A baby born to a woman seriously injured in the Omagh bomb can become "a symbol of hope" for the people of Northern Ireland, the child's father declared tonight.
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Ms Donna Marie McGillion, 25, who needed treatment for 65 per cent burns to her face and body after the explosion which left 29 people dead, gave birth to a 6lb 4oz girl, Cara Frances.
Her husband Gary said: "It proves that if people can come through what we've come through, then it shows out of evil there comes light. She is our little bundle of joy."
Mother and daughter are expected to leave Altnagelvin Hospital, Derry, early next week. Medical staff said both are doing well.
Donna Marie and Gary, 27, a mechanic, were due to marry the week after the explosion in August 1998, but their wedding had to be delayed for more than a year.
Both parents are still undergoing medical treatment for their injuries.
PA