The Garda Podcast

EP36: Domestic abuse: The signs and support

Detective Sergeant Laura Sweeney is attached to An Garda Síochána’s National Domestic Abuse Unit. In this episode, Laura talks about the signs of domestic abuse and the supports available. If you need help or are in immediate danger or require Gardaí, dial 999 or 112. If you think you are a victim of domestic abuse or know someone who may be, you can visit [https://www.garda.ie/en/campaigns/go-purple/go-purple-day.html]this link [https://www.garda.ie/en/campaigns/go-purple/go-purple-day.html] for more information. This episode features discussions about suicide and self-harm. If you have been affected by anything you heard, you can contact the Samaritans on 116 123 or Pieta on 1800 247 247.

Video episode: Operation Shamrock

Recently, our Emergency Response Unit (ERU) and other national units took part in Europol's 'Allies 2026', a training exercise designed to enhance cross-border cooperation and interoperability among European law enforcement authorities. The exercise simulated scenarios unfolding across 12 European countries in parallel, testing participants’ ability to effectively fight drug trafficking and hybrid threats. We played a major role in the ‘Operation Shamrock’ scenario, which involved working with European partners to track and monitor and apprehend the movements of individuals acting as International drugs smugglers.

EP35: Tackling rural crime

Superintendent Michael Corbett has been appointed as An Garda Síochána's Rural Crime Lead. In this podcast, Superintendent Corbett offers crime prevention advice to those living in rural Ireland and also talks in detail about topics such as: trespassing, illegal hunting and more.

EP34: Community Policing in Cork

Community Policing is at the heart of An Garda Síochána. All around the country, community policing units work in partnership with local residents, business owners and agencies, to prevent crime and enhance public safety. Community policing units are embedded in local communities. They are often the face of An Garda Síochána and are known on a first name basis in the localities that they work. They support local initiatives and attend local meetings, all while continuing regular Garda duties to keep people safe. The Garda Podcast spent the day with two community policing Gardaí based in the Bridewell Garda Station in Cork City.

EP33: On patrol with roads policing

Come with us on patrol with Cavan Roads Policing for this episode of the Garda Podcast. Sergeant James Gallagher and Garda Amanda Gilmartin take us on a ride along as they help to keep our roads safe.