Omagh Remembers

Saturday 15 August 1998 was a bright sunny day. Many local people and visitors from surrounding districts had come to Omagh town to shop, watch the carnival procession and enjoy themselves.

Despite the peace process, a bomb exploded at 3.10 pm on Saturday 15 August in Lower Market Street, Omagh. The consequences were devastating. Including unborn twins, 31 people were killed, over 300 were physically injured and upwards of 1,000 were traumatised. Many buildings were destroyed and parts of the town were closed for weeks.

However, out of this atrocity hope has been generated through the good work of many organisations and individuals some of which are outlined further in this section.

Entrance to Memorial Gardens