# Bombings

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January 2023

Man charged with 1990 bombing in Northern Ireland went on the run, court hears

Eamonn Christopher O’Boyle, 53, who faces two charges in connection with the blast in Randalstown, was arrested at Belfast International Airport.

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Jan 7th 2023, 4:42 PM

Last year

2022

# Investigation

'Survivors feel ignored': Gardaí urged to release files on Dublin/Monaghan bombings

Edward O’Neill, a survivor of a blast on Parnell Street which killed his father, was left with life-long injuries.

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Jun 26th 2022, 1:04 PM

All time

Voices

Opinion: My Sri Lankan relatives had a lucky escape from the bombings - I'm struggling to keep my hopes for peace alive

After a decade of peace, I had hoped that our troubles were behind us, writes Dil Wickremasinghe.

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Apr 24th 2019, 7:00 AM

# IRA

'We want the truth': New inquests into Birmingham pub bombings begin

The attack on two pubs came at the height of the Troubles in Northern Ireland.

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Feb 25th 2019, 11:15 PM

Voices

Column: The small Wexford village forever affected by the deaths of three young women during WWII

Amy Bracken looks at the bombing of Campile on 26 August 1940, one of the less-remembered bombings of Éire during the Second World War.

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Aug 28th 2018, 7:00 AM

# Texas

Two injured in fresh explosion in Austin as police investigate series of parcel bombings

The head of police has warned residents not to touch any unexpected packages left at their homes.

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Mar 19th 2018, 8:28 AM

# Bombings

Over 20 killed in multiple suicide bombings and attacks in Afghanistan

The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack.

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Feb 24th 2018, 11:59 AM

# Bombings

At least 25 dead as air strikes pound Syrian city of Aleppo

The attack left a pool of blood and body parts strewn at the site, an AFP correspondent reported.

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Sep 24th 2016, 1:20 PM

# Phuket

Four killed as bomb blasts target Thai tourist towns

There are no indications that any Irish travellers were caught up in the attacks.

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Aug 12th 2016, 11:00 AM

# terror attacks

There's a manhunt in Brussels for this man

Police believe he accompanied two likely suicide bombers.

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Mar 22nd 2016, 9:45 PM

# Turkey

Two police among nine killed in shootout between Turkish police and IS suspects

The fighting lasted for at least two hours.

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Oct 26th 2015, 3:37 PM

# casualties

Suicide bomber dressed in police uniform detonated himself outside police academy

Over 50 people have been killed in the attacks.

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Aug 8th 2015, 9:20 PM

# The Troubles

On this day 41 years ago, bombs ripped through Dublin and Monaghan

33 people died in the bombings, with hundreds more injured.

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May 17th 2015, 8:45 AM

# Dzhokhar Tsarnaev

Timeline: How police caught the Boston bombers

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was sentenced to the death penalty over the killings.

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May 15th 2015, 10:00 PM

# yemen blasts

Suicide bombings that killed 142 'just the tip of the iceberg' ISIS warns

Bombers have attacked mosques in Yemen’s capital, killing scores and wounding more than 300 people.

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Mar 20th 2015, 5:55 PM

# Bombings

Egypt bombs ISIS after video shows beheading of 21 Christians

“We affirm that avenging Egyptian blood and retaliating against killers is a duty we must carry out.”

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Feb 16th 2015, 7:22 AM

# embassy bombings

Suspected Al-Qaeda leader dies in US just days ahead of trial

He was accused of being involved in the bombings of US embassies in Africa in 1998.

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Jan 5th 2015, 12:22 PM

# Trial

After more than a year locked away, accused Boston bomber to appear in court

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev faces the death penalty over the April 2013 attacks.

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Dec 18th 2014, 7:00 AM

# Massacre

120 killed, hundreds more injured --- as suicide bombers target Nigeria mosque

Just days ago, a senior cleric at the mosque issued a call to arms against Boko Haram.

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Nov 28th 2014, 7:44 PM

# Explosive

More NI bombing incidents in last year than a decade ago

Paramilitary style assaults are also on the rise, according to figures from the PSNI.

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Aug 21st 2014, 12:48 PM

# Troubles

Higgins calls on UK government to allow access to Dublin-Monaghan bombing files

The President added that “a strategy of amnesia is simply not an option”.

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May 23rd 2014, 8:23 AM

# Dublin Monaghan

Here's how Dublin and Monaghan will mark the 40th anniversary of 1974 bombings

There will be three events over the next two days to commemorate the 33 people killed in the bombings.

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May 17th 2014, 7:00 AM

# unrest

Bombings keep people on edge on third anniversary of Arab Spring

A small bomb struck outside a police training hours before the rallies were due to start.

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Jan 25th 2014, 1:00 PM

# Bombings

Military troops among 40 dead in Yemen attack

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula are targeting oil facilities, foreigners and security forces.

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Sep 20th 2013, 4:22 PM

# Iraq

At least 48 killed in Iraq bombings

Car bombs in cities across Iraq killed at least 48 people today, officials have said.

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Sep 15th 2013, 3:07 PM

# Iraq

Iraqis blame government for not stopping Eid attacks

The violence wounded more than 320 people and has been roundly condemned.

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Aug 11th 2013, 11:35 AM

# The Troubles

Families and survivors of Dublin and Monaghan bombings meet Taoiseach

Enda Kenny met with the survivors and families of the victims at government buildings this evening.

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Jul 18th 2013, 9:14 PM

# Boston

Boston bomb suspect Tsarnaev pleads not guilty

19-year-old Tsarnaev, making his first court appearance, arrived earlier under heavy guard.

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Jul 10th 2013, 9:13 PM

Voices

Column: 'Life for an Afghan is random, ruthless and unforgiving'

After living in Afghanistan, I got to see first-hand what the people of that country go through, writes Noel Scanlon, who says he wishes he could be more optimistic about the country’s future.

Jul 3rd 2013, 5:30 PM

# Bombings

Wreath-laying ceremony on 39th anniversary of Dublin-Monaghan bombings

Families will today remember the victims of the 1974 bombings, which marked the greatest loss of life in a single day during the Troubles.

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May 17th 2013, 8:47 AM

# Afghanistan

Suicide bombing targets NATO convoy in Kabul

At least 15 people have been killed and dozens wounded in the attack in the Afghan capital.

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May 16th 2013, 8:41 PM

# Baghdad

At least 32 dead in Iraq bombings

11 bombings struck Baghdad, as well as the cities of Kirkuk and Tarmiyah.

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May 15th 2013, 8:23 PM

# Inspirational

Days after the Boston bombings, this man is competing in London Marathon

Keith Luxon is running in his 72nd long-distance event today.

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Apr 21st 2013, 10:48 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here are the nine things you need to know as you kick off your Sunday.

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Apr 21st 2013, 8:47 AM

# Boston

Names of Boston bombing victims emerge as Obama plans sombre visit

Barack Obama will attend an interfaith service in Boston tomorrow, as details emerge of the victims – including an 8-year-old.

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Apr 17th 2013, 7:35 AM

Voices

Column: Ireland’s relationship with Britain has moved on. Let’s not fall back

We should be over our outrage at petty jibes by now, writes John Verling. Both countries have grown up.

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Jan 8th 2013, 7:00 AM

# Justice

Families of Sackville Place bombings still seeking closure

The 40th anniversary of car bombings in Dublin which killed three busmen and injured 127 people hears how relatives of the dead still waiting for justice.

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Dec 5th 2012, 12:42 PM

# dublin bombings

40th anniversary of Dublin Sackville bombings marked today

Justice for the Forgotten will mark the occasion with a wreath-laying ceremony at 11.30am tomorrow. The bombs were the first car-bombs to explode in the Republic of Ireland.

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Dec 4th 2012, 6:30 AM