Fermanagh victim's group sends representatives to Rwanda
Fermanagh victims and survivors group, South East Fermanagh Foundation (SEFF) representatives have travelled to Rwanda for a journey of education…
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Fermanagh victims and survivors group, South East Fermanagh Foundation (SEFF) representatives have travelled to Rwanda for a journey of education…
The family of a customs officer murdered by the IRA 40 years ago say the trauma is enduring through generations. Ivan Toombs, 42, died after he was shot in his office at Warrenpoint docks in Co Down on January 16 1981. His eldest son Paul – who was 16 at the time and the eldest of five siblings – recalled a difficult time for his family with his mother seriously ill in hospital. Mr Toombs, a part time Ulster Defence Regiment officer, had survived a previous attempt on his life in 1976, which led Paul to initially hope his father would also survive this attack. As we have got on with our l...