Charity motorbike ride to help garda shot in US

A call has been issued for motorcycle riders to take part in a charity motorbike run to raise funds for Garda Brian Hanrahan, who was shot in New Orleans last month.

Garda Hanrahan, a father of one from Tipperary, was shot in the leg and lower back during a botched robbery while he was on holiday in Louisiana. He is said to be recovering well, but reports claim his medical bills in the US have topped €1m after undergoing surgery and spending the past 10 days in hospital.

The motorcycle run will take place on February 22, from Newcastle West, Co Limerick — where Garda Hanrahan is stationed — going to the Garda College in Templemore, Tipperary, where the 30-year-old received his training, and ending back in West Limerick.