Kenny leads tributes to Garda Tony Golden at remembrance ceremony

The 88 members of An Garda Síochána who lost their lives in the line of duty have been remembered at a ceremony in Dublin.

Tributes were paid to Garda Tony Golden, who was shot dead while responding to a domestic dispute in Co Louth in October of last year.

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The Taoiseach, Tánaiste, and Garda Commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan laid wreaths at the annual the event at Dublin Castle this afternoon.

Nicola Golden, the wife of Garda Golden was presented with a medal in his honour.

Speaking at today's service, Taoiseach Enda Kenny said the death of Garda Golden had an impact on the country as a whole.

“In October the country stood appalled at the death on duty of Garda Anthony Golden, who was simple, thoroughly doing his job (as) a young community garda,” said Kenny.

Garda Commissioner O'Sullivan addresses family, friends and guests at 2016 Garda Memorial Day. pic.twitter.com/F9FTwjpr0w

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“The reaction to his death showed that his community extended far beyond his locality.”