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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

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 ...

28 Jul 2022 at 12:33

Ireland

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

27 Jul 2022 at 19:17

History experts demand removal of human skull from auction

History experts have called for a human skull and thigh bone to be removed from an auction next month, branding the sale of the items “unethical”. The ex-medical items are listed in the Militaria, Domestic & Rural Bygones sale at ...

27 Apr 2022 at 15:25

Ireland

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 ...

28 Sept 2022 at 21:24

World

Remains found in Boston apartment building are of four infants, say police

Human remains found in a Boston apartment building earlier this month are those of four infants, police in the US have said. The remains are of two boys and two girls, Boston police said in a statement posted on the ...

29 Nov 2022 at 17:54

Auction house to remove human skull from sale after outcry from history experts

The decision by an auction house to withdraw a human skull and thigh bone from sale after an outcry from history experts has been welcomed. The ex-medical items are listed in the Militaria, Domestic & Rural Bygones ...

27 Apr 2022 at 18:25

Human skull removed from auction after outcry

An auction house has withdrawn a human skull and thigh bone from sale after history experts blasted it as “unethical”. The ex-medical items are listed in the Militaria, Domestic & Rural Bygones sale at Taylor’s ...

27 Apr 2022 at 16:55

Northern Ireland

‘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 ...

26 Mar 2023 at 23:01

Man and woman arrested on suspicion of murder after human remains found in park

A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder after human remains were found in a south London park. The discovery was made in Rowdown Fields in New Addington, Croydon, on Tuesday April 2. A ...

07 Apr 2024 at 13:11

Local News

Donegal child counselling services will remain open

The HSE has confirmed that an interim funding proposal has been established for the Raphoe Diocesan Counselling Service. Following meetings with the HSE, Tusla and the Raphoe Diocesan Counselling ...

08 Mar 2024 at 13:33

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