The latest search for the remains of Columba McVeigh, a victim of the IRA, has ended without success. The Independent Commission for the Location of Victims' Remains (ICLVR) has conducted multiple unsuccessful searches since 1999. The UK and Irish Commissioners express disappointment and renew their appeal for information.
An urgent appeal for information to find Disappeared victim Columba McVeigh has been made as the latest search for his remains ends. The 19-year-old from Co Tyrone was abducted, killed and secretly buried by the IRA in 1975. The Independent Commission for the Location of Victims' Remains (ICLVR) has conducted six unsuccessful searches at Bragan Bog in Co Monaghan since 1999.
In a joint statement, the UK and Irish Commissioners, Rosalie Flanagan and Tim Dalton, said it is"very disappointing" that the latest search has ended without finding Mr McVeigh's remains. "We are conscious that this is a very distressing and difficult time for the McVeigh family who have shown remarkable courage and resilience over many years," they said. "But they can be assured that the commission will never close the book on a case while there is still the possibility that the information we need can be brought forward and acted upon." They said they are urgently renewing their appeal for information to help to find Mr McVeig
Columba Mcveigh Disappeared Victim IRA Search Remains Appeal Information