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Garda killer Stephen Silver launches bid for freedom
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Stephen Silver, who shot and murdered Garda Colm Horkan after taking the garda's own gun from its holster, has appealed his conviction
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Joe Brolly's act of kindness to family of murdered Garda Colm Horkan recalled after RTE Late Late Show appearance
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Joe Brolly was among the guests on Friday night's RTE Late Late Show
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All armed Gardaí given safety holster following whistleblower claim after murder of Garda Colm Horkan
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A whistleblower had previously claimed the gun holsters Gardaí were using had no safety mechanism, making it easier for Stephen Silver to grab Garda Horgan’s weapon after he tried to arrest him
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Community plunged into grief as brother of tragic Detective Colm Horkan passes away suddenly
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Aidan Horkan's death has prompted a fresh outpouring of grief in his hometown
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Garda killer Stephen Silver detained in psychiatric unit at Mountjoy Prison
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The man who shot hero Garda Colm Horkan 11 times is staying in the wing along with eight other prisoners, all of whom are suffering from major mental health issues
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Garda killer Stephen Silver 'behaving himself' in prison so will serve life sentence in Mountjoy
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The Irish Prison Service has no plans to move him and say so far he is a "model prisoner" who is full of remorse
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Garda killer Stephen Silver set to appeal conviction for murder of Detective Colm Horkan
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He has told prison officers he was deranged and out of his mind when he took Detective Garda Colm Horkan's gun and shot him
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Stephen Silver found guilty of capital murder of Garda Colm Horkan and facing 40 years in prison
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The jury of seven men and five women deliberated for a total of eight hours and 39 minutes before returning their verdict today to Ms Justice Tara Burns.
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Jury fail to reach verdict in trial of Garda murder accused Stephen Silver
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The seven men and five women spent just under nine hours considering their verdicts before revealing that they had a disagreement that they will not be able to resolve.
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Murder accused's legal team claim there's no 'formal proof' slain Garda was member of An Garda Siochana
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Stephen Silver pleaded guilty to manslaughter of Garda Colm Horkan by reason of diminished responsibility, but denies murder
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Garda Colm Horkan murder accused Stephen Silver denies he was 'spoiling for a row' with gardai
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He said his behaviour at the time was down to him being mentally unwell
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Garda Colm Horkan murder accused Stephen Silver takes stand in trial
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Mr Silver, 46, a motorbike mechanic from Aughavard, Foxford, Co Mayo has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Det Garda Horkan knowing or being reckless as to whether he was a member of An Garda Siochana acting in accordance with his duty
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Garda cries in court as she recalls seeing shooting of detective Colm Horkan
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Stephen Silver, 46, a motorbike mechanic from Aughavard, Foxford, Co Mayo has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Det Gda Horkan on June 17, 2020 at Castlerea, Co Roscommon
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'As well as sadness there is great pride' - Gardai remember tragic Detective Garda Colm Horkan on one year anniversary of his death
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'Today is a very sad and difficult day for Colm’s family and friends, his colleagues, the local community, and An Garda Síochána'
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Family of Garda Colm Horkan say 'life will never be the same' on first anniversary of death
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In a statement issued on behalf of his family, they say Colm embarked on his final tour of duty before he died in what was the 'most brutal way that anyone can imagine'
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Family of slain Detective Garda Colm Horkan speak of 'deep grief' on first anniversary of his death
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Exclusive: The devastated family of the Detective Garda say they have never been the same since he was killed last year
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File into killing of Garda Colm Horkan runs to 10 volumes, court told
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Stephen Silver is charged with the murder of Det Garda Horkan in Castlerea, Co Roscommon on June 17
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Garda Colm Horkan discusses how his mother's death spurred him on to Championship win in recently released podcast
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The brave Garda was sadly killed since the podcast was recorded
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Investigation into murder of Detective Garda Colm Horkan progressing at 'rapid speed', court told
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The court was told that Stephen Silver of Aughaward, Foxford, Co Mayo, who is charged with the murder of Det. Garda Horkan in Castlerea on June 17, was unfit to appear
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Man charged with murder of Garda Colm Horkan being detained at Central Mental Hospital and unable to attend court
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A court was told Stephen Silver was unwell and unable to appear before Harristown District Court in Roscommon
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Dail pays touching tribute to brave garda Colm Horkan with minute's silence
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Justice Minister, Charlie Flanagan, led the tributes on behalf of the Government
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Colm Horkan's local GAA club pays heartbreaking 'final tribute' video to hero garda
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Footage shows the 'loyal servant' during his playing career for the Mayo club as 'You'll never walk alone' plays in the background
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Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan pays heartfelt tribute to murdered Detective Colm Horkan
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"Detective Horkan’s death is an all-too-painful reminder of the personal risks that Garda members take, while working to keep us safe"
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Man who allegedly wrote 'rat' in Garda Colm Horkan's book of condolences refused bail
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On refusing Jason Hennessy’s bail application, Judge Gerard Jones said: 'I am under no circumstances entertaining bail for one minute'
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