Jerry McCabe

Detective Garda Jerry McCabe (22 November 1943 – 7 June 1996) was a member of the Garda Síochána, the police force of the Republic of Ireland. McCabe was killed in Adare, County Limerick on 7 June 1996, by members of the Provisional IRA, during the attempted robbery of a post office van.

Read more about Jerry McCabe:  Early Life, The Robbery, Aftermath, Detective Garda Jerry McCabe Fellowship

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