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Castlerea killing sparks memories of two gardaí murdered nearby 40 years ago

Detective Garda Colm Horkan’s death in Co Roscommon has brought back memories of the deaths of two other gardai in the county.

Castlerea killing sparks memories of two gardaí murdered nearby 40 years ago

Thu, 18 Jun, 2020 - 18:45

Neil Michael

Young Kevin Morley, grandson of the late Garda John Morley at the memorial at Shannon's Cross. Pic. Mick McCormack

Detective Garda Colm Horkan’s death in Co Roscommon has brought back memories of the deaths of two other gardaí in the county.

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