Derek Smart

A heated exchange broke out among councillors at the February meeting of the Adare-Rathkeale Municipal District amid speculation that Adare garda station could be closed

Text messages address rumours that garda station in Limerick village is facing c...

Chief Supt Smart told Limerick District Court he refused the application on the basis that the applicant had incorrectly stated that he had no previous convictions

'No way of sugar coating it': Limerick man fails in court bid to secure taxi lic...

Superintendent Derek Smart, who is currently attached to Henry Street garda station

Leading garda fears children's lives at risk as a result of 'targeted attacks' i...

First conviction obtained in Limerick from garda bodycams

Chief Superintendent Derek Smart

'Significant' seizure of €429k of drugs and €250k in cash in Limerick

Gardai issue advice ahead of St Patrick's weekend in Limerick

Ready to rock: Chief Superintendent Derek Smart, Sergeant Karen Doherty, Lucy Pratt and John Talbot, garda staff, Sergeant Gavin McDonnell, and Superintendent Andrew Lacey

'On the beat' at charity gig organised by Limerick gardai

Superintendent Kieran Ruane has transferred from Limerick to the Cahir garda district. He has been replaced by Superintendent Joanne O'Brien | FILE PHOTO/Adrian Butler

New superintendent appointed to Limerick garda division

Superintendent Kieran Ruane has transferred from Limerick to the Cahir garda district. He has been replaced by Superintendent Joanne O'Brien | FILE PHOTO/Adrian Butler

New superintendent appointed to Limerick garda division

In Pictures: Wreath laying ceremony for Limerick garda on anniversary of death

In Pictures: Wreath laying ceremony for Limerick garda on anniversary of death

Views sought on policing plan for Limerick for coming year

Views sought on policing plan for Limerick for coming year

Chief Superintendent Derek Smart met with local councillors in Newcastle West last Friday | FILE PHOTO

Zero tolerance after night of terror - emergency meeting following Halloween cha...

Chief Superintendent Derek Smart met with local councillors in Newcastle West last Friday | FILE PHOTO

Zero tolerance after night of terror - emergency meeting following Halloween cha...

Tony Hayes of Hayes Newsagents on The Square, in Newcastle West

Newcastle West community react to Halloween chaos in the town

Chief Superintendent Derek Smart was in Newcastle West

Chief Superintendent visits Limerick town to discuss Halloween violence Cian Ó Broin

Chief Superintendent Derek Smart was in Newcastle West

Chief Superintendent visits Limerick town to discuss Halloween violence

Property crimes increase by a third in county Tipperary since beginning of the y...

Property crimes increase by a third in county Tipperary since beginning of the y...

Tony Hayes of Hayes Newsagents on The Square, in Newcastle West

Newcastle West community react to Halloween chaos in the town

Students at MIC Thurles walk out of class

Living and Learning: Thurles students walk out of class as part of national camp...

Students at MIC Thurles walk out of class

Living and Learning: Thurles students walk out of class as part of national camp...

Chief Superintendent Derek Smart

LATEST: Tipperary Chief Superintendent Derek Smart to return to Limerick

Chief Superintendent Derek Smart

LATEST: Tipperary Chief Superintendent Derek Smart to return to Limerick

Henry Street garda station

Major shake up of garda management in Limerick announced

Henry Street garda station

Major shake up of garda management in Limerick announced

More people are no longer trying to cope on their own with domestic abuse issues, says Garda Chief Superintendent Derek Smart

Tipperary gardaí adopt "zero tolerance" approach to domestic abuse and violence
Eleven per cent increase in domestic abuse cases in the county
Eamonn Wynne

More people are no longer trying to cope on their own with domestic abuse issues, says Garda Chief Superintendent Derek Smart

Tipperary gardaí adopt "zero tolerance" approach to domestic abuse and violence

Minister Helen McEntee visited Clonmel Garda Station and said she was commited to providing funding for a new station in the town

Minister for Justice outlines her commitment to new garda station for Clonmel

Minister Helen McEntee visited Clonmel Garda Station and said she was commited to providing funding for a new station in the town

Minister for Justice outlines her commitment to new garda station for Clonmel

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Garda chief urged by councillor to put more officers patrolling the streets of T...

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Garda chief urged by councillor to put more officers patrolling the streets of T...

The average speed cameras have been installed on the M7 between Limerick and Nenagh | PICTURE: Adrian Butler

Gardai issue update on roll out of average speed cameras on Limerick motorway

Drug dealers are using ten-year-olds to sell drugs for them on the streets of ...

Disquiet over delays with CCTV projects in Tipperary

Chief Superintendent Derek Smart

Eight new garda recruits for Tipperary in January

Warning issued to Tipperary people not to divulge personal banking information t...

Garda chief asks domestic abuse victims in Tipperary to reach out for support

Alex Butler receives his award from Chief Supt. Derek Smart

Thurles Gardai honour Little Blue Heroes

Judge Terence Finn bids farewell to Clonmel

Robberies, burglaries and thefts plummet by 30% in county Tipperary

Back: Garda Jenny Gough and Sgt Ray Moloney, Front: Inspector Mark Allen, David Lennane, Zest Pharmacy, Dermot O’Brien, O’Brien’s Pharmacy, Seamus Kennedy Friary Street Pharmacy and CS Derek Smart

Tipperary's 'Go Purple' pharmacies scheme is for male domestic abuse victims as ...

Garda David Stapleton is based in Castleconnell

Noah, 4, inspires Limerick garda to run a marathon for Little Blue Heroes

Sergeant Niall O’Halloran – newly promoted to Cahir, Sergeant Niall O’Halloran with his wife Sandra and son Richard

Garda promotions and transfers in Tipperary - Two local Gardaí promoted to serge...

The refreshment trolley arrives during the concert at the Convent of Mercy in Tipp town

'Community Engagement' gardaí in Tipperary Town bring great joy to care home res...

The drugs seized at Ballinure are valued at €550,000

War on drugs! Garda battle against drugs yields spectacular results in Tipperary

Cllr Shane Lee and Garda Commissioner Drew Harris

‘Nine’ gardaí serve 6,000 people in Roscrea - Lee

Independent and scrupulously fair Judge Teehan retires

Supt Derek Smart is on the move from Limerick

Smart move as Limerick superintendent lands job in Tipperary division

Garda Elaine Cusack, Garda Shane Thorton and Sgt Shane Davern with Noah Quish after he was presented with his Garda uniform PICTURE: Brendan Gleeson

Limerick’s littlest garda gets his brand new uniform

Noah with his sister Leah, dad John Joe and garda dog handler Martin Hennessy Picture: Michael Cowhey

Funding drive to help Limerick’s littlest garda

Noah with sister Leah, mother Una and dad John Joe and Garda Brian O'Dwyer, Garda Shane Davern, Chief Supt Gerard Roche, Garda Martin Hennessy, and Garda Elaine Cusack

Gardai make young Limerick boy's dream come true

Noah and the Gardai of Henry Street. Picture: Michael Cowhey

WATCH: Brave Noah, aged 2, goes on Paw Patrol with Limerick gardai

Gardai at Mayorstone are investigating the incident

Limerick gardai issue appeal after teen sustains serious facial injuries in assa...

Superintendent Derek Smart, who is currently attached to Henry Street garda station

Promotion on horizon for one of Limerick’s most senior garda officers

Superintendent Derek Smart said the applicant was not a suitable person to hold a fireams licence

Limerick hunter loses appeal over unlicenced firearms seized by gardai

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