Project Detail

Omagh – The Legacy

Synopsis

The bomb which exploded in Omagh on August 15th 1998 was the worst terrorist atrocity in the history of Northern Ireland. Twenty nine people died. It follows the courageous struggle back to health of two of the many children who were injured. Narrated by Liam Neeson, it is a poignant reminder of the terrible cost of the conflict in the Province.

Details

Year
2000
Running time
50 mins
Format
U-Matic
Director
Iain Webster
Producer
Iain Webster
Editor
Ian Williamson
Director of Photography
Iain Webster
Sound
Iain Webster
Composer
Irené Martin
Screen Writer
Iain Webster Music: Irené Martin

Production Status

Production Company

Network Media Contact: Iain Webster 46 My Lady's Mile, Holywood, Co. Down, N. Ireland BT18 9EN Tel: 44 02890 427265 Fax: 44 2890 427265 networkmedia@nireland.com northdown.co.uk/networkmedia

Sales Company

BBC Northern Ireland for BBC2 Network Ormeau Avenue, Belfast Tel: 01232 338400 ann.carragher@bbc.co.uk

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