Robbery which led to McCabe killing was to finance house

THE IRA robbery in Adare which led to the brutal killing of Detective Garda Jerry McCabe was carried out to finance an extensive bungalow for the gang leader, the Irish Examiner has learned.

Robbery which led to McCabe killing was to finance house

Kevin Walsh, who shot dead Detective Garda McCabe, organised the armed hold up of a post office van to raise money for a huge bungalow he was building in nearby Patrickswell.

The building has yet to be completed and appeared unoccupied yesterday.

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