Gardai in Tipperary are in mourning after the death of Sergeant Niall O'Halloran over the weekend.
The sergeant, aged in his 40s, was stationed in Cahir after being promoted in January of this year.
The Waterford native had been stationed in Ardfinnan, Co Limerick before his move to Cahir and was previously serving in Tipperary, Templemore and Cashel.
The respected Garda died at Millford Hospice in Limerick after a short illness.
In a statement, Gardai said: "It is with profound regret that we bring you the news of the passing of Sgt. Niall O Halloran Saturday morning.
Niall was stationed in Ardfinnan up until his promotion to Sergeant at the beginning of this year. He also served in Tipperary, Templemore and Cashel.
"In light of the current COVID restrictions, a Book of Condolences is now open at Cahir Garda Station in the Public Office for anyone who wishes to extend their sympathies to Niall's family, his Garda colleagues and his many, many friends."
A post on RIP.ie reads: "Sgt O'Halloran is survived by his heartbroken wife Sandra (neé Cooney), son Richard, parents Séan and Nellie, brothers Tomas, David, Shane and Michael, sisters Eleanor, Joanne and Emily, mother-in-law Eileen, brothers-in-law Paul and Adrian, sisters-in-law Linda, June and Catherine, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, extended family, his colleagues in An Garda Síochána, neighbours and friends."
