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Gerry Adams Denies IRA Involvement in Docklands Bombing

3/19/2026

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Gerry Adams testified in a court about his alleged involvement in the 1996 Docklands bombing, which ended a ceasefire.
He denied involvement in the IRA's operations and said he had no prior knowledge of the bombing.
Adams expressed regret over the violence and criticized the British government for demonizing those seeking peace.
Edward Craven, Adams's counsel, argued that the evidence linking him to the bombings is minimal.

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Story summary

Gerry Adams testified in a court about his alleged involvement in the 1996 Docklands bombing, which ended a ceasefire.
He denied involvement in the IRA's operations and said he had no prior knowledge of the bombing.
Adams expressed regret over the violence and criticized the British government for demonizing those seeking peace.
Edward Craven, Adams's counsel, argued that the evidence linking him to the bombings is minimal.