The State funeral for Detective Garda Colm Horkan is getting underway in his hometown of Charlestown.
Hundreds of Gardai performed a guard of honour from his home to the church.
Gardaí from the Roscommon Division where he worked and his home division in Mayo have been invited to pay their respects.
Detective Garda Horkan’s remains have been carried by his brothers from the family home to St James’ Church where the State Funeral is getting underway.
Members of Castlerea Garda Station who were on duty on Wednesday night when Detective Horkan was killed, performed a guard of honour from the gates of the church.
A screen has been set up at Charlestown GAA pitch for members of the community to watch the ceremony which is limited to immediate family due to Covid-19 restrictions.
