Murdered Detective Garda Colm Horkan was a member of a Mayo family steeped in GAA tradition.

Colm lost his life following a shooting incident while on duty in Castlerea, Co Roscommon last night. A former player with his native Charlestown GAA club, he was affectionately known as 'The Bear' to his teammates and represented the county at U21 level.

The Horkan family have been heavily involved in Charlestown GAA for many generations. Colm's mother Dolores, who passed away suddenly in 2001, was a huge supporter of the Sarsfields.

Only last year the club launched the Dolores Horkan Memorial Minor Football Tournament. Colm had the honour of presenting the cup named after his late mother to the winning team.

Our GAA community & beyond are absolutely heartbroken to tragically lose our friend and brother Colm, an incredibly loved & respected man in our community. RIP https://t.co/1OfTeiGFUr

— Tom Parsons (@TomParsons_8) June 18, 2020

Terribly Sad News this morning. Thoughts with his family, friends & colleagues. RIP https://t.co/vqAOD7yHYq

— Aidan O'Shea (@AIDOXI) June 18, 2020

Jesus this is shocking news ..knew Colm growing up through GAA and nights out in Charlestown, he was such a lovely fella.
My deepest sympathies to his family, to his friends, all his @GardaTraffic colleagues & all the in @CharlestownGAA

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. https://t.co/xmBxQEQmID

— Eamonn O’ Hara (@EamonnOHara8) June 18, 2020

To our friend, team mate and rock. Dectective @colmhork01 . Taken way too soon. Our club @CharlestownGAA and Community are broken.💔💔💔 rest easy Bear

— John casey (@Johncasey14mayo) June 18, 2020

Everyone at Coiste Chontae Mhaigheo would like to extend their deepest sympathies to the family & friends of Detective Garda Colm Horkan. Colm who represented Mayo at U21 level also served his club @CharlestownGAA with distinction for many years. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

— Mayo GAA (@MayoGAA) June 18, 2020

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