The death of Garda Colm Horkan has been described as a colossal loss to the community in Castlerea.
The 49-year-old was shot dead in the Roscommon town last night.
Kacey O'Riordan has this report for RedFM News:
The Taoiseach has offered his sympathies to the friends, family and colleagues of Detective Garda Colm Horkan.
Leo Varadkar says the nation is grieving following his death: