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Annual Mass for Deceased Members of An Garda Síochána

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The Annual Mass for Deceased Members of An Garda Síochána was celebrated by Fr. Paddy Madden at the Holy Family Church, Aughrim Street, Dublin on Thursday 7th November.

 

Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan, Minister for Justice & Equality Mr. Alan Shatter T.D., Chief Superintendent Alan Todd P.S.N.I. Fr. Joe Kenndy CP (Garda Chaplin), Fr. Ralph Egan CP and Archdeacon David Pierpoint as well as relatives and friends of deceased members attended.

 

There was a high turnout of both retired and serving members. The Garda Band and Choir added a sombre note to the celebration.

Fr. Madden in his homily referred to the loss and tragic grief inflicted on a family when he spoke about the tragic death of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe earlier this year.

 

He said “every tragedy has a human face”. He spoke about children missing out on events when they don’t have a mother or father to congratulate them on their achievements or to welcome home in the evening.

 

Photos by Alan Dowley

 

Garda Commissioner Minister for Justice and Fr. Ralph Egan CP
Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan, Alan Shattter, Minister for Justice and Fr. Ralph Egan CP

 

Commissioner Callinan welcomes Minister for Justice and Equality Alan Shatter
Commissioner Callinan welcomes Minister for Justice and Equality Alan Shatter

 

AGSI General Secretary, John Redmond; National Executive Member, Brian O' Dea and President, Tim Galvin
AGSI General Secretary, John Redmond; National Executive Member, Brian O’ Dea and President, Tim Galvin

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