
Michael McKevitt
Michael McKevitt was a prominent figure in the dissident republican movement in Ireland, known for his leadership role in the Real IRA, a group responsible for various violent acts during the Troubles. He was implicated in the 1998 Omagh bombing, which resulted in the deaths of 31 people, including unborn twins, and was later found liable for the attack in a civil court. McKevitt's activities and leadership in the Real IRA have made him a controversial figure in Irish history, representing the ongoing conflict and division surrounding issues of nationalism and republicanism.
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Michael McKevitt was a former Real IRA leader involved in the Omagh bombing.
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





