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Kelleher, Brian

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Name:Kelleher, Brian

Rank:Garda

Reg No:23037E

Station:Croom, Co. Limerick

Years of Service:24

Background:
Brian (Joseph) Kelleher, born on 12th November, 1960, came from Upper Quartertown, Mallow, Co. Cork. He joined An Garda Síochána on 6th October, 1982. He was married with three children. Garda Kelleher also served at Edward Street, Roxboro Road, Limerick. Garda Kelleher’s spare-time activities included Gaelic football and Golf.

Circumstances:

On 25th February, 2007, shortly after 4 a.m., Garda Kelleher was assisting the investigation of a road traffic accident at Barrigone, Foynes, Co. Limerick.   The local Fire Service from Foynes also attended the scene.  Garda Kelleher in the company of Fireman Michael Liston, was directing traffic away from the damaged vehicle when a car approached and hit Garda Kelleher and Fireman Liston, killing them both instantly.