The bravery of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe and his innate love of family, policing, the GAA and community will not be forgotten.

A detective shot dead during a credit union robbery in Louth was a virtuous man who was a perfect role model for the rest of society, his state funeral heard today.

Hundreds of gardaí will take part in today's State funeral for murdered Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe in Co Louth.