| Further Notes: |
John Alphonsus Murrin was the son of Joseph Murrin (a Merchant) and Mary Anne McShane. On 6th May, 1924, Garda John Murrin, with his colleague Sergeant Thomas Griffin (Reg No. 814), were investigating a shooting incident which had occurred the previous day. Having identified the suspects for the crime, both Sergeant Griffin and Garda Murrin proceeded to a house at nearby Killonerry, Co. Kilkenny. On arrival and without warning, both Gardai were shot and seriously injured. Garda Murrin died from his injuries on 19th October, 1924. He is buried in St. Joseph Conal Churchyard, Bruckless, County Donegal. |