Ireland Case No. 12334Murder (bomb attack) · Co. Dublin
Family of Kilkenny man killed in 1975 Dublin Airport bomb call for renewed investigation
The family of John Hayes, a Kilkenny man killed in a 1975 bomb attack at Dublin Airport, are calling for a renewed garda investigation. The incident is among those being examined by Operation Denton, a UK police inquiry.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports11 statements extracted from the articles
- whatJohn Hayes was working as a baggage handler at Dublin Airport when a bomb exploded. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whatThe bomb killed John Hayes and injured eight others. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whereThe attack took place at Dublin Airport. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whenThe bomb exploded in November 1975. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- causeJohn Hayes was killed in a bomb attack. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- investigationThe family are calling for a renewed garda investigation into the incident. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- investigationThe incident is among those examined by Operation Denton, an independent UK police inquiry. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- otherOperation Denton is expected to release a report on the UVF-linked group. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- otherJohn's son Brendan feels there has been no effective investigation into the killing. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- otherThe family are hoping to have a plaque installed at Dublin Airport as a memorial. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- otherA memorial service is planned for November 28 at Dublin Airport Church. (kilkennypeople.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 22 Oct2025Family of Kilkenny man killed in bomb attack continue their fight for justice
Historical cold case: family campaign for a renewed garda investigation, a plaque and a memorial service. No arrests or charges are reported.
victim, John Hayes, male, irish (judged from name)John Hayes