Father of murdered Garda Colm Horkan says new memorial is 'so uplifting' for his family 

Taoiseach Simon Harris speaking at the official opening of the Colm Horkan Memorial Pitch and Community Walkways at Charlestown Sarsfields GAA Club in Co Mayo. Picture: Conor McKeown

The father of murdered Garda Colm Horkan has described a community memorial opened by Taoiseach Simon Harris as "so uplifting" for the family.

Marty Horkan was speaking at the opening of the Colm Horkan Memorial Pitch and Community Walkway at Fr O’Hara GAA Park in Charlestown, Co Mayo.