Garda funeral, who were killed in the service in Dublin

Pa Medien A number of men in suits carry the coffin of the police officer Kevin Flatley, which is draped into a green -white GAA flag. A uniformed Garda officer becomes aware of the coffin. — The coffin of Garda Flatley is worn by St. Peter and Paul's church in Balbriggan on Friday after his funeral service on Friday

The funeral of an Irish police officer who was put down and killed in County Dublin last weekend was announced that he was “revered” by everyone in his family and that the loss they experience is “heartbreaking”.

The 49 -year -old Kevin Flatley died at the crime scene after being hit by a motorcyclist in Lanestown in the north of the district on Sunday shortly before 1:00 p.m. from 1:00 p.m. from 1:00 p.m. from 1:00 p.m.

He had carried out a speed control point.

At his funeral in Balbriggan, Dublin, Garda Flatley's coffin was draped by the Irish tricolor and his hat and his gloves.

Garda motorcycle colleagues from the street police unit of the streets of the Metropolitan region formed an honorary guard when the morgue arrived in St. Peter and Paul's church with Garda Flatley's coffin.

Garda motorcycle colleagues from the street police unit of the Dublin Metropolitan region formed an honorary guard when the corpse car arrived in the church

PA Media Seven Garda Motorcycle police officers drive with yellow and blue bicycles and yellow viz jackets on the street, while around 15 other uniformed Gardai, who also wore yellow tips, are aware of the roadside. — Garda motorcycle colleagues from the street police unit of the Dublin Metropolitan region formed an honorary guard when the corpse car arrived in the church

Two police officers led the Kortege, one with the Irish Tricolor and the other the flag of a Garda Síochána (Irish police).

A number of objects, including a violin, a GAA top and a jersey and a family Bible that he read to his children, were placed in the altar to remind of his life.

Those who took part in the funeral included Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Micheál Martin, President Michael D Higgins, Tánaiste (deputy prime minister) Simon Harris, Minister of Justice Jim O'Callaghan, Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald and first minister Michelle O'Neill.

“Estimated by everyone”

Hundreds of people lined the route when the funeral rings arrived in the Church of St. Peter and Paul

Pa Media A large amount leads on both sides of the street, while a black corpse car drives it down, followed by a group that goes on foot. A man who holds an Irish tricolor leads the procession. — Hundreds of people lined the route when the funeral rings arrived in the Church of St. Peter and Paul

A colleague, Garda Rosanna Caul, spoke of the “privilege” of working with the “family man”.

She said that Garda Flatley's wife Una and her daughters have changed forever on Sunday.

“You never imagined when Kevin went to work that he would not return home,” she said.

“The family is grateful to those who came to Kevin's help on Sunday and to everyone who has taken care of Kevin since that time.”

Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaks to Una Flatley (center), the widow of Garda Kevin Flatley, after his funeral service

Pa media a lot of people in dark suits, a bald man speaks to a woman with blonde, curly hair, her back faces the camera — Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaks to Una Flatley (center), the widow of Garda Kevin Flatley, after his funeral service

She said that the support that his family has received since Sunday was “phenomenal”.

“A Garda Síochána has blurred her care support and help for the family since Kevin's death.

“Kevin's memory will never be forgotten, he is always in the hearts of his children, family and friends and Kevin is always valued by everyone who knew him.”

Kevin Flatley had more than 26 years of service with a Garda Síochána

A Garda Síochána a man who wears an Irish policewoman of a yellow hi-vis jacket — Kevin Flatley had more than 26 years of service with a Garda Síochána

Garda Kevin Flatley, a member of Dublin Castle -based road police unit, is the 90th member of a Garda Síochána, which is to be killed in service.

The 89 other victims of Garda have lost their lives for various reasons, including incidents regarding the problems in Northern Ireland, during anti-crime surgery and in the event of accidents.

After the fatal collision on Saturday, Harris Harris called a real reset in relation to road traffic safety according to “Head of the Irish Police).

At a press conference on Sunday, Mr. Harris said it was a “desperate day for a Garda Síochána”.

After the funeral fair, Garda Flatley's remains were taken for a private family burial in Newcastle, County Dublin.

“Estimated by everyone”

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