His remains were due to be escorted by his Garda colleagues across the west back to the Horkan family home in Charlestown. The cross which has been put in place at the spot where Colm Horkan was shot. Funeral detailsSpeaking in Castlerea on Thursday Garda Commissioner Drew Harris described Det Garda Horkan as “a beloved member of the community”. “Detective Garda Horkan was a dedicated public servant who had also worked as a retained fire fighter in Charlestown, Co Mayo. In Cork Mayor Doyle said he was “shocked and saddened” to hear of the death of Detective Garda Colm Horkan while on duty”.

Source: The Irish Times June 19, 2020 09:02 UTC