IRA Admits Killing Schoolboy In 1973 After Blaming The British Army For Almost Four Decades -- Daily Mail
* Gordon Gallagher tripped on the bomb when playing 'Cowboys and Indians' in his garden
The IRA finally apologised yesterday for the death of a nine-year-old boy after blaming the British Army for almost 40 years.
Gordon Gallagher was killed after he tripped upon the Republican-made bomb while playing ‘Cowboys and Indians’ with his brother in their garden in Londonderry in 1973.
Doctors tried to save his life by amputating both of his legs, but he died from the injuries caused by the booby-trapped device.
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More News On The Admission From The IRA On The Gordon Gallagher Killing
Irish Republican Army apologizes for 1973 killing of 9-year-old boy -- FOX News/AP
Father of Gordon Gallagher pleased republicans admit son's killing -- BBC
McGuinness pressed over bomb death -- The Local
IRA admits killing schoolboy Gordon Gallagher -- The Guardian
Republicans ‘truly sorry’ -- Derry Journal
‘Tell us what happened, so we can have a bit of rest’ -- Derry Journal
My Comment: Better late than never .... I guess
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