Hundreds of people are gathering in Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon, this afternoon, to pay their respects to Detective Garda Colm Horkan.
A guard of honour is taking place as the 49-year-old's remains are brought to his family home in Charlestown, Co Mayo.
He was shot dead in nearby Castlerea on Wednesday night and a man remains in custody in connection with the murder.
Micheál Frain, from Ballaghaderreen Fire Service, played football against him when they were younger.
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