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Family of Disappeared victim Columba McVeigh ‘hopeful’ as new search begins

The family of a teenager murdered and secretly buried by the IRA have spoken of their hope as a new search for his remains begins. Columba McVeigh, 19, from Donaghmore, Co Tyrone, was last seen in November 1975. Excavators will return to a site at ...

03 Oct 2022 at 10:45

Northern Ireland

Family of Disappeared victim Columba McVeigh want daily ‘torment’ to end

The family of a Northern Ireland teenager who was abducted, murdered and secretly buried by the IRA said finding his remains would bring an end to their daily torment. Columba McVeigh, 19, from Donaghmore, Co Tyrone, was last seen in November ...

04 Oct 2022 at 03:35

National News

Campaigner ‘delighted’ at approval for Tuam mother and baby site excavation

Historian Catherine Corless has said she is “relieved” the Government has given the green light to the excavation of infant remains at the former mother and baby home in Tuam. The Government approved a proposal on Wednesday to establish an ...

27 Jul 2022 at 19:17

National News

Skeletal remains of a child found in Co Cork

The skeletal remains of a child have been found in Co Cork. The discovery was made in the village of Killeagh, based on confidential information received by An Garda Siochana. Gardai in Midleton are following “a definite line of inquiry”. ...

28 Sept 2022 at 21:24

National News

Gardaí investigate after discovery of juvenile skeletal remains

An Garda Síochána is investigating circumstances surrounding the discovery of juvenile skeletal remains in Co Cork. The discovery was made by Gardaí in Killeagh following receipt of confidential information. A Garda statement reads as ...

28 Sept 2022 at 18:17

National News

Gardai renew public appeal to identify human skull with aid of new digital image

Gardai are renewing an appeal to the public to help identify human remains, aided by a new enhanced digital image of the person's face. An investigation was conducted in 2006 after a human skull was caught in fishing nets off the ...

08 Nov 2021 at 11:32

National News

Gardai renew appeal to identify body with distinctive tattoos found 35 years ago

Gardai are renewing an appeal to the public to assist in identifying human remains discovered thirty five years ago. The body of a man, which was discovered off the coast of Leitrim at Knockbrack, Tullaghan on May 1st 1986, has ...

15 Nov 2021 at 10:45

National News

Gardai renew appeal to identify female remains found on beach in mid-nineties

An appeal to the public has been renewed to help identify female remains found on a beach in the mid-nineties. Gardai attended the scene at Ballinamona beach in Co Wexford on December 12th 1995 after they were alerted ...

26 Oct 2021 at 13:38

National News

UPDATE: Remains found at building site said to be over 70 years old

Gardaí have said the skeletal remains found under the floorboards of a former pub in Cork city are more than 70 years old and will be treated as an archaeological find. Building work on the site at Barrack Street was ...

08 Oct 2021 at 11:48

National News

‘Outstanding’ Disappeared investigator to retire

The lead forensic scientist and investigator for the Independent Commission for the Location of Victims’ Remains (ICLVR) is to retire this week. Geoff Knupfer, who has been in the role since 2005, said it has been ...

26 Mar 2023 at 23:01

National News

Gardaí renew media appeal after discovery of skeletal remains

An Garda Síochána are continuing to appeal to the public for information on the identity of skeletal remains discovered at a construction site on the Midleton to Youghal Greenway in Cork on January 5, 2021. At ...

26 Jan 2024 at 16:14

National News

'Never too late' - DNA from unidentified human remains to be compared with national samples

DNA from dozens of unidentified human remains will soon be compared with samples in Ireland's national database. It comes as the Department of Justice today (May 16) published information provided by coroners ...

16 May 2023 at 10:28

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