An Garda Síochána (Irish pronunciation: [ənˠ ˈɡaːɾˠd̪ˠə ˈʃiːxaːn̪ˠə] ; meaning "the Guardian(s) of the Peace"), more commonly referred to as the Gardaí (pronounced [ˈɡaːɾˠd̪ˠiː]) or "the Guards", is the national police and security service of the Republic of Ireland. The service is headed by the Garda Commissioner, who is appointed by the Irish Government.
An Garda Síochána (Irish pronunciation: [ənˠ ˈɡaːɾˠd̪ˠə ˈʃiːxaːn̪ˠə] ; meaning "the Guardian(s) of the Peace"), more commonly referred to as the Gardaí (pronounced [ˈɡaːɾˠd̪ˠiː]) or "the Guards", is the national police and security service of the Republic of Ireland. The service is headed by the Garda Commissioner, who is appointed by the Irish Government.
Source: Wikipedia "Garda Síochána" · CC BY-SA 4.0
Share this article: X · Bluesky