Detective Garda Colm Horkan is being remembered today, one year on from his killing.
The 49-year-old was shot and killed after responding to an incident in Castlerea in Co. Roscommon.
An anniversary mass will take place in Charlestown, Co. Mayo later, while a special ceremony will be held at the weekend in Castlerea.
A man in his 40s is due before the Criminal Courts of Justice next year, charged with his murder.
Dave Conroy from the Garda Representative Association in Roscommon, says he's in their thoughts today: