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Memorial Unveiled for Hillcrest Bar Bombing Victims

3/16/2026

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  • On March 17, 1976, the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) bombed Hillcrest Bar in Dungannon, Northern Ireland, killing four people, including two children.
  • Around 40 people were injured.
  • Survivors bear lasting scars.
  • A new memorial plaque will be unveiled to honor the victims.
  • The Hillcrest Bar's manager, Jackie Fee, said motive remains unclear.