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Lockdown patrols: Garda checkpoints return to Kilkenny as ‘major’ policing operation swings into action from midnight

By Kilkenny Now 6th October 2020 0

Gardai in Kilkenny will return to Covid-patrols from midnight tonight as the new Covid-19 restrictions come into effect across the country. And gardai have warned motorists to expect delays over the coming days as checkpoints are manned across the city and county. The renewed policing operation follows the Government’s decision to move the country to […]

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‘Thousands of checkpoints and no Easter egg deliveries’ – Garda Commissioner warns Kilkenny public what to expect

By Kilkenny Now 8th April 2020 0

Thousands of checkpoints with more than 2,500 Garda are to be expected on Irish roads this weekend enforcing Operation Fanacht, the operation aimed at curbing the movement of the public beyond 2km. The operation will see an extensive network of checkpoints set-up to deal with anyone who is more than 2km from their homes and […]

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Kilkenny to become HQ of new Eastern Garda Region

By Kilkenny Now 12th March 2020 0

Kilkenny will become the headquarters of the new enlarged Eastern Region Garda District in June of this year. An Garda Síochána has announced the phased introduction of the Garda Operating Model which will see Kilkenny assuming responsibility for ten counties and four Garda divisions. Under the new plans, the Kilkenny/Carlow Garda division is set to […]

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Kilkenny to benefit from promotion of new sergeants

By Kilkenny Now 16th February 2020 0

The Kilkenny/ Carlow Garda Division is set to benefit from the promotion of two of its members to the rank of sergeant. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris made the announcement this week. Both gardai promoted have already taken up their position. In total, 113 garda members nationally were promoted by Commissioner Harris at the end of […]

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Garda divisions: Minister claims changes are ‘win-win’ for Kilkenny, but fears grow over rural crime

By Kilkenny Now 26th September 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY THE announcement that Kilkenny will be the headquarters of the newly formed Eastern Garda region has been described as a ‘win-win’ by a local Minister, despite the county losing the divisional headquarters to Waterford. Another Kilkenny TD has called the loss of the divisional HQ “disappointing” but will accept the decision if […]

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BREAKING: Kilkenny named HQ of new Eastern Garda Region

By Kilkenny Now 25th September 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY KILKENNY has been announced as the headquarters for the newly formed Eastern Garda Region and the new Regional Chief Superintendent will also be based in the city. The Commissioner of An Garda Síochána, Drew Harris, made the announcement this afternoon as part of the new Garda Operating Model, the biggest shake-up in […]