The Annual Garda Memorial Day for members of An Garda Síochána killed in the line of duty will take place at the Dubhlinn Gardens, Dublin Castle, on Saturday the 19th May, 2018 at 12 noon.
An Garda Síochána Memorial Garden honours the members of An Garda Síochána who gave their lives in the service of the State.
The historical associations of the Organisation with Dublin Castle were very much to the forefront in choosing The Dubhlinn Gardens at Dublin Castle as the location for the Memorial Garden.
Dublin Castle is associated with An Garda Síochána since the foundation of the State. It is the location where An Garda Síochána affirmed its authority as the National Policing Force on 9th February, 1922, thereby commencing the phasing out of the Royal Irish Constabulary which ended its policing role in August of that year.
Journalists attending are asked to email their intention to pressoffice@garda.ie and to be at the Little Ship Street entrance to Dublin Castle at 11.30hrs on the 19th of May. Due to limited space at the Memorial only those journalists who have confirmed their attendance by email will be allowed access.
Note to Editors:
In line with previous Garda Memorial Days due to the solemn nature of the event we will not be facilitating media interviews on the day. Photo opportunities only.
The Acting Garda Commissioner Dónall O'Cualáin and The Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan TD will be in attendance.
