A total of 194 new members were sworn into An Garda Síochána on Friday, increasing the force’s strength to 14,481. The intake includes 137 men and 57 women, with 18 recruits born outside the State across several European countries, as well as South Africa and Scotland. An additional 17 Garda Reserve members were also attested. … Read more
The tragic passing of two young friends just before midnight on Wednesday has left two Mayo parishes devastated. Following their car’s collision with a lorry, Martin Murphy (27) and Stephen Brennan (25) died. Just before midnight, the crash occurred on the N60 between Claremorris and Balla. Tom Connolly, a local Fine Gael councillor, said it is … Read more
In Co Mayo, a single vehicle collision claimed the life of a 22-year-old woman and injured two other people. Around 9.15 p.m. last night, the woman was killed when the car she was driving went off the road and into a ditch at Corlough West in Béal an Mhuirthead. Her body has been transported to … Read more
The blue polo shirt that will replace the present shirt worn by on-duty officers will become part of the Gardai’s new uniform starting today. Only three times in the history of the force has the uniform seen a formal change. And for the first time, parts of the uniform other than the cap will bear … Read more
An Garda Siochana are hiring for The Head of Digital and ICT is a new Director level senior management position in An Garda Síochána. Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, the person appointed will have overall responsibility for the Digital and ICT portfolio. An Garda Síochána is committed to supporting the implementation of the Public … Read more
A man died following a fatal road traffic collision in Co Meath on Monday morning. The incident happened at 1.55 am on Patrick Street in Trim when a car collided with a wall. Gardai and emergency services were called to the scene immediately after the collision. The driver of the car, a man aged in … Read more