Gary Sheehan

Gary Sheehan

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Gary Sheehan was a Garda recruit who tragically lost his life during the IRA kidnapping of businessman Don Tidey in December 1983, when he and his colleague, Pte Patrick Kelly, were shot while attempting to rescue Tidey from a hideout.

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Ireland Ireland: This resulted in the murder of Private Patrick Kelly and Garda Gary Sheehan. 5

Ruth Coppinger Noel Mcmahon Micheal Martin Heather Humphreys Patrick Kelly
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Bravery award given to garda involved in serious crime should be revoked, Dáil hears – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Trainee garda Gary Sheehan was shot dead during the rescue operation of Don Tidey. 3

Mary Lou Mcdonald Brendan Bik Mcfarlane Charlie Flanagan Don Tidey Patrick Kelly
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Former justice minister criticises McDonald’s tribute to late IRA figure ‘Bik’ McFarlane – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Pte Patrick Kelly and Recruit Garda Gary Sheehan were shot dead by the IRA gang when they came across the hideout 23 days after Tidy’s abduction. 3

Brendan Bik Mcfarlane Mary Lou Mcdonald Don Tidey Patrick Kelly Donie Kelleher David Beresford Tommy Conlon
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Who was Bik McFarlane? The IRA figure linked to notorious kidnapping – The Irish Times