"But at 1.20pm that afternoon Dublin Airport became the site of a bomb attack. Nine were injured, and Aer Lingus baggage handler John Hayes lost his life. Just like any ordinary day, John had kissed his wife goodbye, went in to work and brought his lunch in with him. The tragedy that claimed John Hayes's life has been largely forgotten by the wider public over the last five decades - but for those who still seek answers it is as pressing as ever."
"So, what exactly happened at Dublin airport that day? Who were the perpetrators, and will they ever be named? And will the Hayes family ever get justice? On today's Indo Daily, Kevin Doyle is joined by John Hayes's son Brendan to discuss the disastrous events of that day and the family's campaign for answers. We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism"
On 29 November 1975 a bomb exploded at Dublin Airport at 1.20pm, injuring nine people and killing Aer Lingus baggage handler John Hayes. John had kissed his wife goodbye, gone to work and brought his lunch, making the loss sudden and personal. The killing has remained largely forgotten by the wider public over five decades while the identity of the perpetrators and whether they will ever be named remains unresolved. The Hayes family continues to seek answers and justice and has campaigned persistently to keep the case alive. The case raises questions about accountability and the enduring impact of unsolved violence on victims' families.
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