Garda found dead while on duty in Connacht
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Garda found dead while on duty in Connacht

A YOUNG GARDA has been found dead at a station in Co. Galway.

The Garda was on duty at Clifden station when he was found dead by colleagues.

The body of the deceased was discovered at approximately 7 am this morning.

According to The Irish Times, the Garda was identified as Shane Cuffe of Moycullen, Galway.

Mr Cuffe is survived by his wife and two children.

A post-mortem has not been performed on the body however Gardaí believe Mr Cuffe may have suffered a fatal heart attack.