Gary Sheehan
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Gary Sheehan was a Garda recruit who tragically lost his life during the IRA kidnapping of businessman Don Tidey in December 1983, when he and his colleague, Pte Patrick Kelly, were shot while attempting to rescue Tidey from a hideout.
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This resulted in the murder of Private Patrick Kelly and Garda Gary Sheehan.
Bravery award given to garda involved in serious crime should be revoked, Dáil hears – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-10-21
Ireland· 2025-10-21
Trainee garda Gary Sheehan was shot dead during the rescue operation of Don Tidey.
Former justice minister criticises McDonald’s tribute to late IRA figure ‘Bik’ McFarlane – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-02-23
Ireland· 2025-02-23
Pte Patrick Kelly and Recruit Garda Gary Sheehan were shot dead by the IRA gang when they came across the hideout 23 days after Tidy’s abduction.
Who was Bik McFarlane? The IRA figure linked to notorious kidnapping – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-02-21
Ireland· 2025-02-21
