Five Clare natives were among 152 gardai who graduated today in Templemore.
Five Clare natives were among 152 gardai who graduated today in Templemore.
The five recuits are from Miltown Malbay, Lisdoonvarna, Clarecastle, Killaloe and Newmarket on Fergus and along with their collges will help to tackle rural crime, according to Deputy Commissioner John Twomey.
That's despite the majority of those passing out of the garda college today being stationed in Dublin.
Meanwhile, around 50 gardaí will be freed up for front line service after a new civilian recruitment scheme.
An Garda Siochana plan to recruit 140 civilians by summertime.
It's part of a wider recruitment scheme that aims to see a further 800 gardaí and 500 civilian officers in the force by the start of next year.
