The married father of two from Moylaragh Crescent, Balbriggan, Co Dublin, who had worked as a garda for over 26 years, was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision.

It will be broadcast live on large screens outside the church, and will also be streamed live by An Garda Síochána on the force's Facebook page, starting at around 1.15pm.

Garda Kevin Flatley died in the line of duty on Sunday afternoon in Dublin