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# garda-college - Last month November 2022

# Templemore

Templemore locals protest outside Garda college calling for access to swimming pool

Nov 5th 2022, 8:43 PM 22,939 Views 25 Comments

Locals have said they have been able to use the pool for decades.

Taoiseach hopes to find solution to 'very regrettable' closure of Garda college pool to public

# Templemore

Taoiseach hopes to find solution to 'very regrettable' closure of Garda college pool to public

Nov 4th 2022, 6:01 PM 22,259 Views 8 Comments

Locals have told The Journal that they are no longer permitted to use the swimming pool – those affected include a Special Olympics team.

'People are so upset': Protests at Garda college after locals locked out of pool after 40 years

# We Just Want To Swim

'People are so upset': Protests at Garda college after locals locked out of pool after 40 years

Updated Nov 4th 2022, 1:05 PM 79,577 Views 39 Comments

Locals have told The Journal that they are no longer permitted to use the swimming pool – those affected include a Special Olympics team.

# garda-college - Last year 2021

An Garda Síochána pays Revenue €270,000 to settle VAT bill for Templemore restaurant and shop

# Tax

An Garda Síochána pays Revenue €270,000 to settle VAT bill for Templemore restaurant and shop

Jun 10th 2021, 6:30 AM 29,252 Views 27 Comments

Confusion had arisen over how goods sold at the restaurant and shop in Templemore should be charged for VAT, according to the report.

# garda-college - All time

Paddy Small and Shaun Patton dismissed as DCU see off Garda College

# Late Late Show

From The42

# Late Late Show

Paddy Small and Shaun Patton dismissed as DCU see off Garda College

Jan 12th 2020, 6:11 PM 15,712 Views 0 Comments

Micheál Bannigan’s late flurry of points made the difference in the Sigerson Cup clash.

Garda College spending €15k to train European cops how to speak English like a police officer

# Cooperation

Garda College spending €15k to train European cops how to speak English like a police officer

Jan 19th 2019, 7:30 AM 23,124 Views 28 Comments

The three-week course will “provide an opportunity for gardaí to work with their European counterparts”.

# Garda Reform

Taoiseach tells new gardaí: 'Your loyalty is not to the person in the uniform. It is to the uniform and all that it stands for'

Nov 30th 2018, 1:48 PM 30,694 Views 62 Comments

A change in the culture of gardaí in which ‘no-one ever hesitates in speaking truth to power’ is needed, according to Leo Varadkar.

Watchdog still in talks with gardaí over members' compliance with ethics laws

# Garda College

Watchdog still in talks with gardaí over members' compliance with ethics laws

Jul 28th 2018, 8:30 AM 9,370 Views 16 Comments

SIPO is to develop ‘standards of best practice’ for public bodies to ensure they communicate to employees about disclosing their interests.

Want to become a garda? A new recruitment drive has been launched

# Job Fairy

Want to become a garda? A new recruitment drive has been launched

May 17th 2018, 12:01 AM 30,151 Views 39 Comments

Charlie Flanagan has encouraged people from minority communities to apply.

PAC 'not satisfied' Garda College still operating under multiple tax codes

# Training College

PAC 'not satisfied' Garda College still operating under multiple tax codes

Mar 30th 2018, 6:45 AM 11,203 Views 23 Comments

In its latest report, the PAC state that last year the gardaí declared its intention to the committee to bring the organisation under one tax code by the end of March.

Kerry's Spillane nets injury-time penalty to hand 14-man UCC dramatic Sigerson win over Garda College

# Late Late Show

From The42

# Late Late Show

Kerry's Spillane nets injury-time penalty to hand 14-man UCC dramatic Sigerson win over Garda College

Jan 30th 2018, 5:01 PM 13,051 Views 2 Comments

Sean O’Shea hit 0-5 as UCC advanced to face NUI Galway.

Wins for Garda College and Dundalk IT in tonight's Sigerson Cup action

# Wrap

From The42

# Wrap

Wins for Garda College and Dundalk IT in tonight's Sigerson Cup action

Jan 23rd 2018, 10:26 PM 9,086 Views 1 Comment

Earlier today in the competition, UCD secured a 2-15 to 1-6 win against Maynooth.

Deputy Commissioner describes 'clash' and 'lack of trust' between two senior civil servants

# Templemore

Deputy Commissioner describes 'clash' and 'lack of trust' between two senior civil servants

Jun 14th 2017, 7:00 PM 38,891 Views 24 Comments

Anne Marie McMahon said she was made director of the Sportsfield company at the garda college by virtue of her role in the force.

Bar at Templemore Garda College is rarely open, but has a bank balance of €417k

# PAC

Bar at Templemore Garda College is rarely open, but has a bank balance of €417k

Jun 1st 2017, 11:19 AM 86,245 Views 80 Comments

Further revelations about the finances of the garda college in Templemore were revealed during an eight-hour sitting of the PAC.

Massive infighting among top gardaí over Templemore scandal

# Tempers Flare

Massive infighting among top gardaí over Templemore scandal

May 25th 2017, 6:24 PM 31,735 Views 49 Comments

A series of documents delivered by gardaí to the Public Accounts Committee detail a war of words among the Garda hierarchy.

There could be criminal probe into Templemore funds - Commissioner

# Controversy

There could be criminal probe into Templemore funds - Commissioner

May 5th 2017, 2:57 PM 9,039 Views 37 Comments

The Commissioner said she did not mislead the Public Accounts Committee yesterday.

Great day for Tipperary's Maher brothers as they both win college finals

# Family Goals

From The42

# Family Goals

Great day for Tipperary's Maher brothers as they both win college finals

Feb 25th 2017, 6:21 PM 21,395 Views 1 Comment

There were wins for Garda College and Mary Immaculate College at Pearse Stadium earlier.

1-8 for Donegal duo as 13-man Ulster University avoid shock Sigerson defeat to Garda

# Tight Affair

From The42

# Tight Affair

1-8 for Donegal duo as 13-man Ulster University avoid shock Sigerson defeat to Garda

Jan 31st 2017, 4:32 PM 12,096 Views 2 Comments

The Sigerson Cup favourites needed two goals in extra-time to wrap up this first round win.

Limerick and Clare forwards to the fore as Garda College defeat Cork IT in Sigerson Cup

# Pointing The Way

From The42

# Pointing The Way

Limerick and Clare forwards to the fore as Garda College defeat Cork IT in Sigerson Cup

Jan 26th 2017, 5:11 PM 10,987 Views 1 Comment

Elsewhere IT Sligo saw off GMIT by 3-13 to 2-7.

Cleaning staff at Templemore Garda College serve notice of industrial action

# Work To Rule

Cleaning staff at Templemore Garda College serve notice of industrial action

Sep 5th 2016, 9:51 PM 16,784 Views 35 Comments

Impact, which represents the workers, said there is not enough staff to deal with increased student numbers at the college.

Garda College and GMIT claim victories in Sigerson Cup clashes

# Third Level

From The42

# Third Level

Garda College and GMIT claim victories in Sigerson Cup clashes

Jan 27th 2016, 4:25 PM 9,357 Views 1 Comment

Garda College saw off Cork IT while GMIT defeated St Pat’s.

'Ramping up': 250 new gardaí will be recruited this year

# Templemore

'Ramping up': 250 new gardaí will be recruited this year

Apr 1st 2015, 1:15 PM 18,843 Views 75 Comments

Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald made the announcement this morning at the annual conference of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI).

Roscommon's Compton the scoring star as Garda College win Trench Cup against St Pat's

# Sharpshooter

From The42

# Sharpshooter

Roscommon's Compton the scoring star as Garda College win Trench Cup against St Pat's

Feb 22nd 2015, 9:30 AM 10,184 Views 3 Comments

0-8 for Compton was the difference in the decider at the Mardyke today.

Over 20,000 applications for first garda recruitment in five years

# Garda Recruits

Over 20,000 applications for first garda recruitment in five years

Jul 17th 2014, 1:25 PM 15,357 Views 76 Comments

One hundred new recruits due to start their two-year training programme in September.

# STrength

This chart shows how the strength of the garda force has changed since 2008

Jul 7th 2014, 6:45 AM 14,750 Views 64 Comments

Frances Fitzgerald has said the first group of trainees are expected to join the force in early 2015.

German POWs were once held at what is now Garda College

# WWI

German POWs were once held at what is now Garda College

Jul 21st 2013, 9:15 AM 11,401 Views 19 Comments

New radio doc explores life in Templemore for prisoners during WWI: “Prisoners were free to walk to Mass every Sunday and could purchase cigarettes and chocolate.”