Dublin Airport in emotional gesture to Garda Flatley before funeral as 4-hour road warning issued on ‘sad & sombre' day
DUBLIN Airport last night paid a poignant tribute to Garda Kevin Flatley ahead of his funeral service this afternoon.
The tragic dad-of-two, who died after being
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Garda Kevin Flatley's funeral will take place this afternoon
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Dublin Airport paid tribute to Garda Flatley
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To mark the occasion and honour Garda Flatley's life,
It said: "Dublin Airport's buildings were lit up in blue last night in memory of Garda Kevin Flatley and in solidarity with our colleagues in An Garda Siochana.
"Kevin's funeral takes place later today. May he rest in peace."
People praised the "nice gesture", with one saying: "Well done for recognition for a fallen garda Kevin Flatley.
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"Thoughts and prayers with his family colleagues and friends."
It has been confirmed that Gda Flatley's funeral will take place in St Peter and Paul's Church in Balbriggan, Dublin at 1:30pm today.
The chief mourners are his wife Úna, daughters Erin and Aoife, parents Breda and Michael, and brother John.
Flatley is predeceased by his sister, Elaine.
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Also attending will be President
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Brigadier General Stephen Ryan will represent the
Superintendent Liam Geraghty from the Garda Press Office said it is a "sad and sombre day" for An Garda Siochana, with many garda colleagues set to attend.
Flatley's body will be escorted to the church by Gardai, led by commissioner
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He is to be given full Garda honours at the ceremony.
His coffin will be draped with the Irish tricolour with his hat and gloves placed over it.
And Drew Harris is to present these items to Flatley's widow, Una, at the end of the funeral.
TRAFFIC DIVERSIONS
A four-hour
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The main street in the coastal town of Balbriggan is set to be "closed to all traffic" from 12pm until after the funeral.
Diversions will be in place.
A garda spokesperson said: "Please follow the advice and directions of stewards and Gardai working in the vicinity of St Peter and Paul's Church.
"If possible please use public transport, Balbriggan train station is a 15-minute walk from St Peter and Paul's Church and less than a 5-minute walk from McNallys Funeral Home."
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