Funeral to take place for Garda Kevin Flatley who was killed while on duty

Kevin Flatley died last weekend after being struck by a motorcyclist.
Funeral to take place for Garda Kevin Flatley who was killed while on duty

By Rebecca Black, PA

A funeral is set to take place for a Garda officer who was killed while on duty last weekend.

Kevin Flatley, 49, died after being struck by a motorcyclist while carrying out speed checks in Co Dublin on Sunday.

Gardaí travelled from across the country to attend a memorial service for Mr Flatley at Dublin Castle earlier this week.

He had served as a garda for 26 years and had been with the Roads Policing Unit since 2018.

Colleagues attending a memorial service for Kevin Flatley on Monday
Colleagues attending a memorial service for Kevin Flatley on Monday. Photo: Niall Carson/PA.

A large turnout of mourners is expected at his funeral service later.

The funeral cortege is set to pass through the Co Dublin town of Balbriggan before mass at St Peter and Paul’s Church this afternoon.

Garda Flatley will later be laid to rest privately in Newcastle, Co Dublin.

He is the 90th member of An Garda Siochana to be killed while on duty.

More in this section

Man sentenced for 'ferocious assault' outside Conor McGregor's pub Man sentenced for 'ferocious assault' outside Conor McGregor's pub
Taoiseach condemns ‘reckless strike’ on peacekeeping base in Lebanon Taoiseach condemns ‘reckless strike’ on peacekeeping base in Lebanon
Alleged squatter granted anonymity and disputes 'no right' to be in property Alleged squatter granted anonymity and disputes 'no right' to be in property

Sponsored Content

The power of the G licence The power of the G licence
Happy couple receiving new house keys from real estate agent Time to get to grips with changes in rental laws
Boatbuilder turned engineer proves alternative paths can lead to success Boatbuilder turned engineer proves alternative paths can lead to success
Contact Us Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited

Add Echolive.ie to your home screen - easy access to Cork news, views, sport and more