Kevin Flatley remembered as a 'family man' and 'a great garda' at funeral

The coffin of Garda Kevin Flatley is carried in to St Peter and Paul's Church. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

The funeral of Garda Kevin Flatley, who died in the line of duty, has heard he was a "valued member of An Garda Síochána” who was always helping people inside and outside of work and will be “greatly missed”.

Speaking at the funeral mass, his colleague Garda Rosanna Caul said: “His family and friends are truly grateful for the privilege of having shared a life with him. He is forever in his children, family and friends’ hearts.