BUNCRANA PLANS BOMB ANNIVERSARY SERVICE
Buncrana plans bomb anniversary service
PLANS are being finalised to mark the anniversary of the Omagh bomb in Buncrana.
A service is to be held on Sunday afternoon, August 15, in the town's Market Square, to coincide with a remembrance service in Omagh.
Three young boys from Buncrana were among those who lost their lives in the Market Street bomb last August James Barker and Sean McLaughlin, both aged 12, and Oran Doherty, aged eight.
The event is being co-ordinated by the Anniversary Organising Committee in Buncrana, which is made up of representatives from the local Scoil Iosagain N.S. and Scoil Mhuire, Foyle and Londonderry College, the Urban District Council, the churches and various members of the community, including some of those who hosted the Spanish visitors, two of whom also died in the bombing.
Rev. Shane Bradley, of the organising committee, said that since the bombing, many in the community had strived to show support and care to those most in need social services, clergy, neighbours, and not least the schools most closely associated with the three boys who were killed, Scoil Iosagain N.S. and Scoil Mhuire.
"There have been countless events, some attempting to give expression to the feelings of that terrible day 'Memories, I am', books of reflections by children touched by what happened, and other events to shine a little light into the darkness of grief, such as social evenings, concerts and the like," Fr. Bradley said.
He said links were being forged between the community, the people of Omagh and in Spain.
"We have all shared in the suffering, and so have also strived to show support and care to one another. Families have been in contact with each other, schools have been involved in joint ventures, and the caring services have kept in touch," he said.
"Those directly involved with our people have been here a number of times, and we are most grateful that we have always been included in any major event associated with the tragedy."
Commenting on the proposed anniversary service, Fr. Bradley said: "As with all events associated with this tragedy, we lave a twofold aim. Firstly, we hope to give expression to our compassion and sensitivity towards those most hurt.
"By recalling that tragic day in music, song and reflection we can give sincere expression of our compassion with those for whom the clock has stopped.
"But also, through drama and prayer, we will attempt to express the deep seated hope of faith, that evil is not the last word, that light can shine out through darkness, and life can emerge out of death."
Fr. Bradley added: "The service is open to all, and while focused on the Omagh atrocity, we are mindful of all who have suffered, whatever their political colours, due to the so called Troubles."
PLANS are being finalised to mark the anniversary of the Omagh bomb in Buncrana.
A service is to be held on Sunday afternoon, August 15, in the town's Market Square, to coincide with a remembrance service in Omagh.
Three young boys from Buncrana were among those who lost their lives in the Market Street bomb last August James Barker and Sean McLaughlin, both aged 12, and Oran Doherty, aged eight.
The event is being co-ordinated by the Anniversary Organising Committee in Buncrana, which is made up of representatives from the local Scoil Iosagain N.S. and Scoil Mhuire, Foyle and Londonderry College, the Urban District Council, the churches and various members of the community, including some of those who hosted the Spanish visitors, two of whom also died in the bombing.
Rev. Shane Bradley, of the organising committee, said that since the bombing, many in the community had strived to show support and care to those most in need social services, clergy, neighbours, and not least the schools most closely associated with the three boys who were killed, Scoil Iosagain N.S. and Scoil Mhuire.
"There have been countless events, some attempting to give expression to the feelings of that terrible day 'Memories, I am', books of reflections by children touched by what happened, and other events to shine a little light into the darkness of grief, such as social evenings, concerts and the like," Fr. Bradley said.
He said links were being forged between the community, the people of Omagh and in Spain.
"We have all shared in the suffering, and so have also strived to show support and care to one another. Families have been in contact with each other, schools have been involved in joint ventures, and the caring services have kept in touch," he said.
"Those directly involved with our people have been here a number of times, and we are most grateful that we have always been included in any major event associated with the tragedy."
Commenting on the proposed anniversary service, Fr. Bradley said: "As with all events associated with this tragedy, we lave a twofold aim. Firstly, we hope to give expression to our compassion and sensitivity towards those most hurt.
"By recalling that tragic day in music, song and reflection we can give sincere expression of our compassion with those for whom the clock has stopped.
"But also, through drama and prayer, we will attempt to express the deep seated hope of faith, that evil is not the last word, that light can shine out through darkness, and life can emerge out of death."
Fr. Bradley added: "The service is open to all, and while focused on the Omagh atrocity, we are mindful of all who have suffered, whatever their political colours, due to the so called Troubles."
Further Information
Publisher: TYRONE CONSTITUTION
Ref: TC/1367
Published Date: 15-Jul-99
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