Person: Colm Horkan

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Shooting of Garda Colm Horkan was 'not a rational act', murder trial told
Shooting of Garda Colm Horkan was 'not a rational act', murder trial told
Stephen Silver's counsel said the shooting should raise questions about Mr Silver's mental capacity

Fri, 10 Mar, 2023

Garda murder trial told shooting 'a deliberate action with intent of murder'
Garda murder trial told shooting 'a deliberate action with intent of murder'
Stephen Silver had a 'seething resentment' toward gardaí, jury told

Thu, 09 Mar, 2023

Colm Horkan death
'No evidence' Stephen Silver had mental health relapse when he killed Garda Horkan, trial told
Prof. Kennedy said that when Mr Silver was taken to Castlerea Prison, he thought he was “in a special room where he would metamorphose into something else”.

Wed, 08 Mar, 2023

Stephen Silver was 'hostile' to gardaí and didn’t appreciate 'gravity of his circumstances'
Stephen Silver was 'hostile' to gardaí and didn’t appreciate 'gravity of his circumstances'
Dr Brenda Wright, interim clinical director at the Central Mental Hospital, said Mr Silver displayed evidence of grandiosity and an idea that he was a person of particular importance and that he had “special skills and abilities”.

Fri, 03 Mar, 2023

Stephen Silver thought fatal shooting of Garda Colm Horkan was 'a special forces test'
Stephen Silver thought fatal shooting of Garda Colm Horkan was 'a special forces test'
The court heard the accused was “feeling strange” the day before the shooting and thought he would have to sign himself into hospital

Wed, 01 Mar, 2023

Garda murder-accused's psychotic symptoms at 'extreme end', court told
Garda murder-accused's psychotic symptoms at 'extreme end', court told
Psychiatrist told trial as a consequence of his mental illness, Stephen Silver’s capacity was 'significantly impaired' at the time of the shooting of Garda Colm Horkan

Tue, 28 Feb, 2023

Garda murder accused's mental capacity 'significantly impaired' at time of shooting, court told
Garda murder accused's mental capacity 'significantly impaired' at time of shooting, court told
Psychiatrist gave evidence of Stephen Silver’s mental health history, which included on one occasion believing he was 'fighting mohawk Indians in his bedroom' and was 'Jesus reincarnated'

Mon, 27 Feb, 2023

Colm Horkan death
Garda murder-accused 'kept shooting until there was no ammunition left'
Stephen Silver told the court he struck Garda Horkan with the butt of the gun after the first shots were fired, saying he believed the garda was 'a heavy down from Dublin', who was trying to kill him

Thu, 23 Feb, 2023

Garda murder-accused believed he was 'the second coming of Jesus'
Garda murder-accused believed he was 'the second coming of Jesus'
Stephen Silver gave evidence in his trial for the murder of Detective Garda Colm Horkan, telling the court of mental health episodes he has experienced since the age of 19

Wed, 22 Feb, 2023

Colm Horkan death
Stephen Silver claimed Garda Colm Horkan would be alive if he had 'stayed in the car'
Jury watched footage of a fifth and final garda interview with the accused

Tue, 21 Feb, 2023

Stephen Silver called account of garda shooting 'lies, absolute bullsh*t', court hears
Stephen Silver called account of garda shooting 'lies, absolute bullsh*t', court hears
The court also heard that prior to the interviews, the accused was “aggressive”, “angry” and “threatening”.

Mon, 20 Feb, 2023

Garda 'shot himself accidentally', murder accused told detectives
Garda 'shot himself accidentally', murder accused told detectives
 Stephen Silver, who is on trial for capital murder, told detectives that Garda Colm Horkan “shot himself accidentally” because he was “an idiot with a firearm”, the Central Criminal Court has heard.

Fri, 17 Feb, 2023

'I'm angry because the garda tried to kill me,' garda murder accused told detectives
'I'm angry because the garda tried to kill me,' garda murder accused told detectives
Stephen Silver was 'absolutely sure' he would have been killed in the struggle that ended in Garda Horkan being shot 11 times with his own gun, court heard

Wed, 15 Feb, 2023

Garda murder accused was 'looking crazy' after fatal shooting, witness tells court
Garda Colm Horkan escorted murder accused to psychiatric unit 20 years ago, court told
Retired Garda Sergeant Thomas O’Connor told the jury gardaí were called to the home the accused shared with his family on October 29, 2003, and Garda Horkan and his colleague travelled with Mr Silver to the psychiatric unit at Roscommon General Hospital as part of a Garda escort

Tue, 14 Feb, 2023

Garda murder accused was 'looking crazy' after fatal shooting, witness tells court
Garda murder accused was 'looking crazy' after fatal shooting, witness tells court
Witnesses heard bangs as Detective Garda Colm Horkan was shot and 'thought they were fireworks'

Mon, 13 Feb, 2023

Colm Horkan death
Garda murder accused said his mental health declined during Covid restrictions
Stephen Silver told a doctor that Covid 'destroyed everything' court heard

Fri, 10 Feb, 2023

Colm Horkan death
Garda murder accused had said: 'If I hadn’t killed him, he would have killed me', trial told
The court also heard on Thursday that the accused spat in a garda’s face  attempted to grab another garda by the throat

Thu, 09 Feb, 2023

Castlerea Garda shooting
Garda tells murder trial about trying to perform CPR on Garda Colm Horkan
One witness spoke of "trying to protect the guards" by keeping Stephen Silver away from the local garda station

Tue, 07 Feb, 2023

Man accused of garda's murder was roaring in the street about snipers, trial hears
Man accused of garda's murder was roaring in the street about snipers, trial hears
The court heard a Garda recount how Stephen Silver had talked over him "in an angry loud voice" in Castlerea Garda Station

Thu, 02 Feb, 2023

Colm Horkan death
'With all that's going on with the police, I shot him,' man accused of murdering garda had said
Stephen Silver's defence will be raising the issues of bipolar disorder and the accused having diminished responsibility due to mental health difficulties

Tue, 31 Jan, 2023

Colm Horkan death
Accused had 'smirk on his face' as he told garda he was resuscitating Garda Colm Horkan wrong
When accused Stephen Silver was told he had 'shot a guard', he responded, 'he wasn’t a guard', court heard

Tue, 11 Oct, 2022

Stephen Silver sent forward for trial charged with capital murder of Garda Colm Horkan
Stephen Silver sent forward for trial charged with capital murder of Garda Colm Horkan
A date has not been set for the 44-year-old Mayo man's trial

Fri, 19 Feb, 2021

Family of Garda Colm Horkan thank public for their support
Family of Garda Colm Horkan thank public for their support
Garda Horkan, originally from Charlestown in Co. Mayo, was shot dead in the town of Castlerea shortly before midnight on Wednesday, June 17. The weeks following his death have been "very tough" for his family, according to his brother Dermot.

Tue, 07 Jul, 2020

Colleagues remember Det Garda Colm Horkan one week after his death
Colleagues remember Det Garda Colm Horkan one week after his death
The night shift at Castlerea Garda Station began like so many others on Wednesday, June 17. For Detective Garda Colm Horkan there was nothing particularly unusual about the night. A few short hours later he was dead

Thu, 25 Jun, 2020

Fergus Finlay: Jean Kennedy Smith, a friend to Ireland who left an enduring legacy
Fergus Finlay: Jean Kennedy Smith, a friend to Ireland who left an enduring legacy
Jean Kennedy Smith was instrumental, and significantly so, in the first IRA ceasefire, writes Fergus Finlay

Tue, 23 Jun, 2020

Letter to the Editor: Gardaí must avoid being alone when out on patrol
Letter to the Editor: Gardaí must avoid being alone when out on patrol
There have been a number of incidents where Gardaí have come to the untimely deaths while patrolling alone.

Tue, 23 Jun, 2020

Irish Examiner view: Colm Horkan - Society speaks with one voice
Irish Examiner view: Colm Horkan - Society speaks with one voice
Detective Garda Colm Horkan, who was shot dead as he patrolled Castlerea, Co Roscommon, alone last week, was buried yesterday.

Mon, 22 Jun, 2020

‘You’ll never walk alone, Colm’: Garda laid to rest before his time
‘You’ll never walk alone, Colm’: Garda laid to rest before his time
A giant of a man like no other was laid to rest before his time.

Mon, 22 Jun, 2020

Colm Horkan funeral: He ‘never let any of his family or friends walk alone’
Colm Horkan funeral: He ‘never let any of his family or friends walk alone’
They were the simple symbols of an extraordinary life, tokens of a man who touched so many, but was taken too soon.

Mon, 22 Jun, 2020

Colm Horkan funeral: A thin blue line, bowed by grief but unbroken, links the nation
Colm Horkan funeral: A thin blue line, bowed by grief but unbroken, links the nation
Gardaí around country turn out in force to lead somber tribute to colleague killed in line of duty

Mon, 22 Jun, 2020

Colm Horkan: Charlestown says goodbye to 'one of nature’s gentlemen'
Colm Horkan: Charlestown says goodbye to 'one of nature’s gentlemen'
The bridge is where, a young boy, he would throw sticks into the river below, with other lads from the town his age.

Sun, 21 Jun, 2020

Funeral of Detective Garda Colm Horkan to take place today
Funeral of Detective Garda Colm Horkan to take place today
A State funeral will take place in Charlestown, Co Mayo later for Detective Garda Colm Horkan.

Sun, 21 Jun, 2020

Ballaghaderreen stands in silent tribute to slain garda, Colm Horkan
Ballaghaderreen stands in silent tribute to slain garda, Colm Horkan
Ballaghaderreen stood in silent tribute this afternoon as the remains of the late Garda Colm Horkan were brought through the town on route to Charlestown.

Fri, 19 Jun, 2020

Irish Examiner View: Tragedy shows our core values - Det Garda Colm Horkan
Irish Examiner View: Tragedy shows our core values - Det Garda Colm Horkan
How a society reacts to an outrage, or even how a society judges an event an outrage, is revealing.

Fri, 19 Jun, 2020

Hundreds gather in Castlerea to mourn death of Detective Garda Colm Horkan
Hundreds gather in Castlerea to mourn death of Detective Garda Colm Horkan
As the heavens opened and rain poured down on the streets of Castlerea, Superintendent Sheridan said: “We are devastated at the death of our friend and colleague Colm.”

Fri, 19 Jun, 2020

Gardaí continue to question man in connection with death of Det Garda Colm Horkan
Gardaí continue to question man in connection with death of Det Garda Colm Horkan
A man continues to be questioned in connection with the murder of Detective Garda Colm Horkan.

Fri, 19 Jun, 2020

Appeal issued for witnesses to Garda Colm Horkan's brutal killing
Appeal issued for witnesses to Garda Colm Horkan's brutal killing
Investigators are seeking footage and witnesses in a bid to determine the circumstances behind the brutal killing of Detective Garda Colm Horkan.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2020

'If you got into bother on the sporting field he'd be the first to bail you out' - tributes paid to Colm Horkan
'If you got into bother on the sporting field he'd be the first to bail you out' - tributes paid to Colm Horkan
Less than two hours before he was fatally wounded, Detective Garda Colm Horkan shared banter with friends on What’s App about English Premier League soccer player, Declan Rice.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2020

Sportsman, guard, music lover: Who was Detective Garda Colm Horkan?
Sportsman, guard, music lover: Who was Detective Garda Colm Horkan?
Detective Garda Colm Horkan was a music-loving sports fan who had a wide circle of friends in Mayo where he lived and Roscommon where he worked.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2020

Third garda in 7 years to be shot dead on duty
Third garda in 7 years to be shot dead on duty
In the space of just seven years three gardaí have been shot dead in the line of duty in Ireland.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2020

Castlerea killing sparks memories of two gardaí murdered nearby 40 years ago
Castlerea killing sparks memories of two gardaí murdered nearby 40 years ago
Detective Garda Colm Horkan’s death in Co Roscommon has brought back memories of the deaths of two other gardai in the county.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2020

'A role model in his professional and personal life': Former teammate pays tribute to Colm Horkan
'A role model in his professional and personal life': Former teammate pays tribute to Colm Horkan
“This time yesterday Colm was getting ready to go to work, but he didn’t come home.”

Thu, 18 Jun, 2020

'An attack on democracy': Garda killed in Co Roscommon named as Detective Garda Colm Horkan
'An attack on democracy': Garda killed in Co Roscommon named as Detective Garda Colm Horkan
"Colm served the communities he worked in with distinction and pride during his 24 years as a member of An Garda Síochána."

Thu, 18 Jun, 2020

Taoiseach leads tributes to guard shot dead last night in Roscommon
Taoiseach leads tributes to guard shot dead last night in Roscommon
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the Garda who has died in the course of their duties," Mr Varadkar said.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2020

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