Omagh examines the events and aftermath of August 15th 1998, when a Real IRA bomb claimed 31 lives.
It tells the story of the Omagh Support and Self Help Group as they strive to find the truth of what happened that day. At the heart of the film is the story of Michael Gallagher, who lost his 21-year-old son Aiden in the explosion, and who has become a key spokesman and lobbyist for the Support Group.
The film has been made with the full co-operation of the Support Group and of the Gallagher family, who have all been carefully consulted throughout the process and have viewed a private screening of the film.
'I would like to think Omagh shows that in the midst of evil and wickedness, ordinary people from a wide variety of backgrounds have come together in the fight for truth and justice. I hope this film will help bring our struggle to a wider audience who will get the message that hope comes out of despair,' says Michael Gallagher of the Omagh Support and Self Help Group.
On TV
First Shown
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 11 August 2009 | 10.50PM | Channel 4 |
Last Shown
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 11 August 2009 | 10.50PM | Channel 4 |
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