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Lally, John Martin

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Name: Lally, John Martin 

Rank:Garda

Reg No:17992B

Station:Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan

Years of Service:1

Background:
John Lally, born on 30th October, 1951, came from American Street, Belmullet, Co. Mayo. He joined An Garda Síochána on 8th September, 1971. On completion of training he was allocated to Carrickmacross Garda Station, Co. Monaghan on 24th March, 1972. Garda Lally was single and included among his spare-time activities were handball, football, dancing and cinema. 

Circumstances:

On 5th May, 1973, Garda Lally was on checkpoint duty at Ardee Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth, when he was knocked down by a passing vehicle. He died from his injuries.