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Garda Adrian Donohue murder: victim impact statements in full

Summary

At the Central Criminal Court, victim impact statements were read concerning the murder of Detective Garda Adrian Donohue, who died during an armed robbery at Lordship Credit Union on 25 January 2013. His wife Caroline described the lasting trauma of witnessing the incident and the absence of their father from their children's milestones. His parents Hugh and Peggy Donohue spoke of their son's character, his devotion to family and the Gardaí, and the irreversible division their lives experienced following his death. Detective Garda Joseph Ryan, Donohue's colleague who was present during the shooting, detailed his diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder and his subsequent early retirement from An Garda Síochána in 2018. Adrian's siblings expressed the immeasurable void left by his death and lamented the family occasions and relationships he would never experience. The statements were presented as part of proceedings at the Central Criminal Court relating to the case.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Garda Adrian Donohue murder: victim impact statements in full. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• January 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
• January 25 2013 Other
• July 2018 Other
• January 25, 2013 Other
• 2020-10-14 Publication

Places mentioned

Topics

Stage Hearing Or Decision Theft Violent Crime

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