Books of condolence for the late Garda Kevin Flatley open at key garda stations in Carlow and Kilkenny

Books of condolence have opened at key Garda stations in Carlow and Kilkenny for those that wish to pay their respects to Garda Kevin Flatley.

The 49-year-old, father of two was killed when he was hit by a motorbike while carrying out speed checks on the R132 near Lainstown in Dublin on Sunday.

A number of stations in each county are hosting books of condolence – including Kilkenny city, Thomastown while he’s being remembered too in Carlow where members of his family had lived.

Last night, a memorial service took place at Dublin Castle in memory of him.