Gardaí pay tribute to Detective Colm Horkan one year on from his death

One year to the day that Detective Garda Colm Horkan was killed in the line of duty in Castlerea Co Roscommon a simple cross and floral tribute mark the spot of his tragic killing as a lady pays her respects. Picture: Paul Mealey
Gardaí have commemorated slain Detective Garda Colm Horkan to mark the first anniversary of his death.
A plaque has been unveiled for Mr Horkan, aged 49 at the time of his death, on the main street of Castlerea, Roscommon, where he was shot dead on June 17 while responding to an incident.