Garda’s widow backs inquiry into first officer killed in Troubles

CALLS for a public inquiry into the first garda officer killed in the Troubles were yesterday backed by the widow of slain Garda Jerry McCabe.

Republican splinter group Saor Éire was blamed for shooting Garda Richard Fallon during an armed robbery in Dublin in April 1970.

But unexpected public support by Ann McCabe yesterday boosted a long-running campaign for a public inquiry by bereaved relatives of Garda Fallon.