Irish bishop pleads for help finding bodies of victims of 'the Troubles'
March 18, 2015
An Irish bishop has renewed a plea for help in locating the remains of people killed during “the troubles” in Northern Ireland.
Bishop Michael Smith of Meath made his appeal as officials searched a peat bog near Coghalstown, in County Meath. The officials had reportedly received information that the bog, where one body was found last October, might also hold the remains of other victims.
“That four young men were murdered and their bodies dumped in unmarked graves in this area is a deep stain on the good name of this parish,” the bishop said. “These actions have brought immense pain and suffering to their extended families over the past forty years. All the families want is to give their loved ones a decent Christian burial.”
Noting that some people in the region may have information that could guide the search, Bishop Smith said “that anyone in a position to relieve the suffering and pain of the families would refuse to do is a challenge to their conscience. They will ultimately be accountable before God.”
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