Family, friends mourn brave garda

The funeral is taking place in Dublin of garda Anthony Tighe. Mary McAleese is among the mourners.

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.