an officer of the Republic of Ireland's police force.
Garda, a shortened form of Garda Síochána, the police force of the Republic of Ireland.
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"This is not tolerable and is against the law," the country's national force, known as the Garda, said in a statement.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
Just east of Lake Garda lies Verona, the city selected to host the Olympic closing ceremony, which will conclude two weeks of competition.
From Science Daily • Feb. 9, 2026
With a surface area of 370 sq km, Lake Garda is the largest lake in Italy and ranks as the third largest in the Alpine region.
From Science Daily • Feb. 9, 2026
Donna Harper said she had been told by the Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan that any decision on an inquiry will follow the outcome of the Garda investigation.
From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026
On Italian and Slovenian territory there are several German-speaking “islands,” notably the Sette and Tredici Communi, east and north-east of the Lake of Garda, and the “Gottschee L�ndchen” to the south of Laibach.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 7 "Geoponici" to "Germany" by Various
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