News - Don Tidey
LISTEN: Garda Commissioner pays tribute to 'fallen heroes' as he unveils monument in Ballinamore
Private Patrick Kelly and Garda Recruit Gary Sheehan were shot dead by the IRA in Drumcornan Wood, this day 41 years ago.
Dec 16, 2024 15:14Hundreds attend special tribute to two men killed during Don Tidey kidnap
Private Patrick Kelly and Garda Recruit Gary Sheehan were shot dead by the IRA, this day 41 years ago in Drumcornan Wood.
Dec 16, 2024 13:20Son of private shot during Don Tidey search says memorial in Ballinamore means 'so much' to family
A monument in honour of the men will then be unveiled at Ballinamore Garda Station.
Dec 16, 2024 13:03Garda Commissioner to unveil monument to Don Tidey kidnap victims in Ballinamore today
The monument will be unveiled at Ballinamore Garda Station, after a remembrance ceremony in St Patrick's Church nearby at 11.30am.
Dec 16, 2024 07:25Controversial event to commemorate Leitrim republican to take place today
It starts from The Square at 8 o'clock and makes its way down to the McGirl monument at the other end of the town.
Aug 17, 2024 09:15Plaque 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 17:2439th 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 13:47Son 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 13:15Derrada 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 13:38Gold 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.
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