An Garda Síochána Clare

15/06/2026

World Elder Abuse Day 2026
Sergeant Burke was delighted to be asked to speak to residents of Ennistymon Hospital today about safeguarding issues and types of elder abuse. There are different types of abuse of an older person. They may be carried out deliberately, or through negligence (not doing what it is your duty to do) or ignorance (not knowing something you should know). An older person may experience more than one form of abuse at any given time.
An Garda Siochana's advice is to report suspected Elderly Abuse to your local Garda station as soon as possible.
"To care for those who once cared for us is one of the highest honours"

13/06/2026

13/06/2026

Our Crime Taskforce have been performing rural crime patrols & checkpoints under Operation Thor in West Clare this week.

Operation Thor is an onging policing plan designed to detect & disrupt criminal activity.

12/06/2026

📍Carraigaholt National School

Community Garda Eoin Daly visited the students of Carraigaholt National School this week.

Thank you to the students & staff for such a warm welcome.

11/06/2026

A bike has been found in the Tulla area. If it’s yours, or if you know who it belongs to, please contact Ennis Garda Station on 065 684 8100.

07/06/2026

Our Crime Taskforce have been performing checkpoints & patrols at locations in Ennis recently.

These checkpoints & patrols are aimed at detecting & deterring criminal activity and have been supported with local Detective, Regular & Community Policing units.

02/06/2026

👨‍🎓👩‍🎓 Best wishes to all students who are about to commence their Junior & Leaving Certificate examinations tomorrow.

An Garda Síochána Clare wish the class of 2026 every success and have a safe summer.

Community Policing are about to complete their Garda Schools Programme for the current academic year. We have been to many primary & secondary schools in recent weeks.

01/06/2026

👮‍♂️👮‍♀️Garda Recruitment - 2026

A reminder that the deadline to enter our current recruitment campaign is ending soon.

The deadline for submission of applications is 3pm on 3rd June 2026, through the following website.

https://www.publicjobs.ie/en/garda-trainee

Community Policing members assisted by Trainee Garda Jeff Stephens were promoting the current campaign in Ennis today.

31/05/2026

⚽️ Moneypoint AFC Family Fun Day ⚽️

Community Garda Eoin Daly attended at Moneypoint AFC earlier today, where he provided a Garda desk and had some fingerprinting fun.

26/05/2026

Have you ever thought about joining An Garda Síochána?
The current recruitment campaign ends on 3rd of June

Come and talk to us and let us give you the answers and talk to you about life as a Garda. We are holding open events at Ennis Garda station, no need to contact in advance just come along.

➡️Wednesday 27th May, 4pm - 5pm
➡️Thursday 28th May, 4pm - 5pm
➡️Friday 29th May, 7pm - 9pm
➡️Saturday 30th May, 4pm - 6pm

Do you know:
🔹️What you get paid during training and when qualified
🔹️Where might be stationed during training and when qualified
🔹️How do you transfer stations
🔹️When and how can you join specialist units like armed support, Roads Policing, detective, drugs units and more
🔹️What is the roster like, how many days do you work a month, hours a day
🔹️ How much leave do you get a year

22/05/2026

⭐️⭐️ Clare Garda Youth Awards 2026 ⭐️⭐️

On Tuesday this week An Garda Síochána Clare held a very special event, where we honoured some of our most inspirational youths in the county.

We are proud to announce the winners of this years Garda Youth Awards.

𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬
- Mayar Jadalla
- Caoimhe Moroney

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝
- Joe Slattery
- Sam O'Dwyer
- Isabella Sydney

𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝
- Clare Comhairle na nÓg (Ennis)
- East Clare UBU Youth Project

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝
- Escape the V**e (Shannon)

We wish to give special thanks to our sponsor Shannon Airport Group, who made this event possible.

We also wish to acknowledge the Woodstock Hotel for hosting the event and to the students from Colaiste Muire for the beautiful music at reception.


Shannon Airport
Clare FM
Hotel Woodstock

15/05/2026

💜☕ What a lovely morning at our Go Purple Day Coffee Morning in Kilrush Garda Station! ☕💜

Go Purple Day is an initiative led by An Garda Síochána with the support of domestic abuse services across Ireland. It aims to raise awareness about the supports and services available to people who experience domestic abuse.

A huge thank you to everyone who came along, wore purple, enjoyed a cuppa, and helped support such an important cause. The morning was filled with great chats, delicious treats, and wonderful community spirit.

A special mention to Clan Clare Local Area Network (CLAN) is an interagency network working together to support those impacted by domestic violence and coercive control.

https://clarelan.ie/

We really appreciate all the support shown today. 💜

https://www.garda.ie/en/campaigns/go-purple/

15/05/2026

Looking for support,advice or assistance see details below

15/05/2026

📌Go Purple Day - Ennis

Gardaí from An Garda Síochána Clare marked Go Purple Day at Ennis Garda Station.

Gardai also met with staff from Clare Haven Horizons Charity Shop to show our support for this campaign.

15/05/2026

24 professionals from Clare & Tipperary division attended half-day training on the role of domestic abuse coordinator in medium and high-risk cases of domestic abuse and coercive control.

The training was delivered by Detective Inspector David Finnerty, Garda Annette Connolly, Inspector Aiden Lonergan, Madeline Mc Aleer (Haven Horizons), and representatives from local agencies: Clare Haven, Ascend, Cuan Saor, MOVE Ireland and Tusla.

Madeline Mc Aleer said, “Interagency training must form part of a multiagency response if we are to ensure victim safety, hold perpetrators accountable, protect children and ultimately save lives.”

15/05/2026

📌Go Purple Day East Clare Tipperary North
📍Roscrea
📍Nenagh
📍Killaloe

Gardaí across the Functional Area marked Go Purple Day win information in each station.

In Nenagh staff from Barnardos and Ascend meet with Gardaí to discuss how to work better together in our response to Domestic Abuse.

15/05/2026

Share this post and share your picture of how you are supporting Go Purple Day 2026

15/05/2026

14/05/2026

🚐🌞 Active Retirement Day Trip

Community Policing had the honour of accompanying the Harmony Ladies group on a recent outing to East Clare.

The ladies visited
- Wilde Irish Chocolate
- McKernan Woollen Mills
- Mountshannon with views of Lough Derg & Holy Island

Thank you for all the laughs and for such an enjoyable day.



Age Friendly Ireland

12/05/2026

🌅Darkness into Light - Ennis 🌅

An Garda Síochána Clare were proud to be present for the recent Darkness into Light event in Ennis.

This was a special event, with a very large crowd in attendance.

We wish to acknowledge the hard work of the Darkness into Light committee and the many volunteers who contributed on the night.

11/05/2026

💜 Go Purple Day 💜

An Garda Síochána in Kilrush invite you to a Coffee Morning at Kilrush Garda Station on Friday, 15th May at 11am.

Join us to help raise awareness of Domestic Violence and learn about the supports and services available in the local area.

Everyone is welcome — come along for a chat, a cup of coffee, and to show your support for Go Purple Day. 💜

11/05/2026

Tipperary V Clare - May 16th

Traffic Advisory for Those Travelling by Car

To help ease congestion, please consider using alternative routes when travelling to Thurles:

Suggested Routes:
• M7 → Moneygall → Dunkerrin → Templemore → Thurles
• M7 → Roscrea → Templemore → Thurles
• M8 → Cashel → Holycross → Thurles
• M8 → Exit 6 (Horse and Jockey) → Thurles
• M8 → Exit 5 (Twomileborris) → Thurles

⚠️ Please avoid the Nenagh → Latteragh (R498) → Borrisoleigh route due to extensive roadworks and Stop/Go traffic management systems. Significant delays are expected.

08/05/2026

Gardaí Brian Mulcahy and Rob O’Grady were delighted to join the pupils of Scariff National School as they organised a charity 10k cycle for their school.

07/05/2026

Operation Twin Tracks.

This is an initiative aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour on our rail network.

Community Gardaí assisted by members from Ennis & Shannon carried out patrols at Ennis and Sixmilebridge Train Stations.

Gardaí also patrolled the incoming trains into Ennis and engaged with staff & passengers.

05/05/2026

Update @ 19:00 - Road fully reopened

⚠️ Gardaí, Fire and Ambulance at scene of traffic collision
🌍 M18 northbound between J10 (Newmarket on Fergus) and J11 (Dromoland)
ℹ️ Lane 1 (left lane) and hard shoulder closed

Please avoid the area if possible, traffic is heavy, when passing do so slowly

04/05/2026

While most of our post this weekend have been about yesterday match, our bank holiday road safety operation has been continuing.

Tonight in Ennis our Roads Policing unit got an ANPR alert for the car in front of them, as well has not having any tax, insurance or NCT, the driver failed a drugs test for co***ne.

The driver was arrested and charged and their car seized

03/05/2026

⚠️ Post match traffic ⚠️

The following roads are currently experiencing a high volume of traffic in Ennis:

🔹️Clon Road from Cusack Park to Captain Macs cross

🔹️Clon Road & Tulla Road from Cusack Park to Roslevan roundabout

Gort Road from Kelly's corner to near Dulick motors

🔹️ Newbridge Road

🔹️Lifford Road

No incidents have occurred, it is just volume post match, Gardaí are trying to relieve it where possible

03/05/2026

UPDATE:Owner Found

Dog found at the Farmers Market Killaloe. Dog currently with finder. Please contact Killaloe Garda Station for details.

03/05/2026

We are just after throwing in at the match here in Ennis, we had hoped our warning in our match information post would have been enough. But it seems not everyone got the hint....

01/05/2026

Its that time in the Munster senior hurling championship...
🟡🔵 vs 🟢⚪️

This Sunday (3rd May) Clare and Limerick face off again. Gardaí have a full traffic management plan in place for this sell out match.

Stiles open at 12 noon
Fully sold out event at almost 21,000!
Throw in at 2pm

North Terrace/Stand - Stiles 1 to 6 (opposite Tesco) & 33 – 40 (beside Garda Station)
East Terrace (Aldi) - Stile nos. 7 – 14 (opposite Tesco)
South Seated Stand/Side line - Stiles – 15 to 20(opposite Tesco) & 21 – 24 (close to Friary)
West Terrace (Cloister) - Stiles No. 25 – 32 (beside Garda Station)

🅿️
No parking available around the ground (expect with parking pass)
Parking passes for Glór and Clare FM must access via the Causeway Link Road, arrive before 1:30pm
Post match no vehicle movment will be allowed within cordon area

Any vehicles illegally parked will be ticketed and may be towed, if there is a Garda no parking cone there, its there for a reason, so don't park there

ℹ️Parking locations:
Clare County Council offices V95 DXP2 - Free - 10 min walk
Clare Mart V95 APF2 - €5 - 15 min walk
Holy Family School - V95 YR79 - €5 - 10 min walk

♿️ Disability parking, a limted number of passes available from Clare / Limerick county GAA boards

🚫 Road closures
1. Clon Road / Francis Street - No match traffic, access for residents and shoppers maintained (restrictions during post match)
2. Francis Street (from Tesco entereance) - Closed to all traffic
3. Causeway Link Road / Friars Walk - Closed to all traffic (except parking pass)
4. Causeway Link Road / Francis Street - Closed to all traffic

Any issues please speak to any Gardaí on the day or contact Ennis station on 065 684 8100

30/04/2026

📍Clare Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP) in partnership with An Garda Síochána Clare.

We hosted a Property Marking Clinic as part of the Safety for Older Road Users in Clare event, which took place at Clare Marts recently.

The clinic was very well attended with over 70 items of property marked on the day. This was also an excellent opportunity to raise awareness of the Clare LCSP and to engage directly with members of the public.

Your Local Community Safety Partnership can be contacted by email at [email protected]

We would like to give special thanks to Michael Cusack of the Clare Older Peoples Council for all his work in preparing for this event.

Clare County Council
Age Friendly Ireland

24/04/2026

📌Official Launch DERG Youth Diversion Project
🗓 23rd April 2026
📍Killaloe

Gardaí from East Clare and Tipperary North joined Foróige and Niall Collins T.D. for the official Launch of the Garda Youth Diversion Project in Killaloe sunshine yesterday.

The officially launch marks an important milestone in bringing access to more young people to the benefits of Diversion from crime and anti social behavior.

Gardaí across East Clare and North Tipperary look forward to working with staff and young people to build meaningful relationships to assist in meeting the aims of the DERG Youth Project.

22/04/2026

An Garda Síochána Clare were delighted to atttend the Liscannor Community Alert Meeting yesterday.

This was a very well attended meeting with RSA & Muintir na Tire also in attendance.

Sgt Burke provided valuable Crime Prevention advice, while property marking also took place.

Thank you to the community of Liscannor for such a warm welcome.

13/04/2026

📌📌 Road Safety & Property Marking Event - Ennis 📌📌

Clare Gardai will be participating at this event.

❗️When - 18th April 2026
❗️Time - 2pm-4pm
📍Where - Ennis Marts

Property Marking - Suitable for large items, eg. Trailers, bicycles, tools etc...
What to Bring - proof of Eircode or Driving Licence.

Clare County Council
Clare Civil Defence

31/03/2026

👮‍♂️ Ennis Tidy Town 👮‍♂️

Community Policing members were delighted to join with the team at Ennis Tidy Towns yesterday evening.

This team led by our Mayor of Ennis, Cllr. Mary Howard represent the very best of Community Spirit in Ennis.

We would encourage everyone to join the team on Monday evenings. For further information, please visit https://ennistidytowns.ie

28/03/2026

❗️Deadline Extended by Request - 3rd April 2026❗️
Clare - Garda Youth Awards.

Do you know a young person deserving recognition ?

These are the relevant categories:
⭐️ Individual Award
⭐️ Group Award (2 or more youths)
⭐️ Special Achievement Award
⭐️ Community Safety Award

Links to Nomination forms & full details can be found in the attached post.

28/03/2026

Update @ 05:10, the road has now reopened following forensic investigations.

⚠️ Road closure ⚠️
🌍 Ennis Road, Newmarket on Fergus

Due to a serious traffic incident the road into Newmarket on Fergus from the Dromoland side is closed between N18 autos and Eurospar. The road will remain closed possibly overnight.

27/03/2026

Updated at 21:55, road reopened, incident in tunnel cleared

⚠️ Road Closure ⚠️
🌍 N18 southbound from J4

Due to an incident in the Limerick tunnel the N18 dual carriageway is currently closed at J4 (before toll plazza) and traffic is being diverted onto the R445 towards Limerick city

27/03/2026

Update - Road Now Open

Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of a road traffic collision in Tulla, Co. Clare.

The R352 is closed and local diversions are in place.

Motorists are asked to take alternative routes if possible.

26/03/2026

A fantastic initiative saw Clare Sports Partnership and local nurse June Dillion team up to deliver a 4-week Teen Girls Self Defence programme with West Clare Taekwondo Club 💪

Following the final session, Sergeant Burke delivered an informative talk on personal safety and Coco’s Law.

👏 Well done to all the young people who took part and to everyone involved