Garda Síochána
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Garda Síochána
C20: from Irish Gaelic garda guard + síochána of the peace, from síocháin peace
Example Sentences
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Speaking on RTÉ's Morning Ireland programme An Garda Síochána Acting Deputy Commissioner Paul Cleary said the violence was "unacceptable" and there would be a relentless pursuit of those responsible.
From BBC • Oct. 22, 2025
He also revealed that Garda Flatley was the "90th member of An Garda Síochána killed in the performance of duty".
From BBC • May 11, 2025
"Kyran's case is subject to An Garda Síochána investigation and we need to understand what went wrong in this situation."
From BBC • Dec. 9, 2024
The Garda Síochána, Ireland's police force, were able to take the suspect into custody after several bystanders—including a Brazilian delivery driver who immigrated to the country—overtook the man, who authorities said acted on his own.
From Salon • Nov. 27, 2023
A suspect in the case was in custody — a man in his 50s, himself injured — according to a spokeswoman for the Garda Síochána, the Irish police force.
From New York Times • Nov. 23, 2023
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