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Unreported Warning Received Before Omagh Bomb
12 Oct
Summary
- An Irish army camp received a warning about a planned Omagh bombing.
- The warning call was received on August 14, 1998, the day before the blast.
- The caller advised checking back routes and repeatedly mentioned Omagh.
Evidence presented to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry has revealed a previously unknown warning was received by an Irish army camp. On August 14, 1998, the day before the fatal bombing, Finner Camp near Ballyshannon received a call. The caller, described as sounding sensible, specifically warned about Omagh and advised checking back routes. This crucial information was shared during testimony from journalist John Ware.
An Garda Síochána, the Irish police force, also reportedly received a similar warning on the same day. The exact actions taken by the police in response to this alert are not yet clear. The revelation of this unheeded warning raises significant questions about the effectiveness of security measures and communication channels in place prior to the devastating event.
