Family, friends mourn brave garda
The funeral is taking place in Dublin of garda Anthony Tighe.
President Mary McAleese and hundreds of gardaí are among the mourners.
Ranelagh-born garda Tighe, who was based at Donnybrook garda station in Dublin, died along with colleague Michael Padden as they attempted to set up a roadblock on the Stillorgan dual carriageway.
27-year-old garda Padden will be buried in Belmullet, Co Mayo, tomorrow.