Widow accepts medal for hero garda

The widow of hero garda Tony Golden, who was shot dead two years ago while trying to protect a woman from her abusive partner, has accepted a medal for bravery on his behalf.

Nicola Golden was presented with the Gold Scott Medal by Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan, in a poignant ceremony at the Garda Training College, Templemore, Co Tipperary.

In total, 17 medals for bravery were awarded to serving, retired, and deceased members of the force who, in protecting others, had placed themselves in harm’s way.