Heroes dedicated their lives to service of the State

GRIEF-STRICKEN communities in Co Limerick were last night trying to come to terms with the road accident deaths of two men, both husbands and fathers, who had dedicated their lives to the service of the State.

Leading the tributes, Bishop of Limerick Dr Donal Murray said the deaths of garda Brian Kelleher and part-time firefighter Mike Liston should be a reminder of the services both men performed, both voluntarily and professionally.

The bishop said their deaths were terrible tragedies for their wives and children.