A coffee morning was recently held on Thursday, 17th September, 2026 to mark the occasion of the retirement of Superintendent Sean O’Reardon, Garda National Roads Policing Bureau. The association would like to congratulate Sean on his retirement from An Garda Síochána and wish him and his family all the very best for the future. Our association Treasurer, D/Superintendent Michael Flynn made a presentation to Sean on the morning to mark the occasion.
A coffee morning was held on Friday, 21st August, 2026 to mark the retirement of Detective Superintendent Michael Leacy, Crime Functional Area, Waterford/Kilkenny. Michael was a member of the National Executive Committee for the past year and his experience and contribution was very much valued during that time. The large turn out at his coffee morning was a testament to the service that Michael gave to the organisation and the communities he served during his career. We would like to wish Michael and his family all the very best on his retirement. NEC member, Superintendent Frank Ferry made a presentation to Michael that morning to mark the occasion.
A retirement function was recently held on Thursday, 28th May, 2026 to mark the occasion of the retirement of Detective Superintendent Colm O’Malley, Crime Functional Area, DMR South. Colm served on the DMR branch for many years and was treasurer in recent years. We would like to thank Colm for his support and contribution during that time and wish him and his family all the very best on his retirement. Our Association President, D/Superintendent Colm Murphy made a presentation to Colm on the evening to mark the occasion.
The retirement of Superintendent Della Murray recently took place and to mark the occasion, a presentation was made on behalf of our association by NEC Representative, Superintendent Martina Noonan. The role that Superintendent Murray played in Employee Assistance was invaluable to the organisation. The empathy and understanding that she brought to her role made a huge difference to the members involved as well as to the organisation as a whole. We would like to thank Della for her service and contribution throughout her career and we would like to wish her and her family all the very best into the future.
Commissioner Justin Kelly attended the National Executive Committee monthly meeting for May 2026 at the Knightsbrook Hotel, Trim, Co Meath on Wednesday 13th May 2026. A full discussion was held on the many and varied issues concerning the Association.
