Columba McVeigh's brother 'optimistically hopeful'. Columba's brother, Oliver McVeigh, is "optimistically hopeful" at the latest dig. Moreover, he appealed for those with information to come forward
A fresh dig got underway this morning at the Monaghan bog for the remains of the teenager who was abducted; murdered and secretly buried by the IRA almost 50 years ago.
Furthermore, this is the seventh search in Bragan bog for Coloumba McVeigh.
The 19-year-old, from Donaghmore; abducted by the Provisional IRA; killed and secretly buried in October 1975.
Colomba is one of the "Disappeared" victims of the Troubles; whose bodies have still to be found.
Ronan Gargan has been talking to Columba's brother Oliver McVeigh. Indeed, Oliver says every time they are digging and searching for Columba in that particular area; is an opportunity to find him:
