Today marks the 40th anniversary of the death of Co Cavan Sergeant Patrick Joseph Morrissey.
The sergeant who originated from Belturbet was killed in the line of duty on 27th of June 1985 at Tallanstown in Co.Louth.
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He was shot dead while in pursuit of two INLA members - Michael McHugh from Crossmaglen and Noel Callan from Cullaville who had robbed the Labour Exchange in Ardee and stolen £25,000 in cash.
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Every anniversary is marked by the annual Garda Memorial Day at Dublin Castle and by the annual family remembrance mass in his home town, of Belturbet.
Last week a special service was held in Collon (pronunciation is Cullen) and the associated dedication of a new bench and plaque was unveiled to marks 40 years since his killing.
The Morrissey family confirmed that the 40th anniversary mass for Sergeant P.J. Morrissey will be held at the Church of The Immaculate Conception in Belturbet at 7.00pm this Saturday evening.
