Alwyn Harris
Alwyn Harris was a senior officer in the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) who tragically lost his life when he was murdered by the Provisional IRA in 1989. His legacy is significant in the context of policing in Northern Ireland, particularly as he is the father of Drew Harris, the first Garda Commissioner from outside An Garda Síochána, highlighting the deep personal and professional connections within law enforcement in the region.
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His father, RUC Supt Alwyn Harris, was killed and his mother was injured when an IRA bomb exploded under their car while they were on their way to church in Lisburn, Co Antrim, on October 8th, 1989.
Drew Harris says prosecuting his father’s IRA killers would make little difference – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-13
Alwyn Harris, Drew Harris's father, was a senior RUC officer who was murdered by the Provisional IRA in 1989.
Garda Commissioner Drew Harris ‘never liked’ being described as ‘outsider’ in the force – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-22