Public inquiry into Omagh bomb to begin hearings

The Real IRA bombing of Omagh was the worst single atrocity of the Troubles in Northern Ireland (Paul McErlane/PA)

The public inquiry into the Omagh bombing is to hold its first substantive hearings.

Bereaved families and survivors are expected to gather at the Strule Arts Centre in the Co Tyrone town on Tuesday for the inquiry which will examine whether the atrocity could reasonably have been prevented by UK authorities.