’s romantic landscapes, rich history and heritage, rugged countryside, and the great outdoors make it the perfect base for your break.

3 days ago · A decision by the Irish Government not to hold a parallel public inquiry into the 1998 Omagh bombing will be kept under review, the Minister for Justice has said. Speaking during a visit to ...

2 days ago · The Irish Government should start its own public inquiry into the Omagh bombing, according to a motion passed by the Northern Ireland Assembly. Dublin has said it will fully co-operate with the UK ...