SENIOR members of the Gardai in Co Donegal have attended the funeral today of murdered detective Adrian Donohoe.
The officer was shot dead in Co Louth on Friday night.
Among those attending the funeral is Supt Leo McGinn, who was stationed in Louth before his transfer to Ballyshannon last year.
“He was a great Garda and a committed member of the community, especially through the GAA,” said Supt McGinn today.
The Superintendent has opened a book of condolences at Ballyshannon Garda Station for anyone who wants to leave a message for the Donohoe family.
Dundalk came to a standstill today as the funeral cortege went through the town.
Thousands of people attended the state funeral, with the Taoiseach and the President in attendance.
Hundreds of Gardai – many from Donegal – lined the route and took part in the funeral.
They heard Father Michael Cusack call for the killers to be caught and a call for proper policing in the country.
“When it comes to reflecting to the garda presence throughout the whole country, I think it’s a good time for there to be serious reflection by all in this country around the need for further policing,” he said.
“I think we need to look into the eyes of Caroline, look into the eyes of Adrian’s parents and allow what is best within us – our humanity – to recognise what evil can do when it’s allowed to flourish in a community. My parents are now living in a rural community in Galway that has no police service.
“It only ever had one guard but that one guard brought great security. Since he moved, two men in their 80s have had their heads bashed in, one left without hearing or taste for the rest of his life.
“I see it in the eyes of so many in that village that they go to bed at night in fear. Is that the way we need to treat our brothers and sisters in our care?”