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# Scott Medal

This year

2023

‘A miracle’ no-one was killed in 2020 Donegal shooting spree, sergeant says

Sergeant Edward Griffin was among 11 recipients of a Scott Medal for bravery at a ceremony held in Dublin.

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May 26th 2023, 5:28 PM

All time

13 gardaí honoured for 'acts of heroism and courage'

13 gardaí today received the highest decoration for bravery awarded by the police force.

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Aug 25th 2021, 3:30 PM

Murdered Garda Tony Golden honoured with medal for 'bravery and great courage'

Tony Golden was shot dead while responding to a domestic incident at a home in Omeath in 2015

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Dec 8th 2017, 7:04 PM