Article 5CAWA Former Real IRA leader Michael McKevitt dies aged 71

Former Real IRA leader Michael McKevitt dies aged 71

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One of four men found liable for the 1998 Omagh bombing, though he always denied being involved

The former Real IRA leader Michael McKevitt has died following a battle with cancer.

McKevitt, who was one of four men found liable for the Omagh bomb, had been diagnosed with terminal cancer a number of years ago. He was released from prison in 2016 after serving a 20-year sentence for directing terrorism and membership of an illegal organisation.

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