IRA admits London bombing

THE following statement was issued to RTE shortly before 1 p.m. on Saturday:

THE following statement was issued to RTE shortly before 1 p.m. on Saturday:

Volunteers of Oglaigh na hEireann planted the bomb which exploded in Canary Wharf in London. They did so under the direct instructions of the army leadership. The regrettable injuries which occurred could have been avoided had the British security forces acted promptly on clear and specific warnings.

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