A vandalised memorial plaque to a former RUC officer from Lifford is to be moved to a new location.
John Doherty was shot by the IRA while visiting his mother in 1973.
A memorial stone to the officer was stolen from Castlefinn Cemetery in November 2023 and later returned daubed with pro-IRA graffiti.
The late Mr Doherty’s family removed the stolen headstone and lovingly restored it in recent weeks.
On Sunday last a re-dedication ceremony was held on Sunday in Castlederg, County Tyrone, for the late RUC officer.
The service was attended by representatives from both the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and An Garda Síochána.
Mr Doherty was the first Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) officer killed in the Republic of Ireland during the Troubles.
The returned plaque with a new inscription after it was vandalised.
John’s brother Terry Doherty told BBC Radio Foyle’s North West Today programme that the memorial stone would now go on permanent display at a British Legion Hall with a photograph of John rather than be placed back at his graveside.
“We wouldn’t want to give those individuals the opportunity or satisfaction to desecrate the grave,” he told the programme.
He said those who had carried out the vandalism would never win and that “good will always overcome evil”.
“That stone and a picture of John will be hung proudly in that hall long after you’ve gone,” he said.
