Omagh Bombing Inquiry Highlights Family Impact

The Omagh Bombing Inquiry has heard emotional statements from the family of Veda Short, a mother of four who was killed in the 1998 Real IRA bombing. Veda's children described her as a loving and family-oriented woman who had just welcomed a new grandchild the night before the attack. The family expressed how their lives were shattered by her brutal death, which also led to the decline and eventual death of their father, who passed away six years later, describing him as 'another casualty' of the tragedy. Veda was among the 29 victims, including a pregnant woman, who died when the bomb exploded on Market Street in Omagh. Her family lamented the loss of opportunities to say goodbye, and to see her grow old and partake in family milestones. Their statements underscore the enduring pain and loss experienced by families affected by the bombing.