It's hard to believe it's been 30yrs since Jerry's murder

Widow of garda killed in post office raid tells of grief after anniversary mass

- BY REBECCA BLACK

A GARDA detective has been remembered 30 years after he was murdered.

Detective Garda Jerry McCabe was shot dead by an IRA gang during a raid on a post office in Co Limerick in 1996.

Tanaiste Simon Harris was among those who paid tribute to the father-of-five as a “dedicated servant of this State, who gave his life in the line of duty”, while he was also remembered at a Mass yesterday.

A senior Garda said the investigation is still “very much live” and urged anyone with information to come forward.

Speaking after the anniversary mass at Holy Rosary Church, Mr McCabe's widow Ann said that grief is forever.

“It's hard to believe it has been 30 years since Jerry was murdered” she said.

“Grief is not just for now, it is forever. My life stood still on June 7.”