News - david kelly

Son of private shot during Don Tidey search says memorial in Ballinamore means 'so much' to family

A monument in honour of the men will then be unveiled at Ballinamore Garda Station.

Dec 16, 2024 13:03

Son of killed Defence Forces member calls for more education on the Troubles

Ballinamuck native, Private Patrick Kelly was killed in the line of duty during the rescue of kidnapped supermarket executive, Don Tidey near Ballinamore in 1983.

Oct 13, 2022 13:15

Derrada woods firefight rumors proven false in new Garda probe

A theory had spread following the incident that one or both men had died from friendly fire in the shootout.

Jan 5, 2022 13:38

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