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23 Oct 2025

Man accused of murdering Detective Garda Colm Horkan remanded in custody

Man accused of murdering Detective Garda Colm Horkan remanded in custody

A 43-year-old man charged with the murder of Detective Garda Colm Horkan in Castlerea has been remanded in custody to next week following a special sitting of Castlerea District Court.

Stephen Silver, Aughaward, Foxford, Co Mayo, was arrested at the scene of the tragic shooting on Wednesday night.

He will reappear in court next week.

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