Tag: Garda

New GAA pitch named after Garda Colm Horkan opened in Co Mayo

A GAA pitch named after Detective Garda Colm Horkan, who was killed in the line of duty, has been opened by the Taoiseach. Simon Harris said it was an honour to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new pitch and community walkways at Charlestown Sarsfields GAA Club in Co Mayo. Det Garda Horkan, 49, […]

Major traffic disruption expected, large Garda presence in place

A massive Garda operation is underway in Dublin ahead of the Europa League final this evening. Major traffic disruption is expected in the city, with roads near the Aviva Stadium to be closed off from 3 o’clock this afternoon. Italian club Atalanta will take on Germany’s Bayer Leverkusen, with over 30,000 fans expected to descend […]

Former Garda station transformed into four-bed home for €400,000

This is one Garda station where you wouldn’t mind staying the night. Originally built in 1860 by Lord Digby, the former Garda station in Geashill, Co Offaly, has been transformed into a two-storey home with a rich heritage. Offering 202sq m of living space, the detached house has an entrance porch, hallway, open-plan kitchen/dining room, […]