Inquests Ordered for McGurk’s Bar Bombing Victims After New Evidence Uncovered
Belfast, Northern Ireland – Families affected by the tragic bombing at McGurk’s Bar in 1971 have been informed by the attorney general that new inquests are warranted due to recently discovered evidence. The attack, carried out by the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF), resulted in the deaths of 15 individuals. Concerns have been raised by the families regarding the potential advance knowledge of the attack by British armed forces. Subsequent to the uncovering of new evidence …