Ireland Gardaí have CCTV of killing of Garda Kevin Flatley
Garda Kevin Flatley, a 49-year-old married father-of-two, was struck by a motorcycle and killed while operating a speed checkpoint on the old Swords to Balbriggan Road at Lanestown, north County Dublin, on Sunday 11 May 2025 at around 12.50pm (one report says about 1pm). The motorcyclist, a man in his 30s whose name and nationality are not given, was seriously injured and remains in critical condition in Beaumont Hospital. Gardaí are seeking the movements of a Yamaha 1000cc motorcycle and say they have clear CCTV of the collision, but no arrest or charge has been reported. The investigation is described as ongoing and at an early stage, and on 12 May a prayer service was held at Dublin Castle while the Garda Commissioner announced a review of road safety.
- Reported11 May
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Garda Kevin Flatley, a 49-year-old married father-of-two, was struck by a motorcycle while operating a speed checkpoint.
- Garda Flatley was a member of the Roads Policing Unit and had served 26 years in An Garda Síochána.
- The motorbike travelled over 300m after the collision, crossing the median and stopping at a bus stop.
- Where
- The collision happened at a speed checkpoint on the old Swords to Balbriggan Road at Lanestown near Blakes Cross, north County Dublin.
- When
- The collision happened on Sunday, 11 May 2025, at around 12.50pm, though one report gives the time as about 1pm.
- Cause
- Garda Flatley was knocked down when he tried to flag down a high-powered Yamaha motorcycle.
- Other details
- The motorcyclist, in his 30s, was seriously injured and remains in critical condition in Beaumont Hospital.
- An off-duty doctor came to Garda Flatley's aid.
- Garda Flatley was the 90th member of An Garda Síochána killed in the line of duty, and the Garda Commissioner has said there will be a review of road safety.
- Investigation
- Gardaí are seeking information on the movements of a Yamaha 1000cc motorcycle, which one source calls a Yahama R1, in the area and in the hour before the collision.
- Gardaí say they have clear CCTV of the collision and have received witness statements, dash-cam footage and speedgun evidence.
- A senior investigating officer and a family liaison officer have been appointed, and forensic collision investigators from outside Dublin are conducting an independent investigation.
- Gardaí describe the investigation as ongoing and at an early stage, and have renewed appeals for dash-cam footage and public information.
- Charges
- No arrest or charge has been reported in connection with the collision.
42 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA Garda was killed at a speed checkpoint. (extra.ie)
- whatGarda Kevin Flatley, 49, had served in An Garda Síochána for 26 years before he was killed. (gript.ie)
- whatGarda Flatley was a 49-year-old married father-of-two. (rte.ie)
- whatThe motorbike travelled over 300m after the collision, crossing the median and stopping at a bus stop. (rte.ie)
- whatGarda Flatley was killed after being struck by a motorcycle while carrying out a checkpoint. (rte.ie)
- whereThe fatal incident happened at a checkpoint in the Lanestown area of north county Dublin. (rte.ie)
- whereThe incident is reported in Dublin. (extra.ie)
- whereGarda Flatley was killed in Lanestown, just outside Swords. (gript.ie)
- whereGarda Flatley was operating a speed checkpoint in north Dublin. (rte.ie)
- whereThe incident happened at a speed checkpoint on the old Swords to Balbriggan Road in Lanestown near Blakes Cross. (rte.ie)
- whenThe incident happened at around 1pm. (rte.ie)
- whenThe incident happened at around 12:50pm on a Sunday. (gript.ie)
- whenThe collision happened at around 12.50pm on the day before the article was published. (rte.ie)
- whenThe death occurred the day before the article was published. (rte.ie)
- causeGarda Flatley was struck by a motorcycle while carrying out a checkpoint. (rte.ie)
- causeGarda Flatley was hit by a motorcyclist while conducting a speed checkpoint. (gript.ie)
- causeHe was knocked down when he tried to flag down a motorcycle. (rte.ie)
- causeGarda Kevin Flatley was killed in the line of duty. (extra.ie)
- investigationGardaí are interested in the movement of a large Yamaha 1000cc motorcycle. (rte.ie)
- investigationGardaí renewed their call for dash-cam footage. (rte.ie)
- investigationThe AGSI president urged the public to provide any information about the incident to gardaí. (rte.ie)
- investigationGardaí described the investigation as ongoing and at an early stage. (gript.ie)
- investigationGardaí have received witness statements, CCTV and dashcam footage from the public. (gript.ie)
- investigationInvestigators want to track the movements of a Yahama R1 motorcycle in the area between 12 noon and the collision. (gript.ie)
- investigationForensic collision investigators from outside Dublin were called in for an independent investigation. (rte.ie)
- investigationEvidence from the speedgun, CCTV and dash-cam has been gathered. (rte.ie)
- investigationA senior investigating officer and a family liaison officer have been appointed. (rte.ie)
- investigationGardaí are seeking information on the motorbike's movements in the hour before the collision. (rte.ie)
- investigationThe Garda Representative Association is appealing to the public for dash-cam footage. (rte.ie)
- investigationGardaí say they have clear CCTV of the moment Garda Kevin Flatley was killed. (extra.ie)
- otherGarda Flatley was a member of the Roads Policing Unit. (rte.ie)
- otherGarda Flatley had 26 years of service. (rte.ie)
- otherAn off-duty doctor came to Garda Flatley's aid. (rte.ie)
- otherGarda Flatley was the 90th member of the force killed in the line of duty. (rte.ie)
- otherAn off-duty doctor rushed to Garda Kevin Flatley's aid. (extra.ie)
- otherGarda Flatley was on duty as a roads policing member when the collision took place. (gript.ie)
- otherA motorcyclist in his 30s was seriously injured and taken to Beaumont Hospital in critical condition. (gript.ie)
- otherGarda Flatley is the 90th member of An Garda Síochána killed in the performance of duty. (gript.ie)
- otherA local GAA club paid tribute to Garda Kevin Flatley. (extra.ie)
- otherThe motorcyclist remained in a critical condition in Beaumont Hospital. (rte.ie)
- otherThe Garda Commissioner said there will be a review of road safety following the death. (rte.ie)
- otherA colleague said the death is the start of a process with the review by the commissioner. (rte.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 13 May2025Gardaí have ‘clear’ CCTV of moment Garda Kevin Flatley was killed in the line of duty
Only the headline is readable. The body is unrendered search-widget template code with no story text, so location, date and circumstances are not stated.
victim, Kevin Flatley, irish (judged from name)Kevin Flatley - 12 May2025Garda Flatley was 'one of life's good guys' - colleagues
Adds the location (speed checkpoint on the old Swords to Balbriggan Road near Blakes Cross), the Garda Commissioner's announced review of road safety, the GRA appeal for dash-cam footage, and tributes from colleagues and his GAA club. Does not mention any arrest or suspect.
victim, Kevin Flatley, male, irish (judged from name)Kevin Flatley - 12 May2025Service held at Dublin Castle following garda death
Adds details of the collision, the motorcyclist's condition, the investigation (senior investigating officer, forensic collision investigators, speedgun and CCTV evidence) and the victim's age and family situation. Existing record has no county or date.
victim, Kevin Flatley, 49, male, irish (judged from name)Kevin Flatley - 12 May2025Local GAA club pay tribute to 'gentleman' Garda Kevin Flatley
Tribute article from a local GAA club. It adds no details about the incident beyond the title, and the article body is website template code.
victim, Kevin Flatley, irish (judged from name)Kevin Flatley - 11 May2025Tributes to “faithful” Garda, 49, killed at checkpoint - Gript
Adds the victim's service record and the Garda statements, the motorcyclist's serious injuries, the approximate time and location, the Garda Commissioner's comments, and a specific appeal for a Yamaha R1 motorcycle seen in the area.
victim, Kevin Flatley, 49, male, irish (judged from name)Kevin Flatleyvictim, 30s, male - 11 May2025Off-duty doctor rushed to Garda Kevin Flatley's aid
Adds only the headline detail that an off-duty doctor rushed to Garda Kevin Flatley's aid. The body has no other content.
victim, Kevin Flatley, irish (judged from name)Kevin Flatley - 11 May2025Shock in Dublin as Garda killed at speed checkpoint
The article body is unrendered template code with no reporting. The only content is the headline, which gives the location and the reported death of a Garda. The date of the incident, circumstances, and any suspect or charge are not stated.
victim - 11 May2025Taoiseach 'very shocked' by death of garda at checkpoint
Adds details of the fatal motorcycle collision at a Roads Policing Unit checkpoint in Lanestown at about 1pm, the Yamaha 1000cc motorcycle of interest, the appeal for dash-cam footage and public information, Flatley's 26 years' service, and that he was the 90th member of the force killed in the line of duty.
victim, Kevin Flatley, 49, male, irish (judged from name)Kevin Flatley