News - Don Tidey
Plaque honouring Pvt.Patrick Kelly unveiled in Ballinamuck
Private Patrick Kelly of the 6th Infantry Battalion was shot and killed in Derrada Woods in Leitrim in 1983
Dec 8, 2023 17:24
39th anniversary of deaths of local soldier and Garda at Derrada Woods
The Longford army private and the Monaghan recruit Garda were killed in the line of duty in 1983.
Dec 16, 2022 13:47
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
Gold bravery medal to be awarded to Garda killed at Derrada Wood
Don Tidy was kidnapped in 1983 and was released after a gun battle several weeks later.
Sep 23, 2021 17:22
Son of soldier murdered in Leitrim in 1983 appeals for anyone with information to come forward
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 12:38Shannonside Newsletter
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