By Tara McCormack OMAGH natives Danielle Browne and Declan Cunningham celebrated their love in a spectacular wedding that seamlessly blended local charm with a touch of magic. After a decade-long journey together, the couple officially became “Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham” on August 8th, marking ten years of love with a day that will be remembered […]
Donegal TD insists A5 road upgrade has to be prioritised
BY JEROME HUGHES DONEGAL TD Pearse Doherty is demanding that the A5 road upgrade is prioritised following the restoration of the Northern Ireland Executive, describing the route as “critical infrastructure”. The A5 connects Derry with Strabane, Omagh, and Aughnacloy in Tyrone. Advertisement Just south of Aughnacloy lies the border with the Republic, where the A5 […]
Donegal artists to exhibit in Omagh
EIGHT artworks by Donegal students are set to feature in an exhibition of winning paintings from the past 10 years of the Texaco Children’s Art Competition taking place at Strule Arts Centre, Omagh. Amongst the top prize-winners from last year’s 69th Texaco Children’s Art Competition whose artworks will feature in the exhibition are Donegal artists […]
Call for Donegal voices to be heard in railway review
RAILWAY campaigners in Donegal are calling on the public to enter submissions on ‘All Ireland Strategic Rail Review’ to ensure the county’s rail network remains a priority. Despite much speculation over the past few months, the ‘All Ireland Strategic Rail Review’ officially included a recommendation to extend the railway into Tyrone, from Portadown to Dungannon, Omagh, Strabane […]
Omagh bombing Inquiry chair appointed
THE Northern Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has appointed Lord Andrew Turnbull as Chair of the Omagh Bombing Inquiry. Lord Andrew Turnbull served as Cabinet Secretary in the UK from 2002 to 2005. In February, the Secretary of State announced the government’s intention to establish an independent statutory inquiry into the preventability of the […]
Seven men due in court charged with shooting of PSNI officer
SEVEN men who have been charged with the attempted murder of Deputy Chief Inspector John Caldwell are due to appear in court today. Caldwell was shot several times while putting footballs into his car at a sports complex in Omagh on February 22. The PSNI have said that two men aged 28, and five men aged […]
PSNI release footage of car used in Omagh police officer shooting
POLICE investigating the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell in Omagh have today released footage of the car believed to have been used by the gunmen. At approximately 8pm on Wednesday evening, two gunmen approached John as he was putting footballs into the boot of his car at the youth sports centre on […]
Three arrested over police officer shooting in Omagh
THREE men have been arrested in connection with the shooting of police officer John Caldwell in Omagh. The three men, who were detained in Omagh and Coalisland, are aged 38, 45 and 47. They are currently being questioned by detectives at Musgrave serious crime suite. Advertisement Assistant Chief Constable for Crime Department Mark McEwan said: […]
Off-duty police officer shot in Omagh
AN off duty police officer has been shot in Omagh tonight, according to security sources. The incident took place at Youth Sport in the town. Emergency services are attending the scene. Advertisement AN off duty police officer has been shot in Omagh tonight, according to security sources. The incident took place at Youth Sport in […]
Public Inquiry into Omagh bombing confirmed
THE NI Secretary of State, Christopher Heaton-Harris, has announced an independent statutory inquiry into the 1998 Omagh bomb. This announcement follows a long-running legal action brought by Michael Gallagher a relative of one of the 29 people who died after the bomb exploded on August 15, 1998. In July 2021, the High Court found […]