Obituary: Tom Connolly showed professionalism and humanity in protecting society

Tom Connolly was a detective superintendent with An Garda Síochána who retired in 1994. He passed away last week, aged in his 90s. Pictures: Moya Nolan

Tom Connolly was a policeman in the very best sense of the term. He died last week in his 90th year following a short illness.

He spent 40 years in An Garda Síochána, ending his career in 1994 at the rank of detective superintendent.