Remains in bog believed to be one of IRA ‘disappeared’ victims

WELL-PRESERVED human remains located in a Co Monaghan bog are believed to be those of Charlie Armstrong, one of the IRA ‘disappeared’.

The 57-year-old from Crossmaglen, south Armagh, disappeared for no apparent reason on his way to join his wife Kathleen at Mass 29 years ago. The IRA never claimed responsibility for the murder but Mr Armstrong was always believed to be a republican victim.

Yesterday afternoon, officers of the Independent Commission for the Location of Victims’ Remains (ICLVR) found a skeleton in a remote boghole at Kilmurray, Co Monaghan, several hundred yards from the border. A forensic examination was ongoing last night.