Colm Murphy
Irelandformer memberMale3.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Colm Murphy was a key member of Óglaigh na hÉireann and was found liable for his role in the 1998 Omagh bombing. He was a significant figure in the dissident republican movement until his death in 2021, associated with the group's violent activities against state forces.
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Colm Murphy was described as the 'spider at the centre of the web' in the Omagh bombing inquiry.
Dissident republican Colm Murphy was ‘spider at centre of web’, Omagh bombing inquiry hears – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-09-21
Ireland· 2026-09-21
AGS president Supt Colm Murphy discussed the need for increased manpower in the Garda.
Justice Minister ‘surprised’ Irish Prison Service paid ‘2 Johnnies’ €24,600 for podcast – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-09-25
Ireland· 2025-09-25
Colm Murphy is an acting district officer who discusses the mental toll of firefighting.
‘I didn’t recognise my former colleague until he was pronounced dead’ – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-08-02
Ireland· 2025-08-02
Colm Murphy was found liable in a civil trial for the 1998 Omagh bomb atrocity and was a member of ONH.
PSNI urges against retaliation after dissident republican is shot – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-02-24
Ireland· 2025-02-24
