Adrian Donohoe was diligent, popular officer: Commissioner Callinan

Garda detective Adrian Donohoe, who was shot dead during a credit-union robbery last night, was dedicated, diligent and hugely popular, senior officers said today.

Detective Donohoe, a 41-year-old father of two young children, was shot in the head with no warning just half a mile from home as he tried to stop raiders escaping with cash from the credit union in Bellurgan, Jenkinstown, Co Louth.