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The Disappeared: Latest Search for IRA Murder Victim Columba McVeigh Ends
The Independent Commission for the Location of Victims' Remains searched over 26 acres of Bragan Bog but found no remains and renewed its call for information.
- In December 2025, the Independent Commission for the Location of Victims' Remains ended its search at Bragan Bog without finding Columba McVeigh's remains and informed his family.
- ICLVR investigators said the search followed information pointing to the bog, targeting Columba McVeigh who was 19 when abducted, murdered, and secretly buried by the IRA in 1975.
- Over 26 acres of Bragan Bog were combed by teams led by the ICLVR, with investigators, forensic archaeologists and contractors expressing bitter disappointment and the commission treating all information in strict confidence.
- Renewing its appeal, the ICLVR urged anyone with information on Joe Lynskey, Columba McVeigh, Robert Nairac and Seamus Maguire to come forward, while the Northern Ireland Secretary of State said he was deeply saddened and the UK Government reaffirmed its commitment.
- With 11 of 17 recovered to date, the ICLVR's work leaves some Troubles-era cases unresolved, and lead investigator Eamonn Henry described the outcome as devastating weeks after the 50th anniversary.
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