THE FAMILY of murdered Limerick businessman Roy Collins, will mark the first anniversary of his death this weekend, by unveiling a plaque in his memory.
The 35-year-old father of two was shot dead in the Coin Castle Arcade where he worked, in Roxboro Shopping Centre in Limerick on April 9th last year.
His anniversary will be marked at St John’s Cathedral this Sunday at noon, after which his family will unveil a plaque in the shopping centre.
His father, Steve Collins, said it was a “very difficult” time for his family. “It’s not an easy time, as it just brings it all up again. We just have to try and get through it as best we can but hopefully we can mark the day with the plaque,” he added.
The Collins family no longer operates the casino where Roy was killed but his father Steve still runs the Steering Wheel pub which is located next door.
Since the murder, the Collins’ family has been living under 24-hour Garda protection.
A 24-year-old man is currently in custody charged with the murder of Mr Collins.