28 November 1976: Frank McConnellogue, 46-year-old Catholic civilian, married with 10 children was from Kildara Terrace, Lecky Road in Londonderrys Bogside area. Mr. McConnellogue was killed by an IRA booby trap explosion in an alleyway in the Brandywell area. The IRA admitted planting the bomb in an alleyway and said that it was intended for the security forces. In a statement issued by the IRA, they admitted responsibility and apologised. They said that it was clear the bomb plan had failed and they had contacted to army and a local priest. People in the area were warned by soldiers and the priest to stay away. Mr. McConnellogue went into the alleyway to warn 2 men who had ignored earlier warning. He was killed instantly and the 2 men were injured in the explosion. Mr. McConnellogue was a member of the Bogside Community Association and the secretary of the County (London)Derry Community Games Committee. He was well known for his youth work. LEST WE FORGET!
Posted on: Thu, 28 Nov 2013 18:28:38 +0000
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