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Mr Donohoe's wife, Caroline, said that in just "58 senseless seconds" her life and the lives of her children and the Donohoe family had changed completely. Local Irish news, UK and international news, local and national Sport and entertainment news , all in one handy e-mail. The charge of capital murder includes an aggravating factor such as murdering a police officer on duty. Mrs Donohoe said they were a loving family and nobody would ever replace her husband. "My heart breaks every time I pass there and sometimes I can't get images out of my mind for hours.". Colm Horkan had been a Garda for the last 24 years and joined the force in 1995. A murder investigation has been launched following the shooting on the main street in Castlerea shortly before midnight on Wednesday. A free inside look at Garda Síochána salary trends based on 16 salaries wages for 10 jobs at Garda Síochána. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. "I don't think Aaron Brady will ever comprehend what he's done to our family," she told the court. ‘Today is a terrible reminder of the significant sacrifices, including the ultimate sacrifice, that Gardai make to keep people save. Following his defeat to President Elect Joe Biden... Write CSS OR LESS and hit save. "Our brave colleague died as result of injuries sustained when he was responding to an incident.
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