Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Ahakista Memorial Honors Air India Flight 182 Victims
A long time ago, on June 23, 1985, a plane called Air India Flight 182 was flying over the ocean near Ireland.
Suddenly, a bomb exploded on the plane, and it crashed into the sea.
Everyone on the plane, 329 people, died.
This was a very sad and terrible event.
The families of the people who died wanted a special place to remember their loved ones.
So, in a beautiful place called Ahakista in Ireland, a memorial was built.
The memorial has the names of all the people who died.
Every year, families and important people visit the memorial to remember and honor those who lost their lives.
The memorial is very peaceful and beautiful, with flowers, a sun dial, and a view of the sea.
It helps the families feel close to their loved ones even though they are gone.
Air India Flight 182 was bombed on June 23, 1985, killing all 329 people on board.
The memorial in Ahakista, Ireland, was erected in 1986 to honor the victims.
The memorial features a wall with the names of all the victims and a sun dial that marks the time of the crash each day.
Annual commemorative ceremonies are held at the memorial, with families and officials attending.
The memorial is located in a beautiful, peaceful setting with views of the sea.
- Who
- Victims of Air India Flight 182, including passengers and crew from India, Canada, and the UK
- What
- A memorial in Ahakista, Ireland, honors the victims of the Air India Flight 182 bombing
- When
- The incident occurred on June 23, 1985, and the memorial was erected in 1986
- Where
- Ahakista, Ireland, near the site where the plane crashed
- Why
- To remember and honor the 329 victims of the terrorist attack
- Date of Incident
- June 23, 1985
- Location of Incident
- Atlantic Ocean, near Ahakista, Ireland
- Number of Victims
- 329
- Memorial Location
- Ahakista, Ireland
- Memorial Erected
- 1986
- Annual Commemoration
- Yes, with ceremonies held each year
- Recent Commemoration
- June 2023, 40th anniversary
- Key Attendees
- Hardeep Singh Puri, Micheál Martin, Gary Anandasangaree