News - Patrick Kelly

LISTEN: Garda Commissioner pays tribute to 'fallen heroes' as he unveils monument in Ballinamore

Private Patrick Kelly and Garda Recruit Gary Sheehan were shot dead by the IRA in Drumcornan Wood, this day 41 years ago.

Dec 16, 2024 15:14

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

Dec 16, 2024 13:03

The Longford army private and the Monaghan recruit Garda were killed in the line of duty in 1983.

Dec 16, 2022 13:47

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

The son of a Longford soldier shot dead in Leitrim 37 years ago this week has appealed for anyone with information on his murder to

Dec 17, 2020 12:38

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