Justice at last for the forgotten victims of sectarian murder in Dundalk
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Justice at last for the forgotten victims of sectarian murder in Dundalk |
Magill Magazine article Sept. 2002 Collusion exposed by Oireachtas Committee
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The Irish Independent, 29 November 2006: British and loyalists 'colluded in bombing' Greg McKenna Political EditorCollusion between loyalists and British security forces will be revealed today in a report into a Dundalk bombing 30 years ago. The evidence is detailed in a report of the Independent Commission into the bombing of Kay's Tavern, Dundalk. The level of collusion uncovered was described last night by Green Party leader Trevor Sargent as "deeply disturbing" as he supported calls by victims' relatives for a public inquiry. The report is part of an overall investigation by Mr Justice Henry Barron which deals with nine atrocities on both sides of the border between 1974 and 1976 in which 18 people were killed. These include three bombings in the Republic - in Dundalk, Castleblayney and Dublin Airport. It also looks at six atrocities carried out in Northern Ireland, including the Miami Shoband killings. Taoiseach Bertie Ahern is to meet relatives of the Miami victims tomorrow. The joint committee was asked to consider the report in public session so that it could report back to the Dail and Seanad by Friday. This is the fourth and final set of hearings on inquiries made by Justice Barron. The report reflects the statements made to the committee during its deliberations in the four days of hearings which were held, as well as the recommendations of the committee. Among the main issues addressed by the committee is alleged state collusion in sectarian killings. Mr Sargent, who visited Dundalk last night, called for Government action on the findings of the report, which he described as deeply disturbing. "The Irish government had concerns in the mid-1970s that loyalist paramilitaries and agents of the British state were colluding to cause harm to life in the south of Ireland," said Mr Sargent. "This confirms the pattern of behaviour that has been recently reported by international legal and human rights experts on behalf of the Pat Finucane Centre in Derry. The consistent reports of high-level collusion demand a publc inquiry."
I Top I See early media reports from the http://www.breakingnews.ie/ dated 29 November 2006: Britain 'Colluded Over Murders In Republic' and British security forces 'colluded in international terrorism' See also the following report from ireland.com: Barron finds British collusion in attacks The Argus (Dundalk), 29 November 2006: A high level of collusion found in Dundalk bombing The Daily Telegraph, 29 November 2006: Ahern call for ‘collusion’ inquiry Ulster Television News online, 29 November 2006:Green Party demand public inquiry The Irish Examiner, 30 November 2006: Government backs report on collusion in North The Irish Examiner, 30 November 2006: The nine attacks — a litany of terror and death The Irish Examiner, 30 November 2006: ‘What we have heard today are things we have known for years’ The Irish Independent, 30 November 2006: British colluded in 'butchery' The Irish Times, 30 November 2006: London must co-operate on collusion inquiries - Ahern The Dundalk Democrat, 6 December 2006: Dundalk Bombings News Special: Reports by Anne Marie Eaton:
The Argus (Dundalk), 6 December 2006: News Special Report of Independent Commission of Inquiry into Dundalk Bombing
I Top I Here is media coverage of the fourth Barron Report: The Irish News, 5 July 2006: "Relatives 'furious' over Barron report blunder See also The Irish News online breaking news, 5 July 2006: Pub bombers 'treated better than victims' families' See also: Oireachtas press release of 5 July 2006. Daily Ireland, 6 July 2006: Blast victim’s relative hits out The Irish Examiner, 6 July 2006: Loyalists had licence to kill Catholics, finds inquiry The Irish Independent, 6 July 2006: Bombers 'treated better than victims' The Irish News, 6 July 2006: Relatives want 1975 bombing inquiry The Irish News, 6 July 2006: Horror lives on for bar owner The Irish News, 6 July 2006: Report points to RUC reservist's farm as base for UVF operations The Irish News, 6 July 2006: Hope that collusion theories may be brought to surface The Irish Times, 6 July 2006: 1970s bombing victims complain of official neglect LMFM Radio online news report, 6 July 2006: Hearings into report on Dundalk bombing to begin in September TOM News, 6 July 2006: Latest Barron Report Highlights Need for Ahern-Blair Summit on Collusion Daily Ireland, 7 July 2006: Taoiseach urged to call summit Daily Ireland, 7 July 2006: Barron inquiry typically leaves more questions than answers Conclusion of report into collusion allegations between loyalists and the British government is 'unsatisfactory' Daily Ireland, 7 July 2006: Families to discuss Barron report Daily Ireland, 7 July 2006: Garda probe questions raised The Irish News of the World, 9 July 2006: Showband massacre: shocking new report Former cop behind plot The Newry Democrat, 11 July 2006: Collusion summit call The Dundalk Democrat, 12 July 2006: Gardai expected bomb at Imperial The Dundalk Democrat, 12 July 2006: Barron Report is a step closer to the truth The Dundalk Democrat, 12 July 2006: Families will continue their campaign for justice The Argus (Dundalk), 12 July 2006: Inquiry lists 19 suspects The Argus (Dundalk), 12 July 2006: Members of RUC and UDR probably knew about plan to bomb Dundalk The Argus (Dundalk), 12 July 2006: Guide to names listed by inquiry The Argus (Dundalk), 12 July 2006: My father and family have been let down by the government The Argus (Dundalk), 12 July 2006: Authorities reluctance to admit mistakes cost families heartache The Argus (Dundalk), 12 July 2006:Joint Committee likely to hold series of hearings in autumn The Argus (Dundalk), 12 July 2006: Sharp differences over fingermarks evidence The Argus (Dundalk), 12 July 2006:Questions that still need answers Daily Ireland, 13 July 2006: Justice Group seeks advice I Top I Produced in association with the Ludlow Family. Last edited: 15 December 2006 14:18:44
Visit the Ludlow family's website. Visit Justice for the Forgotten Statement by John Oliver Weir Download the Barron Inquiry Report into the 17 May 1974 Dublin and Monaghan bombings, (pdf file) Barron Report: on the Dublin Bombings of 1972 and 1973, can also be downloaded in pdf form Download the Barron Report into the murder of Seamus Ludlow from the Oireachtas website (pdf file)
Copyright © 2006 the Rooney, Watters and Ludlow families. All rights reserved. Revised: December 15, 2006 .
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