IRA Bomb Victims' Civil Court Case Begins Against Gerry Adams - 10/03/2026
A civil case brought by three IRA bomb victims against the former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has opened at the High Court in London.The men are seeking a ruling that he is personally liable for decisions to plant car bombs in London and Manchester in 1973 and 1996.They are suing him for a nominal £1 in damages for "vindicatory purposes".Adams has stated he had "no direct or indirect" involvement and has repeatedly denied ever being in the IRA.The civil case is being heard by Mr Justice Swift at the Royal Courts of Justice and is listed to last for seven days.We were joined on The AGneda…
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