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Funeral report providing details of the incident (struck by motorcycle near Swords on 11 May 2025), the biker's condition, Flatley's 26-year career history, and the high-profile attendance at his funeral.

Funeral report providing details of the fatal incident: Garda Flatley was struck by a motorcyclist he had just detected speeding while on speed checks on the R132 at Lissenhall near Swords at about 12.50pm on Sunday 11 May 2025. The motorcyclist, a man in his 30s, remains critically injured in hospital. Garda Flatley was the 90th member of An Garda Síochána killed on duty.

Funeral report for Garda Kevin Flatley killed in the line of duty; provides details of the collision, his 26-year career history, tributes from colleagues and family, and attendance by the President and Taoiseach.

Provides funeral logistics: mass at St Peter and Paul's Church, Balbriggan, at 1.30pm on 16 May 2025, family burial in Newcastle, Co Dublin, live stream on Garda Facebook from 1.15pm, and traffic restrictions on the R132 through Balbriggan from 12:00pm.

Gardaí issued a statement criticising an alleged eyewitness account circulating on social media as having 'no basis whatsoever in fact', referred the misinformation report to the social media companies involved, and warned that the misinformation risks diverting resources from the ongoing investigation.

Adds that the collision occurred in Lanestown, that Flatley was a father of two, that the motorcyclist was taken to Beaumont Hospital, and that Gardaí issued a formal media notice about 'fake news' on social media, bringing the posts to the attention of the platforms.

Provides funeral details, confirms the motorcyclist's condition has improved, notes that crash footage was captured, and mentions the motorbike was a Yamaha R1 1,000cc that travelled a significant distance after the collision.

Adds funeral details (St Peter and Paul's Church, Balbriggan, 16 May 2025, 1.30pm, full Garda honours, burial at Newcastle Cemetery), confirms the motorcyclist is being treated at Beaumont Hospital with improving condition, and provides details of the Garda appeal for witnesses including tracking a Yamaha R1 motorcycle between 12 noon and the time of collision.

Adds details on the motorcyclist's condition (slight improvement, very serious but expected to survive), the specific location (Lissenhall, R132), time (12.50pm), motorcycle type (Yamaha R1 1,000cc), speed limit (80km/h), CCTV and dashcam footage obtained by Santry Gardaí, and a planned review of checkpoint procedures. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris attended a private service at Dublin Castle.

Adds details of the Dublin Castle memorial service, confirms Flatley was the 90th officer to die on duty, identifies the motorcycle as a Yamaha R1, notes the motorcyclist was critically injured, and reports that forensic collision investigators from outside Dublin have been drafted in to analyse speedgun evidence, CCTV from a nearby Circle K, and dash-cam footage.

Details the Dublin Castle memorial service, identifies the motorcycle as a Yamaha R1, notes the motorcyclist was critically injured, reports that forensic collision investigators from outside Dublin have been drafted in for an independent probe, and includes statements from the Taoiseach and Justice Minister.

Adds the exact location (Lanestown area of Lusk, old Swords to Balbriggan Road), Kevin's 26 years of service and role as a roads policing officer based at Dublin Castle, the motorcyclist's critical condition at Beaumont Hospital, tributes from O'Dwyers GAA and Taoiseach Micheál Martin, and names of Kevin's family (wife Una, daughters Erin and Aoife).

Adds Commissioner's tributes, identification of the motorbike as a Yamaha R1, the off-duty doctor's response, confirmation it was the 90th garda death on duty, Flatley's 26-year service and Balbriggan GAA involvement, the motorcyclist's serious injuries at Beaumont Hospital, forensic examination of the scene, and tributes from the President, Taoiseach, Tanaiste, PSNI and AGSI.

Book of Condolence opened at County Hall Swords and Civic Offices Blanchardstown; Gardaí renewed appeal for witnesses and dash-cam footage; motorcyclist identified as riding a Yamaha R1; condolences from Mayor of Fingal Cllr Brian McDonagh and Fingal County Council CEO AnnMarie Farrelly; motorcyclist in 30s treated at Beaumont Hospital for serious injuries.

Adds tributes from Commissioner Drew Harris, President Michael D. Higgins, Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan, Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Tánaiste Simon Harris, GARA and AGSI; identifies the motorcycle as a Yamaha R1000cc; names the location as the Lanestown area of Lusk on the R132; states the motorcyclist was critically injured in Beaumont Hospital; notes Flatley was the 90th garda killed in the line of duty; reveals his wife's name as Una and his prior role as a community officer in Blanchardstown.

Provides tributes from the President, Taoiseach, Tánaiste and Justice Minister; identifies the garda's family (wife Una, two young children, parents Michael and Breda); specifies the location as Blake's Cross, Lusk, on the R132 at Lanestown; identifies the motorcycle as a Yamaha R1; notes an off-duty doctor assisted at the scene before the garda was pronounced dead; and reports the road remains closed pending forensic examination.

Adds tributes from the Garda Commissioner, President, Taoiseach, Tánaiste and Justice Minister; details the motorcyclist's critical condition at Beaumont Hospital; identifies the motorcycle as a Yamaha R1000cc; notes Flatley was the 90th garda killed in the line of duty; Gardaí appeal for dash-cam footage of the motorcycle after 12 noon.

Original day-of report with tributes from President Michael D Higgins, Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan, Garda Commissioner Drew Harris, and AGSI; details of the collision, the motorcyclist's condition, and the initial investigation.

Original day-of report of the fatal collision, including statements from Garda Commissioner Drew Harris, Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan, and AGSI, and a public appeal for dash-cam footage.

Adds the Garda Commissioner's official statement confirming Kevin Flatley had over 26 years of service and was the 90th garda killed in the line of duty.