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Garda Síochána

American  
[gahr-duh shee-khah-nuh] / ˈgɑr də ˌʃi xɑ nə /

noun

  1. the police force of the Republic of Ireland.


Garda Síochána British  
/ ˈɡɑːrdə ˌʃɪəˈxɑːnə /

noun

  1. the police force of the Republic of Ireland

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Garda Síochána

C20: from Irish Gaelic garda guard + síochána of the peace, from síocháin peace

Example Sentences

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Motorsport Ireland and An Garda Síochána have started an investigation into the circumstances of the incident.

From BBC Jun. 21, 2026

In a statement An Garda Síochána said: "Today's arrest is another extremely important demonstration of the need for international law enforcement co-operation in tackling transnational organised crime."

From BBC Apr. 17, 2026

She has made statements about both of her brothers’ cases to the Irish police – An Garda Síochána.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2025

RTÉ also reported that An Garda Síochána secured an extradition warrant in the High Court seeking Mr Gibney's extradition.

From BBC Jul. 1, 2025

Speaking in Cork to RTÉ News, Micheál Martin said he wanted to extend his "deepest sympathies to his family, to his friends and to the entire membership of An Garda Síochána".

From BBC May 11, 2025

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