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Memorial
ID No.: |
900 |
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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): |
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Date
Unveiled: |
2000 |
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First Viewed: |
04 December 2008 |
Last Viewed: |
09 October 2010 |
Photographs: |
18 |
Comments: |
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Compiler: |
Martin Melaugh; Sara McDowell |
