SKELTON TO TELL ALL ON OMAGH BOMB ATROCITY
Skelton to 'tell all' on Omagh bomb atrocity
BY TOMMY NETHERY
t. nethery@ulsterherald. com
A SENSATIONAL account on the aftermath of the Omagh bombing atrocity by the husband of one of the victims is expected to make uncomfortable reading for the PSNI, the British and Irish Governments and will also raise hackles at Omagh District Council.
Controversial figure Kevin Skelton, whose first wife Philomena was killed in the explosion, will make hard-hitting allegations in a 'no holds-barred' new book that chronicles his life.
Entitled 'Sent By An Angel' and co-written by Dublin-based author Fiona Kinsella, the book is a tragic love story and is set to hit the shelves at the beginning of April.
In it, the outspoken Mr Skelton speaks forthrightly and emotionally about the carnage, utter devastation and the personal pain caused by the 1998 Real IRA atrocity that claimed the lives of 31 people, including unborn twins.
Confirming that the book is to be launched shortly, the straight-talking Drumquin man refused to make any comment regarding its contents.
However, it is understood that the controversial writings will make uncomfortable reading for the British and Irish governments, the Gardai and the PSNI.
Sources indicate that the contentious Mr Skelton is highly-critical of the investigation into the 1998 bombing which he alleges was allowed to happen for purely political reasons.
It is understood that Omagh District Council and some of its senior figures are also lambasted over their handling of the Memorial Garden project at Sedan Avenue.
The Ulster Herald also understands that the opinionated Mr Skelton speaks about requesting to meet Liam Campbell - found liable for the bombing in a civil trial along with Michael McKevitt, Colm Murphy and Seamus Daly, having run-ins with British ministers John Reid and Jack Straw.
There will also be an account of how he jammed the phone lines of a New York radio station after slamming Irish Americans for financing the buying of Semtex for militant republicans.
As well as highlighting Mr Skelton's trials and tribulations, the book tells the story of Mr Skelton the happily married family man before the worst atrocity in the history of the Troubles, of his work with Romanian orphans and how he met his current wife Maria.
The title 'Sent By An Angel' is direct reference to his daughter Gabriella, who was born in October 2005. Co-author Fiona Kinsella is involved in multi-media production and Mr Skelton has refused to deny that the book may be turned into a film.
BY TOMMY NETHERY
t. nethery@ulsterherald. com
A SENSATIONAL account on the aftermath of the Omagh bombing atrocity by the husband of one of the victims is expected to make uncomfortable reading for the PSNI, the British and Irish Governments and will also raise hackles at Omagh District Council.
Controversial figure Kevin Skelton, whose first wife Philomena was killed in the explosion, will make hard-hitting allegations in a 'no holds-barred' new book that chronicles his life.
Entitled 'Sent By An Angel' and co-written by Dublin-based author Fiona Kinsella, the book is a tragic love story and is set to hit the shelves at the beginning of April.
In it, the outspoken Mr Skelton speaks forthrightly and emotionally about the carnage, utter devastation and the personal pain caused by the 1998 Real IRA atrocity that claimed the lives of 31 people, including unborn twins.
Confirming that the book is to be launched shortly, the straight-talking Drumquin man refused to make any comment regarding its contents.
However, it is understood that the controversial writings will make uncomfortable reading for the British and Irish governments, the Gardai and the PSNI.
Sources indicate that the contentious Mr Skelton is highly-critical of the investigation into the 1998 bombing which he alleges was allowed to happen for purely political reasons.
It is understood that Omagh District Council and some of its senior figures are also lambasted over their handling of the Memorial Garden project at Sedan Avenue.
The Ulster Herald also understands that the opinionated Mr Skelton speaks about requesting to meet Liam Campbell - found liable for the bombing in a civil trial along with Michael McKevitt, Colm Murphy and Seamus Daly, having run-ins with British ministers John Reid and Jack Straw.
There will also be an account of how he jammed the phone lines of a New York radio station after slamming Irish Americans for financing the buying of Semtex for militant republicans.
As well as highlighting Mr Skelton's trials and tribulations, the book tells the story of Mr Skelton the happily married family man before the worst atrocity in the history of the Troubles, of his work with Romanian orphans and how he met his current wife Maria.
The title 'Sent By An Angel' is direct reference to his daughter Gabriella, who was born in October 2005. Co-author Fiona Kinsella is involved in multi-media production and Mr Skelton has refused to deny that the book may be turned into a film.
Further Information
Publisher: ULSTER HERALD
Ref: UH/1989
Published Date: 28-Jan-10
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