Garda Síochána

/ ˈɡɑːrdə ˌʃɪəˈxɑːnə /

noun

1. the police force of the Republic of Ireland

Word History and Origins

Origin of Garda Síochána¹

C20: from Irish Gaelic garda guard + síochána of the peace, from síocháin peace

Example Sentences

In 2013, Anna reported him to the Irish police, An Garda Síochána, as a missing person.

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She has made statements about both of her brothers’ cases to the Irish police – An Garda Síochána.

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"As this is currently a matter for the US authorities, An Garda Síochána will not be commenting further at this time."

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RTÉ also reported that An Garda Síochána secured an extradition warrant in the High Court seeking Mr Gibney's extradition.

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"Kevin has over 26 years of dedicated service to An Garda Síochána and the people of Ireland," he said.

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