The incident happened over 40 years ago.
Two men who were killed during the kidnapping of Don Tidey 41 years ago have been honoured in Co. Leitrim today.
A monument, in honour of Private Patrick Kelly from Moate, and trainee Garda Gary Sheehan, has been unveiled outside Ballinamore Garda Station.
They were killed by the IRA on December 16th, 1983.
Private Kelly's son David, says today is a hugely important day for their family:
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