Former Gen Sec Association of Garda Sergeants & Inspectors ..Retired Inspector in An Garda Siochana...Still a mother to Danny...Tweets are personal opinions 😊
“Come on Sam!”
@Sammmy_Be
’s grandad, Pat Cashin, cheers his grandson on to victory on the final stage of the Tour de France! ...Isn’t this just lovely...
So finally after 33 years I retire at midnight tonight from
@gardainfo
&
@AGSI_Ireland
…an honour & a privilege to serve this State and my
@AGSI_Ireland
colleagues…grateful & thanks for family support & the friends I met along the way.
3 years ago tonight, the 17th June 2020 our
@gardarep
colleague D/Garda Colm Horkan was murdered on duty after he had responded to a call to assist colleagues. May we always remember those brave Garda colleagues gone before us & who died in the Service of this State
@AGSI_Ireland
On this day 2011, Garda Ciarán Jones,died on duty..he bravely went to warn motorists about dangerous flooding at Ballysmuttan Bridge,Co Wicklow during extreme weather conditions & was swept into the river ..
#lestweforget
those brave colleagues gone before us
@AGSI_Ireland
Remembering our
@gardainfo
@gardarep
colleague D/Garda Adrian Donohoe who was murdered on duty on this day in 2013 at the Lordship Credit Union, Dundalk, Co Louth. May we always remember those brave colleagues gone before us & who died in the service of this State…
@AGSI_Ireland
Remembering today Garda Tony Golden who was murdered on duty on this day in 2015 while attending a domestic incident in Omeath, Co. Louth. May we always remember those brave
@gardainfo
colleagues gone before us & who died in the service to this State.
@AGSI_Ireland
Remembering our
@gardainfo
colleague Garda Gary McLoughlin stationed in Buncrana who died on duty on this day in 2009. He had responded to a call about a suspicious car when the patrol car he was driving was rammed & he later died from injuries he received…RIP Garda McLoughlin
As if our
@AGSI_Ireland
@gardainfo
colleagues haven’t enough challenges.A Garda member stands on duty, lawfully doing his job..an elected representative falsely accuses him of providing private security,uses his image & subjects him to on line abuse. This is so very wrong!
Sorry now and not to harp on about this (I will, actually). It is interesting that the same police force who can't enforce anything they are asked to do for public good is well able to produce riot squads, helicopters, and now it seems private security for capitalist interests 🤔
Remembering today our
@gardarep
@gardainfo
colleague D/Garda Jerry McCabe who was shot dead while on duty by an IRA gang 27 years ago today in Adare Co.Limerick ..may we always remember those brave colleagues gone before us and who died in the service of this State
@AGSI_Ireland
It’s 14 years since
@gardarep
colleague Garda Robbie McCallion lost his life in the line of duty following an incident in Letterkenny when he was struck by a stolen car…
#LestWeForget
those brave Garda colleagues gone before us…
@AGSI_Ireland
In Nov 1983, Mr. Don Tidy, was kidnapped by the Provisional I.R.A. On 16th Dec,a Garda/Army search party confronted the I.R.A. gang holding Mr. Tidy. R\Gda Gary Sheehan & Pvt Patrick Kelly, were murdered during the confrontation.We remember them today
#LestWeForget
@AGSI_Ireland
Remembering our
@gardainfo
colleague Recruit Garda Gary Sheehan who was murdered by the Provisional I.R.A. & died on this day 1983 after the IRA gang who kidnapped business man, Mr. Don Tidy, were confronted…Private Patrick Kelly, was also shot dead during the confrontation..RIP
Absolutely delighted to announce today my retirement on 2nd April from
@AGSI_Ireland
and
@gardainfo
after 33 years …it’s been an honour and a privilege to serve & looking forward to the next chapter…thanks to all colleagues, friends and family who supported me on the way 😎🍷👮♀️
ANNOUNCEMENT 👇
Antoinette Cunningham
@antoabs
General Secretary of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors Announces Her Retirement After 33 Years of Service in An Garda Síochána.
#LestWeForget
today marks 8 years since our colleague D/Garda Adrian Donoghue was murdered on duty..thoughts are with his family, friends & colleagues..we hope all those involved in the incident in which Adrian was murdered will in time be brought to justice
@AGSI_Ireland
@GRA_NR
I wonder what is the motivation for this type of commentary ..commenting on the personal appearance of any person is totally disrespectful…the job of
@gardainfo
@AGSI_Ireland
@gardarep
colleagues is difficult enough without this kind of nonsense
#LestWeForget
the
@IrishSunOnline
has a photographs today of 89 members of An Garda Síochána who were killed in the line of duty..a stark reminder for families friends & colleagues of the tragic news they too received just like the family of Colm Horkan RIP
@AGSI_Ireland
@GRA_NR
Remembering our
@gardarep
colleague Garda Brian Kelleher Limerick who died on duty on this day 2007..Garda Kelleher in the company of Fireman Michael Liston, was directing traffic away from a traffic accident in Foynes when a car hit them killing them both instantly.May they RIP
Congratulations to
@AGSI_Ireland
colleague Sgt Andrew O Connor awarded a Scott Medal for bravery today for the arrest of a violent & dangerous criminal. A complaint was made to GSOC about the incident. It disgracefully took them 4 YEARS to find there was no wrongdoing by Gardai.
Devestated to hear this Garda Colleague has passed away...to all his family, friends and all
@AGSI_Ireland
@gardarep
colleagues in Roscommon/Longford my deepest sympathies to you all...a sad sad day for An Garda Síochána
A Garda colleague has been seriously injured in a shooting incident in Castlerea. We are praying for his recovery & thinking of his family & loved ones
@AGSI_Ireland
@gardarep
@GRA_NR
Garda shot and seriously injured in Castlerea
Today I’m travelling to Garda HQ to stand with other
@AGSI_Ireland
and
@gardainfo
colleagues and observe a minute’s silence for our colleague Detective Garda Colm Horkan.
@AGSI_Ireland
colleagues also will stand at Garda Stations around the Country. May he Rest in Peace
A disgusting insult to the thousands of
@gardainfo
@gardarep
@AGSI_Ireland
colleagues who serve this State & the people of Ireland with distinction ….no place in the Organisation for those who engage in Criminal & unethical behaviour but to target all members like this is wrong!
The Garda Siochana are rotten to the core. When nothing changed after Maurice McCabe, then all hope was lost. I've met the whistleblower mentioned. A nice fella. You're not wanted in the Guards if you're honest.
A busy night in Dublin for
@AGSI_Ireland
@gardainfo
@gardarep
colleagues…thank you to all working tonight and tomorrow to keep us safe during the Christmas period..thanks to all other frontline and
#bluelight
services working over the next few days also
Today at Garda Memorial Day we honour and pray for the 89
@gardainfo
@AGSI_Ireland
@gardarep
@GardaTraffic
members who made the ultimate sacrifice for this State and were murdered/killed in the line duty..we always remember those brave colleagues gone before us and their families
Best of luck and welcome to Reserve Garda Ravinder Singh Oberoi who joined An Garda Siochana this week as the first Sikh member of the Garda Reserves...every good wish to him and all the Reserves as they join the Organisation in these challenging times ...
@AGSI_Ireland
@GRA_NR
D/Garda Adrian Donohue & Garda Tony Golden, who were murdered on duty & died in the service to the State have been honoured for their contribution to their communities through sport.
Posthumous awards were given to them at the Cóiste Siamsa Sportstar awards in Co Cavan yesterday
Delighted ,humbled and honoured to be appointed as the General Secretary of
@AGSI_Ireland
an Association that I am proud of and passionate about...I look forward to serving it as best I can especially in these challenging times ..thanks for all the great messages
@SimonHarrisTD
says it’s time for Fine Gael ‘reset’ “When I saw the tricolour of this republic draped over the coffin of a garda killer, I say shame.”..An important condemnation by him..May the Gentle soul of of D/Gda Jerry McCabe Rest In Peace
Before the shooting, gardaí tried to disarm him using a graduated policing response after he allegedly attacked a shopkeeper,brandishing a knife..Gardai repeatedly asked him to drop the knife,He refused & threatened Gardai when they tried to approach him
A disgusting & cowardly attack on colleagues happening all too frequently..in what other job would it be tolerated that you are attacked & assaulted as you go about your job…sending good wishes to
@gardarep
colleagues “Two more Gardai viciously assaulted in Louth”
@AGSI_Ireland
BREAKING: Two more Gardai have been viciously assaulted. This time in Carlingford, Louth last night.
One officer was kicked in the face 3 times in the alleged incident, while another was bitten. Latest here:
Sad news about the death of Bagatelle frontman Liam Reilly. There are many of us who are still a bit 1980’s who loved this band and their music...Liam was a brilliant singer/songwriter...may he Rest In Peace
#bagatelle
Unspeakably sad news to hear that a highly respected serving Garda
@gardarep
@gardainfo
colleague has died in these terribly sad circumstances…our thoughts & the condolences of all in
@AGSI_Ireland
are sent to her family, friends & Colleagues…May her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace
The woman who tragically died in a fire on a boat in Carrick-on-Shannon was a highly respected female garda who was based in south Dublin, it has emerged
Community Garda, Deirdre Scanlon was passing through on duty at the 52nd Annual Willie Clancy Summer School and hopped up for a rendition of ‘Never Alone’ with a few familiar musical faces.
There’s no limit to what community policing entails - karaoke next!
#KeepingPeopleSafe
Protestors (some from anti mask campaign) have repeatedly shouted “justice for Aaron Brady” at Caroline Donohoe, the widow of Det Garda Adrian Donohoe, as she was leaving court after seeing Brady jailed for 40 years.
Caroline Donohoe came out the front door; ignored the shouts.
We must always remember those brave
@AGSI_Ireland
colleagues who died on duty in the Service of this State and gone before us…RIP Sgt Andrew Callanan who died on duty on this day in 1999 in Tallaght Garda Station
Remembering our
@AGSI_Ireland
colleague Sgt Andrew Callanan who died on duty on this day 1999. He had tried to disarm a man who poured petrol over himself at Tallaght Garda Station.The man then aimed the petrol at Sgt Callanan, setting it alight, & Sgt Callanan died from injuries
In
@GardaOmbudsman
case before the courts, which concluded 2½ years after the excessive use-of-force complaint was made, the accused Garda was acquitted. Judge says detective should have been “commended” rather than prosecuted…A TWO & A HALF YEAR investigation!!
@AGSI_Ireland
What a fantastic achievement by our
@AGSI_Ireland
colleague Sgt Jerry Quinn…on duty in 1984 in Ballyporeen for President Regan and yesterday in Dundalk for President Biden
@POTUS
Sergeant Jerry Quinn was on duty in June 1984 in Ballyporeen Co. Tipperary during President Ronald Reagan’s State Visit to Ireland.
Sergeant Quinn is photographed here on duty yesterday in Dundalk during the visit of President Biden.
#BidenInIreland
#ItsAJobWorthDoing
In Oct 2011, during severe weather, Garda Jones went to the assistance of motorists near Ballysmuttan Bridge,Co Wicklow a short distance from his home.Gda Jones while endeavouring to warn motorists of dangerous conditions lost his footing & was swept into the river
#LestWeForget
Remembering today our
@gardarep
colleague Garda Brian Kelleher Limerick, and
@LimerickFire
Michael Brosnan, who were killed on duty attending the scene of a car crash on this day in 2007…
#LestWeForget
those brave colleagues gone before us
@AGSI_Ireland
A true hero in
@nswpolice
- Inspector Amy Scott who sprinted through the top level of the shopping complex and risked her life when she confronted the knifeman. She shot the attacker dead when he turned towards her and raised his knife…Thoughts with all victims of
#SydneyAttack
Every good wish to our
@AGSI_Ireland
Colleague Inspector Niall Flood who suffered catastrophic injuries, causing him & his family ongoing physical, psychological & emotional challenges. He is determined to continue his work as a Garda despite this terrible incident.
A 30-year-old who drove her car while drunk and on drugs and crashed into a garda who was out cycling causing him catastrophic and life-changing injuries, has been handed a seven-year jail sentence and disqualified from driving for ten years
As 2020 draws to a close thank you to all who showed support for all
@AGSI_Ireland
members as we policed our way through the most challenging of years
#COVID19
..it brought unprecedented demands upon us all in Irish Society & we look forward to better times in 2021
Heading to
@gardainfo
HQ this afternoon on behalf of
@AGSI_Ireland
to take part in the ceremony to remember over 1,800 Garda personnel who died whilst in service over the last 100 years..they are now commemorated by name in the in front of the new Garda Monument of Remembrance .
Best wishes to two Gardai shockingly assaulted while carrying out checkpoints. A male garda was punched in the face during a routine traffic stop yesterday, a female garda had her nose broken and sustained injuries to her eye socket.
@AGSI_Ireland
It’s been the busiest of weeks for all
@gardainfo
@AGSI_Ireland
@gardarep
@GardaTraffic
colleagues with long shifts, cancelled rest days and travelling to Louth, Mayo and Dublin to assist colleagues with the
@POTUS
visit..well done to all on a very successful Operation Fáilteach
A
@gardainfo
@gardarep
colleague was injured on duty in Dublin today when he was hit by a vehicle which then drove off ... while a person was later arrested it’s another example of the dangers faced by Gardai every day they go to work…good wishes to the member
@AGSI_Ireland
Good to see that justice has prevailed…the judges comments on proportionality are welcome…another example on why it has become an increasingly challenging job for many, why it is not an attractive career…& u can be charged with criminal offences for doing ur job
@AGSI_Ireland
Two gardaí have been cleared of any wrongdoing in court after they had been accused of falsely imprisoning a violent juvenile offender in a Dublin garda station two years ago
A man in his 30s was arrested in Aughrim early this morning for public order offences last Monday where builders renovating a hotel were shouted at and abused.
A man has been arrested in connection with an incident in Co Wicklow earlier this week during which builders renovating a hotel were shouted at and told to leave the site
Wishing both Gardai a speedy recovery after they entered a burning house & rescued someone in the early hours of this morning…great bravery shown by them …
@gardarep
@AGSI_Ireland
Two gardaí have been taken to hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation after rescuing someone from a house fire in Dublin in the early hours of this morning
One of our best assets the Garda Band played 220 events…funerals..ceremonies Golden Years events..a summer camp in Sligo … facilitated a Transition Year work experience programme & many Community events …& Yes they got paid!!! Seriously
@IrishMirror
do better!..
@AGSI_Ireland
A disgraceful attack on a
@gardainfo
colleague who had ammonia sprayed at them when trying to arrest suspects in an incident. To have a chemical which can cause burns & irritation sprayed at you while trying to do your job is a despicable act & one that is condemned
@AGSI_Ireland
Friends, locals recount time of 'great pain and sorrow'.Thinking of the family & friends
@gardarep
@GRA_NR
@AGSI_Ireland
colleagues of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe today .7 years since he was murdered on duty.Well done to the investigation team
Unspeakably sad news to hear about the death of our former
@AGSI_Ireland
colleague Liam Kearns…we worked together for 5 years in Limerick..condolences Angela, Rachel & Laura & all his family & all those GAA clubs he loved so much
@LimerickCLG
@TipperaryGAA
@Offaly_GAA
@CLGLaois
The widow of a garda who was killed by the IRA has said she thinks daily about her husband’s death & hopes that Ireland is now a safe place for Gardaí.Jerry McCabe was killed by the IRA in 1996 at the attempted robbery of a post office van in Co Limerick.May he RIP
@AGSI_Ireland
Dozens more Gardai means 48 Gardai for Dublin & 40 for the rest of the Country from the 88 Gardai due to ‘Pass Out’ this Friday in Templemore…while welcome Govt have not met their recruitment targets for the last few years…59 members have resigned so far in 2023
@AGSI_Ireland
Our colleagues in the
@fedpolCH
in Switzerland hung the Irish Flag today in their building in honour of the Garda
#JerusalemaChallenge
...thanks you to all
Our thoughts & prayers remain with those injured in todays shocking incident in Parnell Square …
@AGSI_Ireland
@gardainfo
colleagues in Dublin are working in extremely challenging circumstances this evening …we hope they will all be safe as they try and keep order in the City
Members of the Garda Public Order Unit have been deployed on O'Connell Street amid ongoing protests, following a knife attack on a woman and children on Parnell Square this afternoon
Thanks to
@Independent_ie
for this article...grief can be overwhelming and it’s important to talk about it and happy birthday to my Dad who would have been 78 years old today
Don’t agree with headline here
@IrishTimes
- here are my
@AGSI_Ireland
&
@gardarep
colleagues trying to prevent two groups of protesters from clashing with EACH OTHER while Gardai doing their best in very difficult circumstances
Very positive phone conversation with
@antoabs
of
@AGSI_Ireland
today
I stressed it was not my intention to offend, criticise or drag An Garda Síochána into a political controversy
My intention was solely to highlight the issue of homelessness/evictions & criticise Govt policy
Totally agree with
@willieodeaLIVE
who said we must recognise that the garda recruitment figures set six years ago are no longer realistic…we have fewer gardaí on the streets…recruitment plans haven’t been achieved..
@AGSI_Ireland
Great clarity by
@RTE_PrimeTime
in establishing from
@DonnellyStephen
that additional Garda powers to police and enforce some of the COViD 19 regulations will require legislation to be passed by Government....Government not due to sit again until Sept 15th 🤷♂️
@AGSI_Ireland
@GRA_NR
Terrible sad news coming from Clonmel…Gardaí have said "initial indications" are that a number of people have died. Some of those in the car are said to be students who received their Leaving Cert result. Thinking of their families & our
@AGSI_Ireland
@gardarep
at the scene