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Omagh Bomb Memorial Garden

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Memorial ID No.:
900
Memorial Title:
Omagh Bomb Memorial Garden
Commemorating:
Those killed in the Omagh Bomb on 15 August 1998.
Information about person(s) commemorated
Date of Incident:
15 August 1998
Description:
Large memorial garden, incorporating a pond / water feature, a wall containing a number of plaques, and tall metal poles which support a series of mirrors.
Inscription(s):
There is a series of inscriptions on granite stones built on top of a low circular wall.
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Location Address:
Omagh Bomb Memorial Garden, Drumragh Avenue, Omagh,
County Tyrone, Northern Ireland.
BT79
Location Guide:
A short distance from the junction of Drumragh Avenue and Market Street. Garden is located next to the Strule River. The garden is situated about 200m from the site of the car bomb.
Map Grid Ref:
IH453728
X,Y Co-ordinates:
X: 245349, Y: 372797
Previous Location:
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Nature:
Civilian
Physical Type:
Memorial Garden
Physical Materials:
Stone Granite, Metal Steel, Hard landscaping, Water, Plants
Setting:
Garden
Access:
Public Unrestricted
Post Unveiling:
The original design of the garden was changed in time for the 10th anniversary in 2008. The new design incorporates a system of mirrors which are intended to reflect light from the garden to the monument on Market Street. The new design for the garden attracted some controversary.
Commissioned By:
Community
Artist(s):
Date Unveiled:
2000
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First Viewed:
04 December 2008
Last Viewed:
09 October 2010
Photographs:
18
Comments:
Compiler:
Martin Melaugh; Sara McDowell

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