Tobias Molloy

Tobias Molloy was returning to Strabane from Lifford on 16th July 1972 when he was struck on the chest by a rubber bullet fired by the British Army. Tobias died of his injuries.   The incident took place at the “Camel’s Hump” British Army checkpoint in the early hours of the morning (Sunday night/ Monday morning.) Earlier that evening Tobias had attended a dance at the Inter Counties Hotel in Lifford, and was returning to Strabane after leaving his girlfriend home.