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New search in Monaghan bog for Columba McVeigh

The Independent Commission for the Location of Victims' Remains resumes search at Bragan Bog after six unsuccessful attempts since 1999, covering over 26 acres.

Summary by RTÉ
A new dig is taking place at Bragan Bog in Co Monaghan, to search for the remains of Tyrone teenager Columba McVeigh.

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Irish TimesIrish Times
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New search in Co Monaghan bog for Disappeared victim Columba McVeigh

Latest dig for teen buried by IRA is continuation of search undertaken two years ago

·Dublin, Ireland
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BBC NewsBBC News
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Columba McVeigh: Bog searched again for remains of IRA murder victim

Mr McVeigh, from Donaghmore in County Tyrone, was murdered in 1975 when he was 19.

·United Kingdom
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Impartial ReporterImpartial Reporter
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New search taking place in Monaghan bog for IRA victim Columba McVeigh

Undated family handout file photo of Columba McVeigh, who was murdered and secretly buried by the Provisional IRA.

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RTÉRTÉ
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New search in Monaghan bog for Columba McVeigh

A new dig is taking place at Bragan Bog in Co Monaghan, to search for the remains of Tyrone teenager Columba McVeigh.

·Ireland
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Irish ExaminerIrish Examiner
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New search taking place in Co Monaghan bog for IRA victim Columba McVeigh

News from the Irish Examiner's team of reporters

·Ireland
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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
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