Shot garda back in Limerick

Det Garda Ben O'Sullivan (52), of Corbally, Limerick, seriously injured when gunmen murdered his colleague, Det Garda Jerry McCabe…

Det Garda Ben O'Sullivan (52), of Corbally, Limerick, seriously injured when gunmen murdered his colleague, Det Garda Jerry McCabe, in Adare on June 7th, arrived back in Limerick from Belfast yesterday evening. He had been treated at City Hospital, Belfast, for gunshot wounds.

Yesterday, Det Garda O'Sullivan flew to Shannon. Airport, where he was met by his wife, Anne, and daughter, Aoife. Garda friends were also present.

A garda friend said Det Garda O'Sullivan was "in very good form". The overwhelming support he had received from the public had helped him in his recovery.

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