News - Colm Horkan
Court of Appeal reserves judgment in murder case of Garda Colm Horkan
Mar 19, 2026 18:29
Today marks four years since murder of Castlerea detective garda
The Charlestown native was shot dead while carrying out an anti-crime patrol in the town.
Jun 17, 2024 13:13
Colm Horkan Memorial pitch to be opened today
He was stationed as a garda in Ballaghaderreen for some time and local man Micheál Frain is welcoming today's honour.
Jun 2, 2024 11:36
Taoiseach to officially open Colm Horkan Memorial Pitch this weekend
The official ribbon-cutting ceremony will be performed by the Taoiseach and the Garda Band will also perform on the day.
May 31, 2024 17:51
Three gardai murdered in west Roscommon to be honoured tomorrow
A total of 89 gardai who were killed in the line of duty, or who gave their lives in the service of the state, will be honoured in Dubhlinn Gardens in Dublin Castle at 12 noon tomorrow.
May 17, 2024 16:35
Taoiseach to officially open Colm Horkan Memorial Pitch next month
The event is due to get underway at 1pm on the 2nd of June.
May 16, 2024 10:33
Colm Horkan Memorial Run to take place tomorrow
The run will feature a 5k, 10k and half marathon.
May 27, 2023 12:56
Colm Horkan's family praise Garda support during murder investigation
Detective Garda Colm Horkan was shot and killed by Stephen Silver on the 17th of June 2020.
Apr 20, 2023 13:24
Stephen Silver jailed for life for murder of Garda Colm Horkan
Victim impact statements from members of Colm Horkan's family were read out in court this morning
Apr 19, 2023 13:23
Family and friends of Detective Garda Colm Horkan praise investigating Gardaí
Former Garda sergeant and close friend of Detective Horkan, John Hynes, said that local Gardaí left no stone unturned in the investigation:
Mar 16, 2023 13:29
Man convicted of capital murder of Detective Garda Colm Horkan
Stephen Silver now faces minimum of forty years in prison.
Mar 15, 2023 16:01
BREAKING: Jury fails to reach verdict in Castlerea Garda murder trial
The garda was shot dead on June 17th 2020 in Castlerea town centre.
Nov 17, 2022 14:20
Castlerea murder trial jury can return majority verdict
The Detective Garda was shot dead on June 17th 2020.
Nov 17, 2022 12:27
Jury to deliberate for a third day in Roscommon murder trial
Th trail has been underway since the start of October.
Nov 17, 2022 10:54Shannonside Newsletter
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