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10
1257
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Personal Accounts from Northern Ireland's Troubles (<em>collection</em>)
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Pluto Press
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2000
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Book
Language
A language of the resource
English
Description
An account of the resource
This collection is contained in an edited book which has 14 personal accounts from individuals affected by the conflict in Northern Ireland. The accounts are based on in-depth interviews and survey work conducted by The Cost of the Troubles Study which operated from 1996 to 1999.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Marie Smyth and Marie-Therese Fay (editors)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Story-Telling / Personal Accounts related to the conflict in Northern Ireland.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
The Cost of the Troubles Study:<br /><a href="http://cain.ulster.ac.uk/cts/" target="_blank">http://cain.ulster.ac.uk/cts/</a>
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Story Title
The title, if any, of the story or account.
<em>'That was the last time I seen him'</em>
Story Available
Y/N
Yes
Story Format
Main format of the story (video; audio; etc.).
Text
Story Source
Source of where the story can be found.
Chapter 11, in, <strong>Smyth, Marie. Fay, Marie-Therese.</strong> (eds) (2000). Personal Accounts from Northern Ireland's Troubles: Public Conflict, Private Loss. London: Pluto Press.
Interviewee Surname
Morrissey
Interviewee Forename(s)
Paul
Language Spoken
Main language spoken during the interview.
English
Interviewee Gender
Male
Religion
Religion / denomination that the interviewee was brought up in.
Catholic
Birth Country
Country of birth if mentioned (or make assessment based on interview).
Northern Ireland
Victim 1
Name of first or main victim.
Joseph Morrissey
Relationship Victim 1
Family or personal relationship to victim 1.
Son
ID Victim 1
ID number from Sutton for victim 1.
1804
Status
Details of status of interviewee during conflict (civilian; security force; combatant; paramilitary; political party; loyal order; etc.).
Civilian
Ind Permission Form
Yes/No - Individual permission form signed and returned to Accounts.
No
Published Format
Video; Audio; Document; Image.
Document
Themes/Topics Mentioned
Major Themes/Topics first, then sub-themes and topics.
Shankill Butchers
Dates Mentioned
Specific dates, or ranges.
3 February 1977 [1970s]
Places Mentioned
Places mentioned: cities, towns, villages, etc.
Glencairn, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
<em>'That was the last time I seen him'</em>, by Paul Morrissey<span> (</span><em>story details</em><span>)</span>
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Marie Smyth and Marie-Therese Fay (editors)
Search Keywords
Non DC - Keywords/Key Phrases seperated by a comma that will be passed to the CAIN databases to find related content
Shankill Butchers
Cost of the Troubles Study
Personal Accounts from NI's Troubles
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Conflict Textiles (<em>collection</em>)
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Roberta Bacic (<em>curator</em>), assisted by Breege Doherty
Subject
The topic of the resource
Textiles / quilts that illustrate personal accounts / stories of the Northern Ireland conflict.
Description
An account of the resource
A collection of ten textiles / quilts that illustrate personal accounts / stories of the Northern Ireland conflict. This collection has been drawn from a much larger collection of textiles from Northern Ireland and a range of international countries.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2015
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
CAIN Web site
Relation
A related resource
More examples of conflict textiles can be found on Roberta Bacic's 'associated site' within the CAIN Web site:
http://cain.ulster.ac.uk/conflicttextiles/
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographs and Text.
Language
A language of the resource
English
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
The Northern Ireland conflict
Date Formed
Non DC - The year in which the organisation was first formed.
2008
Status
Non DC - Status of organisation and date checked
Active [checked 2017]
Contact
Non DC - Contact person within the organisation.
Roberta Bacic
Email
Non DC - Email address
roberta.conflicttextiles@gmail.com
Stories Collected
Non DC - Number of stories recorded as part of the project.
10
Stories Deposited
Non DC - Number of stories deposited with Accounts of the Conflict.
10
Delayed Access
Non DC - Yes/No on request for delayed access.
No
Availability Online
Non DC - Availabilty Status (deposited, delayed, external, cain)
deposited
Catalogue ID
Non DC - ID for the Catalogue entry that relates to this entry
152
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Story Title
The title, if any, of the story or account.
<em>'The Bill of Rights'</em>
Story Available
Y/N
Yes
Story Format
Main format of the story (video; audio; etc.).
Still image and accompanying story.
Identity Provided?
Has a proper name been provided? If yes, leave blank
No; anonymous
Ind Permission Form
Yes/No - Individual permission form signed and returned to Accounts.
No
Published Format
Video; Audio; Document; Image.
Photograph
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Textile
Other Keywords
Other keywords mentioned in the interview.
story-telling textile
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
<em>'The Bill of Rights'</em>, by Caw/Nelson Drive, Tullyalley Women’s Centre, and Galliagh Women’s Group (<em>story details</em>)
Description
An account of the resource
One of the stories told through the medium of textile art. This items is part of the Conflict Textiles collection that was compiled by Roberta Bacic. The quilt was created in 2010 by women from different community groups in Derry / Londonderry.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Caw/Nelson Drive, Tullyalley Women’s Centre, and Galliagh Women’s Group (<em>artists</em>), (story compiled by Roberta Bacic).
Subject
The topic of the resource
Story-telling textiles related to the Northern Ireland conflict.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
CAIN, University of Ulster
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2014
Relation
A related resource
More examples of conflict textiles can be found on Roberta Bacic's 'associated site' within the CAIN Web site:
http://cain.ulster.ac.uk/conflicttextiles/
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photograph (JPEG), and text (PDF)
Language
A language of the resource
English
Availability Online
Non DC - Availabilty Status (deposited, delayed, external, cain)
deposited
CAIN Links
Non DC - Links to related information on CAIN
CAIN: Associated Site: <a class="lightwindow page-options" title="Additional related information on the CAIN Web site" href="https://cain.ulster.ac.uk/conflicttextiles/" target="_blank">Conflict Textiles</a><br />CAIN: Associated Site: <a class="lightwindow page-options" title="Additional related information on the CAIN Web site" href="https://cain.ulster.ac.uk/conflicttextiles/search-quilts/fulltextiles/?id=169" target="_blank">Textile details</a>
Conflict Textiles
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Remembering 'Petals of Hope' (<em>collection</em>)
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Some of the recorded stories can be found at the 'Petals of Hope Revisited' blog: <a href="http://www.omaghpetals.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.omaghpetals.blogspot.co.uk/</a><br /><strong>See also:</strong><br /> Information about the original Petals of Hope project on Carole Kane's website: <a href="http://www.carolekane.com/index.php?/petals-of-hope/" target="_blank">www.carolekane.com/</a>
Stories Collected
Non DC - Number of stories recorded as part of the project.
15 video; 23 text
Stories Deposited
Non DC - Number of stories deposited with Accounts of the Conflict.
11 video; 15 text
Collection Permission Form
Non DC - Collection permission form signed and returned.
Yes (signed 29 March 2014)
Description
An account of the resource
The Remembering 'Petals of Hope' project (2013-14) produced a collection of 15 audio visual and 23 written stories related to the Omagh Bomb (15 August 1998). The work involved in conducting the interviews and producing the recordings was carried out by Carole Kane and Malachi O'Doherty.<br /> Carole Kane, a freelance artist / community arts facilitator, was involved in the original 'Petals of Hope' project (1998-99) in association with Omagh District Council, which, with the assistance of children from Omagh, transformed floral tributes left at the scene of the bomb into handmade paper and art work. This resulted in an exhibition in the spring and summer of 1999 and the publication of the exhibition catalogue entitled 'Petals of Hope' (1999).
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Carole Kane, and Malachi O'Doherty
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2014
Language
A language of the resource
English
Relation
A related resource
See also:<br /><em>The booklet:</em> <br /><strong>Kane, Carole., and O'Doherty, Malachi.</strong> (2014). Remembering: "Petals of Hope" - Artistic responses to the Omagh Bomb. Omagh: VSS and Omagh District Council.<br /><em>Web sites:</em><br /><a href="http://www.carolekane.com" target="_blank">www.carolekane.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.omagh.gov.uk/" target="_blank">www.omagh.gov.uk</a><br /><a href="http://www.omagh.gov.uk/district_of_omagh/omagh_remembers/petals_of_hope/" target="_blank">www.omagh.gov.uk/district_of_omagh/omagh_remembers/petals_of_hope/</a><br /> The original exhibition catalogue:<br /><strong>Kane, Carole.</strong> (1999). Petals of Hope. Omagh: Omagh District Council.<br />The catalogue is available to purchase at this Web page:<br /><a href="http://www.omagh.gov.uk/culture_leisure_and_tourism/visitor_services/online_book_store/?bookID=31" target="_blank">www.omagh.gov.uk/culture_leisure_and_tourism/visitor_services/online_book_store/?bookID=31</a>
Permission Form Scanned
Non DC - Scan of permission form uploaded to archive.
Yes
Delayed Access
Non DC - Yes/No on request for delayed access.
No
Availability Online
Non DC - Availabilty Status (deposited, delayed, external, cain)
deposited
Contact
Non DC - Contact person within the organisation.
Carole Kane (carolekane@btinternet.com)<br />Jean Brennan, Arts Manager, Omagh District Council (jean.brennan@omagh.gov.uk)
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Story Title
The title, if any, of the story or account.
<em>'The brillance of Petals of Hope ...'</em>
Interviewee Surname
Sweeney
Interviewee Forename(s)
Frank
Interviewee Gender
Male
Story Available
Y/N
Yes
Story Format
Main format of the story (video; audio; etc.).
Text
Story Source
Source of where the story can be found.
<span>Story contained in the booklet: </span><br /><strong>Kane, Carole., and O'Doherty, Malachi.</strong><span> (2014). Remebering: "Petals of Hope" - Artistic responses to the Omagh Bomb. Omagh: VSS and Omagh District Council.</span><br /><span>ISBN 978-1-86-991922-1</span><br /><span>Booklet available for download at Petals of Hope Revisted blogspot:</span><br /><a href="http://www.omaghpetals.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.omaghpetals.blogspot.co.uk/</a>
Themes/Topics Mentioned
Major Themes/Topics first, then sub-themes and topics.
Bombing
Dates Mentioned
Specific dates, or ranges.
15 August 1998 [1990s]
Events Mentioned
Major events mentioned.
Omagh bomb (15 August 1998)
Places Mentioned
Places mentioned: cities, towns, villages, etc.
Omagh [County Tyrone, Northern Ireland]
Other Keywords
Other keywords mentioned in the interview.
victims, survivors; car bomb, bombs, explosions, explosives
Ind Permission Form
Yes/No - Individual permission form signed and returned to Accounts.
No [do not use published story]
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
<em>'The brillance of Petals of Hope ...'</em>, by Frank Sweeney (<em>story details</em>)
Description
An account of the resource
One of 20 personal accounts related to the Omagh Bomb (15 August 1998). The accounts were published in the booklet Remembering: "Petals of Hope".
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Kane, Carole., and O'Doherty, Malachi.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
VSS and Omagh District Council.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2014
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Text; page 13 in the booklet.
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Omagh (County Tyrone, Northern Ireland); 1998
Collection ID
Non DC - ID for the Collection that relates to this entry
155
Organisation ID
Non DC - ID for the Organisation that relates to this entry
154
CAIN Links
Non DC - Links to related information on CAIN
CAIN Glossary: <a class="lightwindow page-options" title="Additional related information on the CAIN Web site" href="https://cain.ulster.ac.uk/othelem/glossary.htm#omaghbomb" target="_blank">Omagh Bomb</a><br />CAIN Key Event: <a class="lightwindow page-options" title="Additional related information on the CAIN Web site" href="https://cain.ulster.ac.uk/events/omagh/index.html" target="_blank">Omagh Bomb</a> (15 August 1998)<br />CAIN: Sutton's Index of Deaths: <a class="lightwindow page-options" title="Additional related information on the CAIN Web site" href="https://cain.ulster.ac.uk/cgi-bin/dyndeaths.pl?querytype=text&keyword=Omagh%20bomb" target="_blank">All Omagh bomb deaths</a>
Remembering 'Petals of Hope'
Workers' Educational Association (WEA)
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Remembering 'Petals of Hope' (<em>collection</em>)
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Some of the recorded stories can be found at the 'Petals of Hope Revisited' blog: <a href="http://www.omaghpetals.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.omaghpetals.blogspot.co.uk/</a><br /><strong>See also:</strong><br /> Information about the original Petals of Hope project on Carole Kane's website: <a href="http://www.carolekane.com/index.php?/petals-of-hope/" target="_blank">www.carolekane.com/</a>
Stories Collected
Non DC - Number of stories recorded as part of the project.
15 video; 23 text
Stories Deposited
Non DC - Number of stories deposited with Accounts of the Conflict.
11 video; 15 text
Collection Permission Form
Non DC - Collection permission form signed and returned.
Yes (signed 29 March 2014)
Description
An account of the resource
The Remembering 'Petals of Hope' project (2013-14) produced a collection of 15 audio visual and 23 written stories related to the Omagh Bomb (15 August 1998). The work involved in conducting the interviews and producing the recordings was carried out by Carole Kane and Malachi O'Doherty.<br /> Carole Kane, a freelance artist / community arts facilitator, was involved in the original 'Petals of Hope' project (1998-99) in association with Omagh District Council, which, with the assistance of children from Omagh, transformed floral tributes left at the scene of the bomb into handmade paper and art work. This resulted in an exhibition in the spring and summer of 1999 and the publication of the exhibition catalogue entitled 'Petals of Hope' (1999).
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Carole Kane, and Malachi O'Doherty
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2014
Language
A language of the resource
English
Relation
A related resource
See also:<br /><em>The booklet:</em> <br /><strong>Kane, Carole., and O'Doherty, Malachi.</strong> (2014). Remembering: "Petals of Hope" - Artistic responses to the Omagh Bomb. Omagh: VSS and Omagh District Council.<br /><em>Web sites:</em><br /><a href="http://www.carolekane.com" target="_blank">www.carolekane.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.omagh.gov.uk/" target="_blank">www.omagh.gov.uk</a><br /><a href="http://www.omagh.gov.uk/district_of_omagh/omagh_remembers/petals_of_hope/" target="_blank">www.omagh.gov.uk/district_of_omagh/omagh_remembers/petals_of_hope/</a><br /> The original exhibition catalogue:<br /><strong>Kane, Carole.</strong> (1999). Petals of Hope. Omagh: Omagh District Council.<br />The catalogue is available to purchase at this Web page:<br /><a href="http://www.omagh.gov.uk/culture_leisure_and_tourism/visitor_services/online_book_store/?bookID=31" target="_blank">www.omagh.gov.uk/culture_leisure_and_tourism/visitor_services/online_book_store/?bookID=31</a>
Permission Form Scanned
Non DC - Scan of permission form uploaded to archive.
Yes
Delayed Access
Non DC - Yes/No on request for delayed access.
No
Availability Online
Non DC - Availabilty Status (deposited, delayed, external, cain)
deposited
Contact
Non DC - Contact person within the organisation.
Carole Kane (carolekane@btinternet.com)<br />Jean Brennan, Arts Manager, Omagh District Council (jean.brennan@omagh.gov.uk)
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Story Title
The title, if any, of the story or account.
<em>'The human justice system, ...'</em>
Story Available
Y/N
Yes
Story Format
Main format of the story (video; audio; etc.).
Text
Story Source
Source of where the story can be found.
<span>Story contained in the booklet: </span><br /><strong>Kane, Carole., and O'Doherty, Malachi.</strong><span> (2014). Remebering: "Petals of Hope" - Artistic responses to the Omagh Bomb. Omagh: VSS and Omagh District Council.</span><br /><span>ISBN 978-1-86-991922-1</span><br /><span>Booklet available for download at Petals of Hope Revisted blogspot:</span><br /><a href="http://www.omaghpetals.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.omaghpetals.blogspot.co.uk/</a>
Interviewee Surname
Watt
Interviewee Forename(s)
Nichole
Interviewee Gender
Female
Themes/Topics Mentioned
Major Themes/Topics first, then sub-themes and topics.
Bombing
Dates Mentioned
Specific dates, or ranges.
15 August 1998 [1990s]
Events Mentioned
Major events mentioned.
Omagh bomb (15 August 1998)
Places Mentioned
Places mentioned: cities, towns, villages, etc.
Omagh [County Tyrone, Northern Ireland]
Other Keywords
Other keywords mentioned in the interview.
victims, survivors; car bomb, bombs, explosions, explosives
Ind Permission Form
Yes/No - Individual permission form signed and returned to Accounts.
Yes (signed 20 February 2014)
Ind Form Uploaded
Scanned copy of paper form for preservation alongside the stories.
Yes
Ind Delay Access Y/N
Y/N for individual story-teller delayed access request (check signed permission form)
No
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
<em>'The human justice system, ...'</em>, by Nicole Watt (<em>story details</em>)
Description
An account of the resource
One of 20 personal accounts related to the Omagh Bomb (15 August 1998). The accounts were published in the booklet Remembering: "Petals of Hope".
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Kane, Carole., and O'Doherty, Malachi.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
VSS and Omagh District Council.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2014
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Text; pages 25-26 in the booklet
Language
A language of the resource
English
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Omagh (County Tyrone, Northern Ireland); 1998
Collection ID
Non DC - ID for the Collection that relates to this entry
155
Organisation ID
Non DC - ID for the Organisation that relates to this entry
154
CAIN Links
Non DC - Links to related information on CAIN
CAIN Glossary: <a class="lightwindow page-options" title="Additional related information on the CAIN Web site" href="https://cain.ulster.ac.uk/othelem/glossary.htm#omaghbomb" target="_blank">Omagh Bomb</a><br />CAIN Key Event: <a class="lightwindow page-options" title="Additional related information on the CAIN Web site" href="https://cain.ulster.ac.uk/events/omagh/index.html" target="_blank">Omagh Bomb</a> (15 August 1998)<br />CAIN: Sutton's Index of Deaths: <a class="lightwindow page-options" title="Additional related information on the CAIN Web site" href="https://cain.ulster.ac.uk/cgi-bin/dyndeaths.pl?querytype=text&keyword=Omagh%20bomb" target="_blank">All Omagh bomb deaths</a>
Availability Online
Non DC - Availabilty Status (deposited, delayed, external, cain)
deposited
Remembering 'Petals of Hope'
Workers' Educational Association (WEA)
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https://accounts.ulster.ac.uk/repo24/files/original/aeb34f07b2a9e56635d77904df72d124.pdf
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PDF Text
Text
Remembering:
“Petals of Hope”
Artistic responses to the Omagh Bomb
Conversations with Carole Kane and Malachi O’Doherty
1
�Nicole Watt
“The human justice system, made of imperfect
people in an imperfect world, rarely satisfies our need
for resolution.’
It was a typically cloudy day in Northern Ireland when I first wandered into the Garden of
Light, the memorial established to honour the thirty-one lives lost in the Omagh Bomb of
1998. Having recently emigrated from America, I was unaware of the garden’s meaning,
only that I was heavily pregnant and it had a lovely lily pond which beckoned me to rest
my tired feet.
A bomb has never exploded in York, Pennsylvania. As far as I know there has never been
a murder in the neighbourhood where I grew up. And yet, there were tragedies of a
different kind, as there always are wherever human beings live.
The crimes I experienced during my youth and early adulthood are those rarely talked
about in public circles. Although society has changed much, most people are still not
comfortable hearing the stories I could tell, nor the stories of others like me. No one will
ever build a memorial garden to our lost childhood where we can gather to share our
grief, to feel strength and hope in numbers. Most of us will never have the opportunity to
pursue justice in a court of law.
Defending the innocent and holding lawbreakers accountable is vital in a healthy society.
However, I am all too aware, as are most of us, that the human justice system, made
of imperfect people in an imperfect world, rarely satisfies our need for resolution. The
bitterness and pain can linger for years, even decades, poisoning our lives and the lives
of those we love.. What is the answer then?
As a fellow sojourner on the path of injustice, I have come to believe that healing, closure
and justice is possible, even in the absence of monetary compensation or an admission
of guilt. I know because this is what has happened in my life. But believing in it takes a
shift in perception.
I have never had the opportunity to take those who harmed me to court, and yet justice
has entered my life in the form of purpose. While those who pursue crime and evil lose
their way, corrupting themselves and others, if we take the high road through our loss, we
will find noble purposes to pursue that benefit us and others around us.
When we are able and willing to empathise with others who suffer, justice and healing
redeem us in the form of compassion? When we are able to bear burdens others cannot
because we have carried such a deep grief for so long, we are given justice in the form
of strength? When the suffering that has gouged our hearts one day, perhaps far down
the road, creates a deep well that can now experience incredible joy and love, that no
longer takes a single moment for granted, we experience justice and healing in the very
gift of being more fully alive?
25
�When others trust us enough to tell us their stories we are given the honour of being
witnesses to others’ lives? And by listening, we are being heard, too, if not by an earthly
court, then by a much higher one, who judges not for this lifetime only, but for eternity.
Stepping into the garden on this sunny autumn day, I am reminded of the millions who
suffer and are not comforted: Abused children, victims of torture, those whose stories are
still bound in shame and silence. Perhaps we cannot achieve earthly justice for ourselves
and those we have lost, but maybe we can receive another form through helping others
who have no hope of helping themselves. We can be the light shining in the darkness- a
light so bright that it will be said of us ‘the darkness did not overcome it.’
No one can tell anyone else when or where or how the time of healing or surrender
will come or when the pursuit of justice has reached its end. The road of grief and
redemption has its own clock and the hour ticks differently for each person. But I feel
compelled to speak out for those who have shared their story with me: whether the guilty
ever receive their worldly due or not, I pray for you the same things I pray for myself- a life
of joy, love, healing, divine justice- and most of all - peace.
26
�This publication has received support from the Victims Support Programme for Groups
Working with Victims and Survivors, which is administered by VSS on behalf of the Office of
the First and Deputy First Minister. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of
the Victims and Survivors Service.
�
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Remembering 'Petals of Hope' (<em>collection</em>)
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Some of the recorded stories can be found at the 'Petals of Hope Revisited' blog: <a href="http://www.omaghpetals.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.omaghpetals.blogspot.co.uk/</a><br /><strong>See also:</strong><br /> Information about the original Petals of Hope project on Carole Kane's website: <a href="http://www.carolekane.com/index.php?/petals-of-hope/" target="_blank">www.carolekane.com/</a>
Stories Collected
Non DC - Number of stories recorded as part of the project.
15 video; 23 text
Stories Deposited
Non DC - Number of stories deposited with Accounts of the Conflict.
11 video; 15 text
Collection Permission Form
Non DC - Collection permission form signed and returned.
Yes (signed 29 March 2014)
Description
An account of the resource
The Remembering 'Petals of Hope' project (2013-14) produced a collection of 15 audio visual and 23 written stories related to the Omagh Bomb (15 August 1998). The work involved in conducting the interviews and producing the recordings was carried out by Carole Kane and Malachi O'Doherty.<br /> Carole Kane, a freelance artist / community arts facilitator, was involved in the original 'Petals of Hope' project (1998-99) in association with Omagh District Council, which, with the assistance of children from Omagh, transformed floral tributes left at the scene of the bomb into handmade paper and art work. This resulted in an exhibition in the spring and summer of 1999 and the publication of the exhibition catalogue entitled 'Petals of Hope' (1999).
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Carole Kane, and Malachi O'Doherty
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2014
Language
A language of the resource
English
Relation
A related resource
See also:<br /><em>The booklet:</em> <br /><strong>Kane, Carole., and O'Doherty, Malachi.</strong> (2014). Remembering: "Petals of Hope" - Artistic responses to the Omagh Bomb. Omagh: VSS and Omagh District Council.<br /><em>Web sites:</em><br /><a href="http://www.carolekane.com" target="_blank">www.carolekane.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.omagh.gov.uk/" target="_blank">www.omagh.gov.uk</a><br /><a href="http://www.omagh.gov.uk/district_of_omagh/omagh_remembers/petals_of_hope/" target="_blank">www.omagh.gov.uk/district_of_omagh/omagh_remembers/petals_of_hope/</a><br /> The original exhibition catalogue:<br /><strong>Kane, Carole.</strong> (1999). Petals of Hope. Omagh: Omagh District Council.<br />The catalogue is available to purchase at this Web page:<br /><a href="http://www.omagh.gov.uk/culture_leisure_and_tourism/visitor_services/online_book_store/?bookID=31" target="_blank">www.omagh.gov.uk/culture_leisure_and_tourism/visitor_services/online_book_store/?bookID=31</a>
Permission Form Scanned
Non DC - Scan of permission form uploaded to archive.
Yes
Delayed Access
Non DC - Yes/No on request for delayed access.
No
Availability Online
Non DC - Availabilty Status (deposited, delayed, external, cain)
deposited
Contact
Non DC - Contact person within the organisation.
Carole Kane (carolekane@btinternet.com)<br />Jean Brennan, Arts Manager, Omagh District Council (jean.brennan@omagh.gov.uk)
Publication
A book, article, monograph etc.
Author
Author of the publication
Watt, Nicole.
Date Type
Publication, Submission, Completion date etc.
2014
Publication Title
Full title of publication, as it appears on item.
<em>'The human justice system, ...'</em><span>, <span>in, </span><strong>Kane, Carole., and O'Doherty, Malachi.</strong><span> (2014). Remebering: "Petals of Hope" - Artistic responses to the Omagh Bomb. Omagh: VSS and Omagh District Council.</span></span>
Publisher Location
Place of publication: city / town
Omagh
Publisher
VSS and Omagh District Council.
Publication Type
Report, Book, Manual etc.
Booklet
Publication Status
Published, in Press, Unpublished, etc.
Published
ISBN
978-1-86-991922-1
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
<em>'The human justice system, ...'</em><span>, by Nicole Watt (</span><em>story text</em><span>)</span>
Description
An account of the resource
The text, in PDF (Portable Document Format), of one of 20 personal accounts related to the Omagh Bomb (15 August 1998). The accounts were published in the booklet Remembering: "Petals of Hope".
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Kane, Carole., and O'Doherty, Malachi.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
VSS and Omagh District Council.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2014
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Text; PDF; 269KB
Language
A language of the resource
English
Availability Online
Non DC - Availabilty Status (deposited, delayed, external, cain)
deposited
Catalogue ID
Non DC - ID for the Catalogue entry that relates to this entry
2298
Collection ID
Non DC - ID for the Collection that relates to this entry
155
Organisation ID
Non DC - ID for the Organisation that relates to this entry
154
Remembering 'Petals of Hope'
Workers' Educational Association (WEA)
-
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Remembering 'Petals of Hope' (<em>collection</em>)
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Some of the recorded stories can be found at the 'Petals of Hope Revisited' blog: <a href="http://www.omaghpetals.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.omaghpetals.blogspot.co.uk/</a><br /><strong>See also:</strong><br /> Information about the original Petals of Hope project on Carole Kane's website: <a href="http://www.carolekane.com/index.php?/petals-of-hope/" target="_blank">www.carolekane.com/</a>
Stories Collected
Non DC - Number of stories recorded as part of the project.
15 video; 23 text
Stories Deposited
Non DC - Number of stories deposited with Accounts of the Conflict.
11 video; 15 text
Collection Permission Form
Non DC - Collection permission form signed and returned.
Yes (signed 29 March 2014)
Description
An account of the resource
The Remembering 'Petals of Hope' project (2013-14) produced a collection of 15 audio visual and 23 written stories related to the Omagh Bomb (15 August 1998). The work involved in conducting the interviews and producing the recordings was carried out by Carole Kane and Malachi O'Doherty.<br /> Carole Kane, a freelance artist / community arts facilitator, was involved in the original 'Petals of Hope' project (1998-99) in association with Omagh District Council, which, with the assistance of children from Omagh, transformed floral tributes left at the scene of the bomb into handmade paper and art work. This resulted in an exhibition in the spring and summer of 1999 and the publication of the exhibition catalogue entitled 'Petals of Hope' (1999).
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Carole Kane, and Malachi O'Doherty
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2014
Language
A language of the resource
English
Relation
A related resource
See also:<br /><em>The booklet:</em> <br /><strong>Kane, Carole., and O'Doherty, Malachi.</strong> (2014). Remembering: "Petals of Hope" - Artistic responses to the Omagh Bomb. Omagh: VSS and Omagh District Council.<br /><em>Web sites:</em><br /><a href="http://www.carolekane.com" target="_blank">www.carolekane.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.omagh.gov.uk/" target="_blank">www.omagh.gov.uk</a><br /><a href="http://www.omagh.gov.uk/district_of_omagh/omagh_remembers/petals_of_hope/" target="_blank">www.omagh.gov.uk/district_of_omagh/omagh_remembers/petals_of_hope/</a><br /> The original exhibition catalogue:<br /><strong>Kane, Carole.</strong> (1999). Petals of Hope. Omagh: Omagh District Council.<br />The catalogue is available to purchase at this Web page:<br /><a href="http://www.omagh.gov.uk/culture_leisure_and_tourism/visitor_services/online_book_store/?bookID=31" target="_blank">www.omagh.gov.uk/culture_leisure_and_tourism/visitor_services/online_book_store/?bookID=31</a>
Permission Form Scanned
Non DC - Scan of permission form uploaded to archive.
Yes
Delayed Access
Non DC - Yes/No on request for delayed access.
No
Availability Online
Non DC - Availabilty Status (deposited, delayed, external, cain)
deposited
Contact
Non DC - Contact person within the organisation.
Carole Kane (carolekane@btinternet.com)<br />Jean Brennan, Arts Manager, Omagh District Council (jean.brennan@omagh.gov.uk)
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Story Title
The title, if any, of the story or account.
<em>'To think that such beauty ...'</em>
Story Available
Y/N
Yes
Story Format
Main format of the story (video; audio; etc.).
Text
Story Source
Source of where the story can be found.
<span>Story contained in the booklet: </span><br /><strong>Kane, Carole., and O'Doherty, Malachi.</strong><span> (2014). Remebering: "Petals of Hope" - Artistic responses to the Omagh Bomb. Omagh: VSS and Omagh District Council.</span><br /><span>ISBN 978-1-86-991922-1</span><br /><span>Booklet available for download at Petals of Hope Revisted blogspot:</span><br /><a href="http://www.omaghpetals.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.omaghpetals.blogspot.co.uk/</a>
Interviewee Surname
Sweeney
Interviewee Forename(s)
Frank
Interviewee Gender
Male
Themes/Topics Mentioned
Major Themes/Topics first, then sub-themes and topics.
Bombing
Dates Mentioned
Specific dates, or ranges.
15 August 1998 [1990s]
Events Mentioned
Major events mentioned.
Omagh bomb (15 August 1998)
Places Mentioned
Places mentioned: cities, towns, villages, etc.
Omagh [County Tyrone, Northern Ireland]
Other Keywords
Other keywords mentioned in the interview.
victims, survivors; car bomb, bombs, explosions, explosives
Ind Permission Form
Yes/No - Individual permission form signed and returned to Accounts.
No [do not use published story]
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
<em>'To think that such beauty ...'</em>, by Frank Sweeney (<em>story details</em>)
Description
An account of the resource
One of 20 personal accounts related to the Omagh Bomb (15 August 1998). The accounts were published in the booklet Remembering: "Petals of Hope".
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Kane, Carole., and O'Doherty, Malachi.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
VSS and Omagh District Council.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2014
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Text; page 18 in the booklet
Language
A language of the resource
English
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Omagh (County Tyrone, Northern Ireland); 1998
Collection ID
Non DC - ID for the Collection that relates to this entry
155
Organisation ID
Non DC - ID for the Organisation that relates to this entry
154
CAIN Links
Non DC - Links to related information on CAIN
CAIN Glossary: <a class="lightwindow page-options" title="Additional related information on the CAIN Web site" href="https://cain.ulster.ac.uk/othelem/glossary.htm#omaghbomb" target="_blank">Omagh Bomb</a><br />CAIN Key Event: <a class="lightwindow page-options" title="Additional related information on the CAIN Web site" href="https://cain.ulster.ac.uk/events/omagh/index.html" target="_blank">Omagh Bomb</a> (15 August 1998)<br />CAIN: Sutton's Index of Deaths: <a class="lightwindow page-options" title="Additional related information on the CAIN Web site" href="https://cain.ulster.ac.uk/cgi-bin/dyndeaths.pl?querytype=text&keyword=Omagh%20bomb" target="_blank">All Omagh bomb deaths</a>
Remembering 'Petals of Hope'
Workers' Educational Association (WEA)
-
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Ardoyne: The Untold Truth (<em>collection</em>) [NC]
Description
An account of the resource
A collection of testimonies based on interviews with over 300 people. The testimonies tell the stories of 99 people from Ardoyne, north Belfast, who were killed during the conflict. The collection was published in the book: 'Ardoyne: The Untold Truth' in 2002.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Ardoyne Commemoration Project Committee
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Beyond the Pale / Ardoyne Commemoration Project
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2002
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Book
Language
A language of the resource
English
Contact
Non DC - Contact person within the organisation.
Patricia Lundy
Stories Collected
Non DC - Number of stories recorded as part of the project.
300
Stories Deposited
Non DC - Number of stories deposited with Accounts of the Conflict.
0 (However, 5 testimonies are available on the CAIN Web site)
Collection Permission Form
Non DC - Collection permission form signed and returned.
No
Availability Online
Non DC - Availabilty Status (deposited, delayed, external, cain)
cain
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
http://cain.ulster.ac.uk/issues/victims/ardoyne/
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Story Title
The title, if any, of the story or account.
<em>'Uncle Michael, I'm hit, I'm hit'</em>, about Anthony McDowell
Story Available
Y/N
Testimony published in book but also available on the CAIN Web site.
Story Format
Main format of the story (video; audio; etc.).
Text
Story Source
Source of where the story can be found.
Story contained in the book: 'Ardoyne the Untold Truth'.<br />Details of book at:<br /><a href="http://cain.ulster.ac.uk/issues/victims/ardoyne/ardoyne02a.htm" target="_blank">http://cain.ulster.ac.uk/issues/victims/ardoyne/ardoyne02a.htm</a><br />Text of testimony available on CAIN site:<br /><a href="http://cain.ulster.ac.uk/issues/victims/ardoyne/ardoyne02b.htm#mcdowell" target="_blank">cain.ulster.ac.uk/issues/victims/ardoyne/ardoyne02b.htm#mcdowell</a>
Ind Permission Form
Yes/No - Individual permission form signed and returned to Accounts.
No
Story Abstract
Text from any publicly available abstract which describes the story.
"On 19 April 1973 as he and his uncle Michael drove back into Ardoyne after spending a weekend in Craigavon, the British army shot and fatally wounded Tony. He was only twelve years old when he died." (from Ardoyne: The Untold Truth)
Dates Mentioned
Specific dates, or ranges.
19 April 1973
Organisations Mentioned
Main organisations mentioned.
British Army (BA)
Specific Deaths Mentioned
Details of any specific deaths mentioned.
Anthony McDowell
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
<em>'Uncle Michael, I'm hit, I'm hit'</em>, about Anthony McDowell (<em>testimony details</em>)
Description
An account of the resource
A testimony about the killing of Anthony McDowell, based on a joint interview with his uncles and friend. The testimony is part of a collection compiled by the Ardoyne Commemoration Project.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Ardoyne Commemoration Project Committee
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
http://cain.ulster.ac.uk/issues/victims/ardoyne/ardoyne02b.htm#mcdowell
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Ardoyne Commemoration Project
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2002
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Text
Language
A language of the resource
English
Availability Online
Non DC - Availabilty Status (deposited, delayed, external, cain)
cain
CAIN Links
Non DC - Links to related information on CAIN
CAIN: Sutton's Index of Deaths: <a class="lightwindow page-options" title="Additional related information on the CAIN Web site" href="https://cain.ulster.ac.uk/cgi-bin/dyndeaths.pl?querytype=name&surname=McDowell&forename=Anthony" target="_blank">Anthony McDowell</a>
Ardoyne Commemoration Project
-
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Remembering 'Petals of Hope' (<em>collection</em>)
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Some of the recorded stories can be found at the 'Petals of Hope Revisited' blog: <a href="http://www.omaghpetals.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.omaghpetals.blogspot.co.uk/</a><br /><strong>See also:</strong><br /> Information about the original Petals of Hope project on Carole Kane's website: <a href="http://www.carolekane.com/index.php?/petals-of-hope/" target="_blank">www.carolekane.com/</a>
Stories Collected
Non DC - Number of stories recorded as part of the project.
15 video; 23 text
Stories Deposited
Non DC - Number of stories deposited with Accounts of the Conflict.
11 video; 15 text
Collection Permission Form
Non DC - Collection permission form signed and returned.
Yes (signed 29 March 2014)
Description
An account of the resource
The Remembering 'Petals of Hope' project (2013-14) produced a collection of 15 audio visual and 23 written stories related to the Omagh Bomb (15 August 1998). The work involved in conducting the interviews and producing the recordings was carried out by Carole Kane and Malachi O'Doherty.<br /> Carole Kane, a freelance artist / community arts facilitator, was involved in the original 'Petals of Hope' project (1998-99) in association with Omagh District Council, which, with the assistance of children from Omagh, transformed floral tributes left at the scene of the bomb into handmade paper and art work. This resulted in an exhibition in the spring and summer of 1999 and the publication of the exhibition catalogue entitled 'Petals of Hope' (1999).
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Carole Kane, and Malachi O'Doherty
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2014
Language
A language of the resource
English
Relation
A related resource
See also:<br /><em>The booklet:</em> <br /><strong>Kane, Carole., and O'Doherty, Malachi.</strong> (2014). Remembering: "Petals of Hope" - Artistic responses to the Omagh Bomb. Omagh: VSS and Omagh District Council.<br /><em>Web sites:</em><br /><a href="http://www.carolekane.com" target="_blank">www.carolekane.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.omagh.gov.uk/" target="_blank">www.omagh.gov.uk</a><br /><a href="http://www.omagh.gov.uk/district_of_omagh/omagh_remembers/petals_of_hope/" target="_blank">www.omagh.gov.uk/district_of_omagh/omagh_remembers/petals_of_hope/</a><br /> The original exhibition catalogue:<br /><strong>Kane, Carole.</strong> (1999). Petals of Hope. Omagh: Omagh District Council.<br />The catalogue is available to purchase at this Web page:<br /><a href="http://www.omagh.gov.uk/culture_leisure_and_tourism/visitor_services/online_book_store/?bookID=31" target="_blank">www.omagh.gov.uk/culture_leisure_and_tourism/visitor_services/online_book_store/?bookID=31</a>
Permission Form Scanned
Non DC - Scan of permission form uploaded to archive.
Yes
Delayed Access
Non DC - Yes/No on request for delayed access.
No
Availability Online
Non DC - Availabilty Status (deposited, delayed, external, cain)
deposited
Contact
Non DC - Contact person within the organisation.
Carole Kane (carolekane@btinternet.com)<br />Jean Brennan, Arts Manager, Omagh District Council (jean.brennan@omagh.gov.uk)
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Story Title
The title, if any, of the story or account.
<em>'We sort of just drifted ...'</em>
Story Available
Y/N
Yes
Story Format
Main format of the story (video; audio; etc.).
Text
Story Source
Source of where the story can be found.
<span>Story contained in the booklet: </span><br /><strong>Kane, Carole., and O'Doherty, Malachi.</strong><span> (2014). Remebering: "Petals of Hope" - Artistic responses to the Omagh Bomb. Omagh: VSS and Omagh District Council.</span><br /><span>ISBN 978-1-86-991922-1</span><br /><span>Booklet available for download at Petals of Hope Revisted blogspot:</span><br /><a href="http://www.omaghpetals.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.omaghpetals.blogspot.co.uk/</a>
Interviewee Surname
Sharkey
Interviewee Forename(s)
Trudy
Interviewee Gender
Female
Themes/Topics Mentioned
Major Themes/Topics first, then sub-themes and topics.
Bombing
Dates Mentioned
Specific dates, or ranges.
15 August 1998 [1990s]
Events Mentioned
Major events mentioned.
Omagh bomb (15 August 1998)
Places Mentioned
Places mentioned: cities, towns, villages, etc.
Omagh [County Tyrone, Northern Ireland]
Other Keywords
Other keywords mentioned in the interview.
victims, survivors; car bomb, bombs, explosions, explosives
Ind Permission Form
Yes/No - Individual permission form signed and returned to Accounts.
Yes (signed 27 February 2014)
Ind Form Uploaded
Scanned copy of paper form for preservation alongside the stories.
Yes
Ind Delay Access Y/N
Y/N for individual story-teller delayed access request (check signed permission form)
No
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
<em>'We sort of just drifted ...'</em>, Trudy Sharkey (<em>story details</em>)
Description
An account of the resource
One of 20 personal accounts related to the Omagh Bomb (15 August 1998). The accounts were published in the booklet Remembering: "Petals of Hope".
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Kane, Carole., and O'Doherty, Malachi.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
VSS and Omagh District Council
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2014
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Text; pages 31-32 in the booklet
Language
A language of the resource
English
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Omagh (County Tyrone, Northern Ireland); 1998
Collection ID
Non DC - ID for the Collection that relates to this entry
155
Organisation ID
Non DC - ID for the Organisation that relates to this entry
154
CAIN Links
Non DC - Links to related information on CAIN
CAIN Glossary: <a class="lightwindow page-options" title="Additional related information on the CAIN Web site" href="https://cain.ulster.ac.uk/othelem/glossary.htm#omaghbomb" target="_blank">Omagh Bomb</a><br />CAIN Key Event: <a class="lightwindow page-options" title="Additional related information on the CAIN Web site" href="https://cain.ulster.ac.uk/events/omagh/index.html" target="_blank">Omagh Bomb</a> (15 August 1998)<br />CAIN: Sutton's Index of Deaths: <a class="lightwindow page-options" title="Additional related information on the CAIN Web site" href="https://cain.ulster.ac.uk/cgi-bin/dyndeaths.pl?querytype=text&keyword=Omagh%20bomb" target="_blank">All Omagh bomb deaths</a>
Availability Online
Non DC - Availabilty Status (deposited, delayed, external, cain)
deposited
Remembering 'Petals of Hope'
Workers' Educational Association (WEA)
-
https://accounts.ulster.ac.uk/repo24/files/original/0a85040ab97a2956578abdec6e42bfed.pdf
23028e2ac461b04e164367ddb73d29ce
PDF Text
Text
Remembering:
“Petals of Hope”
Artistic responses to the Omagh Bomb
Conversations with Carole Kane and Malachi O’Doherty
1
�Trudy Sharkey
“We sort of just drifted
in and out and we still
had no coffin so there
was an on going sort of
wake.”
At about ten to six, Louise, Brian’s
daughter had come in the back door
and she was saying, “daddy’s missing”.
We weren’t even worried at that time. We knew he was missing but he was such a good
person, we knew that he was doing something. There were no phones; you couldn’t say
I’m here, it’s ok. So you know, really I was very placid about it all because I knew he was
ok because he was doing something and couldn’t phone anybody. So, we tried to calm
Louise down a bit. Her brother Colin had been in the town and he and another girl, went
out to offer their services at the hospital, to help. His girlfriend at the time was training to
be a doctor, I think.
So my brother and I got into the car and drove out to the Arleston Road, to the back of
the hospital. I think the soldiers were there at the time, or the police. We said that our
brother was missing. We wanted to check the car parks to see where the car was, so they
led us to the roundabout. I got out of the car and I don’t even know if my brother was with
me at the time or if he parked the car and I walked on.
Louise had said that her daddy would park the car at the back of a row of shops, so you
couldn’t just look down and see a parked car or something. I walked round by Dunnes
Stores and I could see the back of the shops and I saw the cars sitting at the back of the
shops and his car was still there. So that’s when we started to panic. Then we said, well the
car’s there, so he’s not away helping somebody. Then you go onto another scenario. You
think, right the car’s there so he couldn’t get the car out, so he’s in somebody else’s car
helping; he’s away with somebody else and obviously he can’t contact anybody so he’s
in somebody else’s car, helping somebody. People had said at the time, there had been
people put in buses you know, so I thought, well he’s probably in one of the buses and
he’s helping, you know helping to maybe take people to Enniskillen.
I don’t know if it was a bit of a blur. Colin, Brian’s son had been out at the County Hospital,
so he was able to clarify that he wasn’t out at the County and that he hadn’t been found.
So then we thought, well he must have been taken to some of the other hospitals you
know, so, I don’t know, we sort of all started to gather.
31
�We’d been to my sister-in-laws house and then we all went to the leisure centre and sort of
walked about waiting.
I think at that stage, there was nine confirmed dead and then as the evening would go
on, it would be ten and it would be eleven and you just thought, well it’s going to stop
soon, you know. We stayed there all night and I remember my other brother. We hadn’t
really been in contact with him and I’d said to my sister-in-law, maybe we should go up
and tell Noel, cause the rest of us all seemed to be about, because we all live quite
locally. So we went up, I think it was about 12 o’clock. It was still clear and bright and my
sister and I drove up to my sister-in-law’s house to tell her that we hadn’t found Brian and
she was sort of, “well do you think will he be alright? Do you think will he be ok?’
And we said, “well no Margaret, we can’t... “
So anyway, we got into the car and went back down to the leisure centre and we all
walked about. My brother at that stage had come down into the leisure centre to join
in with us and we stayed in the leisure centre and I think it was eight o’clock Mass that
Sunday morning and we all went to Mass and then the rest of the day, we sort of just
drifted in and out and we still had no coffin so there was an on going sort of wake.
I suppose by about Saturday night or maybe Sunday, we still thought but there was
nothing happening.
It’s very hard, when you’re not in that situation. It’s all right standing back now and we
see so many detective films on the television and you think to yourself, you could get
arrogant, and you could say, well we should have been told this, and we should have
been told that, and it’s not getting you anywhere. You were depending on people doing
their jobs correctly and trusting that people would tell you the right information but it was
getting very difficult.
The police were coming to the house on, I think, the Monday and they were trying to get
finger prints. My sister-in-law, Brian’s wife Bernadette, she’s so clean, she’d nearly have been
annoyed if they got finger prints because everything would be immaculate, you know.
When you used to get photographs developed - I know now, we’ve all got digital cameras
and we don’t use prints much but when you would get photographs developed, you would
get a wee photo album free with the photos and Brian had left in photos, probably of his
crane and horrible things but they were his wee things. So he had put the photographs into
the wee album. The police had been all around the house, with powder and they were
in cars and they were trying to get finger prints and that, so they took away the wee photo
album and they got finger prints and it was through that they confirmed it.
And again, as much as he was our brother, because it was Bernadette’s family we didn’t
want to start butting in and start asking, what’s happening? or what have they told you?
We were waiting just to be told, you know. So I think by Tuesday then, they had confirmed
that he was dead.
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Dublin Core
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Title
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Remembering 'Petals of Hope' (<em>collection</em>)
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Some of the recorded stories can be found at the 'Petals of Hope Revisited' blog: <a href="http://www.omaghpetals.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.omaghpetals.blogspot.co.uk/</a><br /><strong>See also:</strong><br /> Information about the original Petals of Hope project on Carole Kane's website: <a href="http://www.carolekane.com/index.php?/petals-of-hope/" target="_blank">www.carolekane.com/</a>
Stories Collected
Non DC - Number of stories recorded as part of the project.
15 video; 23 text
Stories Deposited
Non DC - Number of stories deposited with Accounts of the Conflict.
11 video; 15 text
Collection Permission Form
Non DC - Collection permission form signed and returned.
Yes (signed 29 March 2014)
Description
An account of the resource
The Remembering 'Petals of Hope' project (2013-14) produced a collection of 15 audio visual and 23 written stories related to the Omagh Bomb (15 August 1998). The work involved in conducting the interviews and producing the recordings was carried out by Carole Kane and Malachi O'Doherty.<br /> Carole Kane, a freelance artist / community arts facilitator, was involved in the original 'Petals of Hope' project (1998-99) in association with Omagh District Council, which, with the assistance of children from Omagh, transformed floral tributes left at the scene of the bomb into handmade paper and art work. This resulted in an exhibition in the spring and summer of 1999 and the publication of the exhibition catalogue entitled 'Petals of Hope' (1999).
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Carole Kane, and Malachi O'Doherty
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2014
Language
A language of the resource
English
Relation
A related resource
See also:<br /><em>The booklet:</em> <br /><strong>Kane, Carole., and O'Doherty, Malachi.</strong> (2014). Remembering: "Petals of Hope" - Artistic responses to the Omagh Bomb. Omagh: VSS and Omagh District Council.<br /><em>Web sites:</em><br /><a href="http://www.carolekane.com" target="_blank">www.carolekane.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.omagh.gov.uk/" target="_blank">www.omagh.gov.uk</a><br /><a href="http://www.omagh.gov.uk/district_of_omagh/omagh_remembers/petals_of_hope/" target="_blank">www.omagh.gov.uk/district_of_omagh/omagh_remembers/petals_of_hope/</a><br /> The original exhibition catalogue:<br /><strong>Kane, Carole.</strong> (1999). Petals of Hope. Omagh: Omagh District Council.<br />The catalogue is available to purchase at this Web page:<br /><a href="http://www.omagh.gov.uk/culture_leisure_and_tourism/visitor_services/online_book_store/?bookID=31" target="_blank">www.omagh.gov.uk/culture_leisure_and_tourism/visitor_services/online_book_store/?bookID=31</a>
Permission Form Scanned
Non DC - Scan of permission form uploaded to archive.
Yes
Delayed Access
Non DC - Yes/No on request for delayed access.
No
Availability Online
Non DC - Availabilty Status (deposited, delayed, external, cain)
deposited
Contact
Non DC - Contact person within the organisation.
Carole Kane (carolekane@btinternet.com)<br />Jean Brennan, Arts Manager, Omagh District Council (jean.brennan@omagh.gov.uk)
Publication
A book, article, monograph etc.
Author
Author of the publication
Sharkey, Trudy.
Date Type
Publication, Submission, Completion date etc.
2014
Publication Title
Full title of publication, as it appears on item.
<em>'We sort of just drifted ...'</em>, in,<span> </span><strong>Kane, Carole., and O'Doherty, Malachi.</strong><span> (2014). Remebering: "Petals of Hope" - Artistic responses to the Omagh Bomb. Omagh: VSS and Omagh District Council.</span>
Publisher Location
Place of publication: city / town
Omagh
Publisher
VSS and Omagh District Council.
Publication Type
Report, Book, Manual etc.
Booklet
Publication Status
Published, in Press, Unpublished, etc.
Published
ISBN
978-1-86-991922-1
Dublin Core
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Title
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<em>'We sort of just drifted ...'</em><span>, Trudy Sharkey (</span><em>story text</em><span>)</span>
Description
An account of the resource
The text, in PDF (Portable Document Format), of one of 20 personal accounts related to the Omagh Bomb (15 August 1998). The accounts were published in the booklet Remembering: "Petals of Hope".
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Kane, Carole., and O'Doherty, Malachi.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
VSS and Omagh District Council.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2014
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Text; PDF; 238KB
Language
A language of the resource
English
Availability Online
Non DC - Availabilty Status (deposited, delayed, external, cain)
deposited
Catalogue ID
Non DC - ID for the Catalogue entry that relates to this entry
2302
Collection ID
Non DC - ID for the Collection that relates to this entry
155
Organisation ID
Non DC - ID for the Organisation that relates to this entry
154
Remembering 'Petals of Hope'
Workers' Educational Association (WEA)
-
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Remembering 'Petals of Hope' (<em>collection</em>)
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Some of the recorded stories can be found at the 'Petals of Hope Revisited' blog: <a href="http://www.omaghpetals.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.omaghpetals.blogspot.co.uk/</a><br /><strong>See also:</strong><br /> Information about the original Petals of Hope project on Carole Kane's website: <a href="http://www.carolekane.com/index.php?/petals-of-hope/" target="_blank">www.carolekane.com/</a>
Stories Collected
Non DC - Number of stories recorded as part of the project.
15 video; 23 text
Stories Deposited
Non DC - Number of stories deposited with Accounts of the Conflict.
11 video; 15 text
Collection Permission Form
Non DC - Collection permission form signed and returned.
Yes (signed 29 March 2014)
Description
An account of the resource
The Remembering 'Petals of Hope' project (2013-14) produced a collection of 15 audio visual and 23 written stories related to the Omagh Bomb (15 August 1998). The work involved in conducting the interviews and producing the recordings was carried out by Carole Kane and Malachi O'Doherty.<br /> Carole Kane, a freelance artist / community arts facilitator, was involved in the original 'Petals of Hope' project (1998-99) in association with Omagh District Council, which, with the assistance of children from Omagh, transformed floral tributes left at the scene of the bomb into handmade paper and art work. This resulted in an exhibition in the spring and summer of 1999 and the publication of the exhibition catalogue entitled 'Petals of Hope' (1999).
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Carole Kane, and Malachi O'Doherty
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2014
Language
A language of the resource
English
Relation
A related resource
See also:<br /><em>The booklet:</em> <br /><strong>Kane, Carole., and O'Doherty, Malachi.</strong> (2014). Remembering: "Petals of Hope" - Artistic responses to the Omagh Bomb. Omagh: VSS and Omagh District Council.<br /><em>Web sites:</em><br /><a href="http://www.carolekane.com" target="_blank">www.carolekane.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.omagh.gov.uk/" target="_blank">www.omagh.gov.uk</a><br /><a href="http://www.omagh.gov.uk/district_of_omagh/omagh_remembers/petals_of_hope/" target="_blank">www.omagh.gov.uk/district_of_omagh/omagh_remembers/petals_of_hope/</a><br /> The original exhibition catalogue:<br /><strong>Kane, Carole.</strong> (1999). Petals of Hope. Omagh: Omagh District Council.<br />The catalogue is available to purchase at this Web page:<br /><a href="http://www.omagh.gov.uk/culture_leisure_and_tourism/visitor_services/online_book_store/?bookID=31" target="_blank">www.omagh.gov.uk/culture_leisure_and_tourism/visitor_services/online_book_store/?bookID=31</a>
Permission Form Scanned
Non DC - Scan of permission form uploaded to archive.
Yes
Delayed Access
Non DC - Yes/No on request for delayed access.
No
Availability Online
Non DC - Availabilty Status (deposited, delayed, external, cain)
deposited
Contact
Non DC - Contact person within the organisation.
Carole Kane (carolekane@btinternet.com)<br />Jean Brennan, Arts Manager, Omagh District Council (jean.brennan@omagh.gov.uk)
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Story Title
The title, if any, of the story or account.
<em>'Whenever you imagine the impossible ...'</em>
Story Available
Y/N
Yes
Story Format
Main format of the story (video; audio; etc.).
Text
Story Source
Source of where the story can be found.
<span>Story contained in the booklet: </span><br /><strong>Kane, Carole., and O'Doherty, Malachi.</strong><span> (2014). Remebering: "Petals of Hope" - Artistic responses to the Omagh Bomb. Omagh: VSS and Omagh District Council.</span><br /><span>ISBN 978-1-86-991922-1</span><br /><span>Booklet available for download at Petals of Hope Revisted blogspot:</span><br /><a href="http://www.omaghpetals.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.omaghpetals.blogspot.co.uk/</a>
Interviewee Surname
Wilkinson
Interviewee Forename(s)
Cat
Interviewee Gender
Female
Themes/Topics Mentioned
Major Themes/Topics first, then sub-themes and topics.
Bombing
Dates Mentioned
Specific dates, or ranges.
15 August 1998 [1990s]
Events Mentioned
Major events mentioned.
Omagh bomb (15 August 1998)
Places Mentioned
Places mentioned: cities, towns, villages, etc.
Omagh [County Tyrone, Northern Ireland]
Other Keywords
Other keywords mentioned in the interview.
victims, survivors; car bomb, bombs, explosions, explosives
Ind Permission Form
Yes/No - Individual permission form signed and returned to Accounts.
No [NAME UNCLEAR FROM SIGNATURE]
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
<em>'Whenever you imagine the impossible ...'</em>, by Cat Wilkinson<span> (</span><em>story details</em><span>)</span>
Description
An account of the resource
One of 20 personal accounts related to the Omagh Bomb (15 August 1998). The accounts were published in the booklet Remembering: "Petals of Hope".
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Kane, Carole., and O'Doherty, Malachi.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
VSS and Omagh District Council.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2014
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Text
Language
A language of the resource
English
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Omagh (County Tyrone, Northern Ireland); 1998
Collection ID
Non DC - ID for the Collection that relates to this entry
155
Organisation ID
Non DC - ID for the Organisation that relates to this entry
154
CAIN Links
Non DC - Links to related information on CAIN
CAIN Glossary: <a class="lightwindow page-options" title="Additional related information on the CAIN Web site" href="https://cain.ulster.ac.uk/othelem/glossary.htm#omaghbomb" target="_blank">Omagh Bomb</a><br />CAIN Key Event: <a class="lightwindow page-options" title="Additional related information on the CAIN Web site" href="https://cain.ulster.ac.uk/events/omagh/index.html" target="_blank">Omagh Bomb</a> (15 August 1998)<br />CAIN: Sutton's Index of Deaths: <a class="lightwindow page-options" title="Additional related information on the CAIN Web site" href="https://cain.ulster.ac.uk/cgi-bin/dyndeaths.pl?querytype=text&keyword=Omagh%20bomb" target="_blank">All Omagh bomb deaths</a>
Remembering 'Petals of Hope'
Workers' Educational Association (WEA)