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
The Garda Representative Association said members have a "genuine fear" in pursuing vehicles as they may end up being disciplined or even prosecuted.
From BBC ● Apr. 2, 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
Toward the center of the image, the deep blue waters of Lake Garda are immediately noticeable.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 9, 2026
He died at Torbole on the Lago di Garda on the 9th of May 1902.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 5 "Greek Law" to "Ground-Squirrel" by Various
The new site is a piece of open ground which will be "subject to excavation, technical and forensic examinations," a garda statement said.
From BBC ● May 28, 2025
In a statement, a garda spokeswoman said officers were aware that "images from this incident are circulating on social media and messaging apps".
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2023
Cal is a kind of settler; Ardnakelty, while not quite a frontier town, is largely self-policing, overseen by a complacent and none-too-bright garda in the next town.
From Slate ● Sep. 29, 2020
Mrs Thatcher repeatedly asked for pre-emptive intelligence and improved garda training in intelligence gathering.
From BBC ● Dec. 28, 2018
Il ne put achever, ear la mort l'en garda.
From A Short History of French Literature by Saintsbury, George
"The sixth occupant of the Volkswagen Golf, a male in his 20s, has been discharged from hospital," gardai added.
From BBC ● Nov. 18, 2025
The gardai said they would not comment on individual cases.
From BBC ● May 14, 2023
Owen Corrigan is one of three former gardai under the spotlight at the tribunal, he denies all allegations of collusion.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2012
He said Chief Supt Breen was at a meeting on 16 March when he was told not to cross the border to meet with the gardai.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2011
It comes as the the director of public prosecutions continues to receive documentation from gardai who are investigating the collapse of the bank and controversial "warehousing of loans".
From The Guardian ● Jan. 11, 2011
He said that gardaí were pursuing a very clear line of inquiry.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
RTÉ reported that after the verdicts the women hugged their friends, supporters and gardaí.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
In a statement on Thursday, a gardaí spokesperson said the force was "moving to an enforcement phase" unless those blocking access to critical infrastructure "desist and disperse".
From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2026
Irish broadcaster RTÉ is reporting about 2,000 people had attended the protest, which, gardaí said, had been attended by peaceful protesters.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2025
An air, land and sea search operation began involving the Irish Coast Guard, gardaí and Irish civil defence volunteers who used boats, drones, divers and a helicopter.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2025
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