Enniskillen Remembrance Day bombing prompts widespread revulsion
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The Enniskillen Bombing
On Remembrance Day in 1987, a bombing in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, shocked the world and led to widespread revulsion. The bombing was carried out by the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) and resulted in the deaths of 12 people.
The Bombing
The bomb exploded without warning during a Remembrance Day ceremony, killing 12 people and injuring more than 60. The victims included both Protestants and Catholics, and the bombing was widely condemned.
The Aftermath
The bombing led to widespread revulsion and condemnation, both in Northern Ireland and internationally. It marked a turning point in the Troubles, the conflict in Northern Ireland, and led to increased efforts to find a peaceful solution.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1987 | Enniskillen Remembrance Day bombing |
The Enniskillen bombing remains one of the most infamous events of the Troubles and had a significant impact on the political landscape of Northern Ireland.
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