Local members of An Garda Síochána marching in Granard yesterday to celebrate 100 Years of An Garda Síochána. Leading the way were Superintendent for Longford and Granard Seamus Boyle (centre), Inspector Frank Finn (right) and Inspector Dave Jordan Spirits were high in Granard yesterday as crowds gathered for the Easter parade which made its way through the town yesterday. As part of the celebrations, local Gardaí marched to commemorate 100 years of An Garda Síochána, which was formed in 1922. As part of An Garda Síochána’s centenary celebrations, Gardaí from the Roscommon/Longford division marched in Easter Sunday Parades in both Roscommon and Granard. Led by the Garda Band, local Gardai were accompanied by the Western Region Ceremonial Drill Unit, Garda Mounted Unit, Roads Policing Unit, as well as representation from retired members.

placeholder image — Local members of An Garda Síochána marching in Granard yesterday to celebrate 100 Years of An Garda Síochána. Leading the way were Superintendent for Longford and Granard Seamus Boyle (centre), Inspector Frank Finn (right) and Inspector Dave Jordan Spirits were high in Granard yesterday as crowds gathered for the Easter parade which made its way through the town yesterday. As part of the celebrations, local Gardaí marched to commemorate 100 years of An Garda Síochána, which was formed in 1922. As part of An Garda Síochána’s centenary celebrations, Gardaí from the Roscommon/Longford division marched in Easter Sunday Parades in both Roscommon and Granard. Led by the Garda Band, local Gardai were accompanied by the Western Region Ceremonial Drill Unit, Garda Mounted Unit, Roads Policing Unit, as well as representation from retired members.

PICTURES | Longford Gardaí march to commemorate 100 years of An Garda Síochána

By Jessica Thompson

Published 18th Apr 2022, 14:33 GMT

Gardai marching in Roscommon yesterday as part of the Easter celebrations.

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Gardai marching in Roscommon yesterday as part of the Easter celebrations.

Members of the Garda Band leading Gardaí through Granard yesterday in celebration of the centenary of An Garda Síochána.

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Members of the Garda Band leading Gardaí through Granard yesterday in celebration of the centenary of An Garda Síochána.

Members of An Garda Síochána were joined by retired members of the force for the celebrations yesterday.

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Members of An Garda Síochána were joined by retired members of the force for the celebrations yesterday.

Local Gardaí pictured outside Granard Garda Station yesterday alongside members of the Garda Mounted Unit.

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Local Gardaí pictured outside Granard Garda Station yesterday alongside members of the Garda Mounted Unit.

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