The death has taken place of Alfred I. Flood, a former Deputy Commissioner of the Garda Siochana. Mr Flood, who was 90, set a record for continuous service with the Garda - he joined the force at the age of 17 and completed over 47 years before retiring in 1972.
His removal to St Fintan's Church, Sutton arrives at 5.30 p.m. today and the funeral will take place after 10 o'clock mass tomorrow at St. Fintan's Cemetery.