Longford Garda Station welcomes two new recruits this week

Two new Probationer Gardaí have been allocated to Longford District and they took up duty on Monday, July 8.

Best wishes to the new recruits Garda Declan O'Grady and Garda Kevin McGloin in their roles and for the future.

They were welcomed to Longford by Inspector Paddy McGirl and Sergeant Sean Duffy. 

157 Gardaí were attested as sworn members of An Garda Síochána on Friday, June 28.

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These included;  

• 102 Male/ 55 Female (65% male, 35% female)
• 17 Gardaí born outside the state – USA, Pakistan, Great Britain, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Brazil, Romania
• 4 probationers were former Reserve Gardaí

The 157 newly attested Gardaí bring to 710 the number of Probationer Gardaí attested since recruitment recommenced in 2022 following Covid-19 restrictions paused recruitment in 2020.

Welcoming the new Garda probationers, Commissioner Drew Harris said; "In applying to become a Garda you took the first steps towards a rewarding and varied career. And now as you prepare to embark on the road ahead, it is important to remember the journey to where you are today. It has taken strength. It has taken dedication. It has taken a drive to succeed, and a desire to be of service."

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Commissioner Harris reminded the new Garda probationers that: "As Gardaí you have a responsibility to serve the people of Ireland. To keep them safe. To put them first. To act ethically. Professionally. And with integrity to protect the human rights of everyone you come into contact with. As Gardaí it is your duty to maintain the highest standards. It is what the public expect and deserve, and what I expect too. Being a Garda is a privilege and an honour.”

Wishing the new Garda probationers well Garda Commissioner Harris said: "Thank you for choosing a career in An Garda Síochána. I hope the weeks and months ahead brings plenty of great first experiences and that your journey with us in An Garda Síochána is a long and fulfilling one. I now formally congratulate you on becoming members of An Garda Síochána.”

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