Floral tributes from Ireland and abroad covered the pavements of Omagh in the days after last August's horrific bombing. These flowers have now been reproduced in paper for an art exhibition which this week visited Buncrana, Co Donegal, where three of the youngest victims lived.
The exhibition, "Petals of Hope, Rays of Light", opened in Omagh in March, and after Buncrana will move to Belfast and Dublin.
It is also hoped to bring the exhibition to Madrid in recognition of the three Spanish victims. The exhibition includes some of the 800 books of condolence sent to Omagh after the bombing from all over the world. An estimated two million signatures are contained in the books.
Ms Carole King, a textile designer, worked with local schools, youth and community groups to create the exhibition, which includes 29 smaller pieces, to be given to each of the bereaved families, and three large pieces, to be left permanently on display in Omagh, Buncrana and Madrid.
Many of those who worked on the exhibition were friends or relatives of those killed and injured in the bombing.
Ms King said working on the project helped people come to terms with the tragedy. "This work is a symbol of heartfelt concern, not to replace any loss, but as a reflection of the tenderness of others," she said.
When it opened in Omagh, the exhibition allowed many of the victims' relatives to see the flowers for the first time.
Ms Maurica Lavery, of Omagh District Council, said: "It is a very sad exhibition, but I know people who went back four or five times to read the books of condolence. They said they couldn't not go back. They took a lot of comfort from it," she added.
"Petals of Hope, Rays of Light" will be at Buncrana until June 18th, and will then move to the Waterfront Hall, Belfast, from June 21st to July 2nd. It will be shown at the Dublin Central Library in the Ilac Centre from July 5th to July 21st.