Gardai thank public for support following death of Cavan detective

The collleagues of murdered Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe have spoken of how the public's response has been a source of great comfort. Detective Donohoe was fatally shot at Lordship Credit Union, Bellurgan, outside Dundalk and gardai have said they would like to acknowledge the huge amount of public support received since the tragic event. "This support means a great deal to the family, friends and colleagues of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe and is a source of great comfort at this difficult time" said a garda spokesman. "We have in excess of over one hundred Gardaí involved, included specialist national and regional units. We are liaising closely with our colleagues in the PSNI and acknowledge their support and assistance." An Garda Síochána also renewed their appeal for information, in particular: - Any suspicious activity in the vicinity of Lordship Credit Union, Bellurgan, Jenkinstown, Dundalk, Co. Louth between the hours of 6.30pm and 9.30pm on Friday, January 25. - Anyone who observed a dark coloured car leaving the scene of the murder driving in an erratic manner, heading towards Ravensdale Roundabout in the general direction of Dundalk close to the M1 motorway. - Anyone who observed a Volkswagen Passat, which was located, burnt out on the Keady to Newtownhamilton Road in Co. Armagh yesterday morning Sunday, January 27. Anyone with information in relation to this investigation to contact the Incident Room in Dundalk Garda Station 042-9388400, the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666-111, any Garda Station or the PSNI on 04890-650222 (from Republic of Ireland) or 0845-6008000 (from Northern Ireland).