Garda swept away in floods

MagicSean

RTE are reporting a young off duty Garda was swept away in a flood near Blessington after starting to direct traffic.

Here's hoping he's found ok.

Goonerdee

How awful, praying he is safe.

Balfie

Story here

A search and rescue operation is under way in Co Wicklow after an off-duty Garda was swept away in floods near Blessington.
It is thought the officer was swept away in a flood after attempting to divert traffic away from a dangerous bridge.
The Garda Helicopter, Coast Guard and several mountain rescue teams are involved in the operation.
The bridge near Ballysmuttan was in danger of being swept away by strong river flow.
It is thought several bridges in the area have collapsed this evening, but the newly-built bridge at Ballysmuttan remains in place.

starviewadams

Hope he's found safe and well.

misslt

It appears his body may have been found: https://twitter.com/#!/damienrte

Unconfirmed as of yet.

MagicSean

It looks like bad news folks. I hope the grapevine is wrong.

shuvly

facebook saying body found...

msg11

**** sake. Pray to god he is ok. Body found could mean anything, I'm optimistic at this stage. Still thoughts with the family.

Witcher

Damien Tiernan on Twitter

Body not yet recovered from Manor Kilbride area, still search and rescue

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Link

MagicSean

I'm afraid he's been found. May he rest in peace.

charlemont

This is tragic, Poor man only helping people out, My thoughts are with his family.

No one deserves to go to work and have this happen to him, May he Rest in Peace..

dublinbogger

are you sure with that magic
sean

Balfie

charlemont wrote: »

This is tragic, Poor man only helping people out, My thoughts are with his family.

No one deserves to go to work and have this happen to him, May he Rest in Peace..

He was off duty at the time of the incident, the guy was just trying to help out people. This is a horrible sad time.

My thoughts go out to his Family, Friends and Members of AGS.

charlemont

Balfie wrote: »

He was off duty at the time of the incident, the guy was just trying to help out people. This is a horrible sad time.

My thoughts go out to his Family, Friends and Members of AGS.

Sorry I didn't realise that, But that stands to the man shows he was a good one.

Ian Beale

Reports that search and rescue are still on going, lets hope for the best.

Cill Dara Abu

Vincent Browne reporting him dead.

Havermeyer

Cill Dara Abu wrote: »

Vincent Browne reporting him dead.

He was referring to the newspaper headlines. I still haven't seen or heard anything about a body being found.

try_again

Search and Rescue to continue throught the night. Thoughts with his family, friends and colleagues and hope he is found soon.

Hill St Blue

RIP young man. It is a testament to the character of our young Garda colleague that he was doing his best to help people, in dangerous conditions, whilst off duty. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

kerry4sam

I must say that He sure had some inspiring character. My thoughts and prayers to his Family, Friends & Colleagues

johnners2981

How did he get swept away? Hope he's found safe

King Ludvig

Please god he'll be found okay, just hope the reports above are not true...

sashafierce

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TimMac

most recent reports here search ongoing
http://twitter.com/#!/franmcnulty

Shane St.

so scab. rip

CharlieCroker

FINAL INSPECTION

Written by Peter Hornbach

Final Inspection

The Policeman stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, officer. How shall I deal with You?
Have you always turned the other cheek? To my Church have you been true?"

The officer squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Cause those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.

But I never took a penny that wasn't mine to keep,
Though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills just got too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me, I wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place among the people here.
They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand.
I've never expected or had too much. But if you don't, I'll understand."

There was silence all around the throne where the saints had often trod.
As the officer waited quietly for the answer of his God.

"Step forward now, Officer, you've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's Streets. You've done your time in Hell."


Final Inspection

MrJoeSoap

Hoping the rumours are just that, and the he is safe. I used to go to Manor Kilbride regularly as a kid, such a lovely place. Horrible to think it could be the scene of something tragic.

Hooch

Sorry folks but I'm going to close this thread for the moment, I'll reopen it tomorrow. This is being done for the sake of the family, friends and colleagues. I'm sure everyone understands.

I'll reopen tomorrow once it apporiate.

Thanks

Hooch

Hooch

Many thanks for your patience folks, thread is now reopened.

My deepest sympathies to his family, friends and colleagues.

Ar dheis dé go raibh a anam

Zambia

Sorry to hear this folks. RIP

MrJoeSoap

RIP, and thanks to all other emergency service members for their brave, hard work through the bad weather.

Goonerdee

RIP young Garda

iceage

Our deepest condolences to Garda Ciaran Jones Family and Collegues may he rest in peace.

eroo

Rest In Peace Ciaran, my condolences go out to his family, friends, colleagues and to all the people he helped. A modern hero in a world gone wrong.

Celticfire

efb

RIP Ciaran Jones.

Whitehawk

RIP - Garda Ciaran Jones

redsurfer

http://www.independent.ie/opinion/columnists/kevin-myers/kevin-myers-garda-ciaran-jones-gave-his-life-for-ireland-2915895.html

MrJoeSoap

redsurfer wrote: »

http://www.independent.ie/opinion/columnists/kevin-myers/kevin-myers-garda-ciaran-jones-gave-his-life-for-ireland-2915895.html

Myers can be very hit and miss, but that is a really fantastic tribute to him.

cock robin

Ciaràn was a gentleman and although I did not know him well he was and will remain an example to all of us. He will be forever young and will now take his rightfull place amongst the hero's of the world. I hope Brenda, John, Shelly and young Alan find the strenght to overcome the most tragic of losses that can befall any family. Sleep well and dream easy Ciaràn. The sky now has a new star and it will shine brightly and forever more.

Contra Proferentem

An example to all, both to Gardai and ordinary citizens, who gave his life while trying to protect his fellow citizens from danger. No doubt a caring, young and talented man who has been taken from his colleagues and his community far too soon.

RIP

Dr Strange

My sincerest sympathies to his family, friends and colleagues.

Bang Bang

Sincere condolences to Ciaran's family, friends and all of his colleagues.

R.I.P. Brave Garda Jones.