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New search taking place in Co Monaghan bog for IRA victim Columba McVeigh

New search taking place in Co Monaghan bog for IRA victim Columba McVeigh — Columba McVeigh was murdered and secretly buried by the Provisional IRA (Family handout/PA)

Wed, 27 Aug, 2025 - 09:35

Gráinne Ní Aodha, PA

A new dig is taking place at Bragan Bog in Co Monaghan to search for the remains of Tyrone teenager Columba McVeigh.

The 19-year-old from Donaghmore was abducted by the Provisional IRA, killed and secretly buried in 1975.

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