Taoiseach Enda Kenny shows support to families of Omagh bomb victims

by Gráinne Connolly

At a recent event in Washington, Enda Kenny pledged his support for Omagh families, campaigning for justice for their loved ones who were victims in the Omagh Bomb. 

He was speaking at a St.Patrick's day event when he stated that he would "be delighted" to get in touch with them. 

The Irish Prime Minister has met with the Omagh families several times in the past. 

Mr Kenny went as far as encouraging the campaigners to contact his office at Government buildings in Dublin.

The event in the US Capital also featured Vice President Pence and other Irish-American politicians, including Senator George Mitchell. 

The Senator also showed his support and solidarity with the victims, as he proudly revealed that his daughter was named after a "remarkable survivor of that terrible day". 

His newborn daughter has been named Claire, after Claire Gallagher who lost her sight in the 1998 attack on Market Street. 

Senator Mitchell also went on to describe the victims and their families as the "real heroes of the Northern Ireland peace process".