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

Dec 16, 2024 13:03
By Shannonside News
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Son of private shot during Don Tidey search says memorial in Ballinamore means 'so much' to family
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A monument in honour of the men will then be unveiled at Ballinamore Garda Station.

A remembrance ceremony is taking place in Co. Leitrim today to honour two men killed during the Don Tidey search 41 years ago.
Private Patrick Kelly and Garda recruit Gary Sheehan were shot dead by the IRA during the rescue of the chief executive of Quinnsworth just outside Ballinamore.

A monument in honour of the men will then be unveiled at Ballinamore Garda Station.
Speaking on the Joe Finnegan Show this morning, the son of Private Patrick Kelly, David, said it means 'so much' to his family that Ballinamore is hosting the event:

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