IPA Kildare

IPA Kildare Region 9, Curragh Plains, Kildare, Ireland of the International Police Association.

Last Friday, Gerard O'Sullivan and Ferdia O’Connor had the pleasure of presenting Student Garda Miah Ryan with a Region ...
06/04/2026

Last Friday, Gerard O'Sullivan and Ferdia O’Connor had the pleasure of presenting Student Garda Miah Ryan with a Region 9 IPA patch to mark the successful completion of her training period at Naas Garda Station.
This milestone recognises Miah’s dedication, commitment, and the hard work she has shown throughout her training. We wish her every success as she continues her career.
If you are interested in joining the International Police Association (IPA) Ireland, there are a wide range of opportunities available, including travel, social events, training programmes, accommodation, and much more. To learn more, please contact your local IPA Region.

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05/04/2026
Last week one of our IPA Kildare, members Shane Smyth was visiting the beautiful city of Saville in Spain. While there l...
01/04/2026

Last week one of our IPA Kildare, members Shane Smyth was visiting the beautiful city of Saville in Spain. While there local Police spotted the Irish IPA pin and started up a chat. After swapping patches, Shane and his wife were given a private tour behind the scenes of Seville City Hall and views of the city. Thank you Ipa SpainSection

"Servo per Amikeco"
"Service Through Friendship"

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IPA Ireland Young Police Officers

31/03/2026

On behalf of the Socio-Cultural Commission, we wish to announce the 6th International Children’s drawing competition.
All children or grandchildren of our members, aged 6-12 years (born 1-1-2014 to 31-12-2020) are eligible to participate, provided that one of the two parents or grandparents, or guardians consents to both participating in the competition, as well as exhibiting projects and granting rights to the IEB for use in the construction of calendars, etc.

Following the great interest shown in recent years by schools and institutions for children, we are pleased to announce that their artworks will also be accepted and will form a separate special category within the competition.

Children and grandchildren of IEB members and SCC’s Arts and Culture Project members are excluded from the competition.

Each child involved must paint on A4 size paper. The following can be used: pencil, water colours, tempera, oil pastel, dry pastel and inks.

Projects must be accompanied by a completed entry form including the full name of the contestant (name, surname), age, parent’s email, and a contact phone number.
Upon submission of the project, the parents shall automatically accept all the above conditions set by the Commission.

The closing date for entries is Saturday 16th August 2026.
Entries should be submitted within the time limits of the competition.
All drawings should be scanned and sent to the following e-mail address:
[email protected]
Each contestant will be entitled to only two (2) entries and the same person cannot be a winner more than once.
The topics of the competition are: Police cars, Animals, Environment
The competition will feature three winners from each category and one overall winner.
The prizes will be:
• For the overall winner: a gift worth 100 euros
• For the first winner of each category: a gift worth 50 euros
• For the second and third winners of each category: a gift worth 50 euros
• For the winner of the special category (schools, etc): a gift worth 100 euros
All children will receive a Certificate of Participation via email.
Drawings will be exhibited on a board during the 69th IPA World Congress in Sri Lanka.
A committee of educators and professional painters will choose the best paintings.
The results of the competition will be announced on the last working day of the Congress.
Please find the rules, as well as an entry form attached and send it together with your Drawings scanned, to the following email address: [email protected]

At our last Region 9 committee meeting,  WIlliam Blayney stepped down as Chairman and John Jacob stepped down as Secreta...
30/03/2026

At our last Region 9 committee meeting, WIlliam Blayney stepped down as Chairman and John Jacob stepped down as Secretary. We wish to thank them for their outstanding work and years of dedication to Region 9 Kildare and International Police Association (IPA) Ireland. Shane Smyth of Naas Station will take over as Acting Chairman. Seán Ó Grianáin of Leixlip Station will take over as Acting Secretary. We wish them our full support and wish them all the best in their roles.
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26/03/2026

FINAL CALL- THERE IS STILL TIME TO NOMINATE

Kildare Garda Youth Awards 2026.

The Kildare Garda Division is delighted to announce the launch of the eighth annual Kildare Garda Youth Awards.

These awards celebrate outstanding young people aged 13–21 years across County Kildare. Gardaí recognise the incredible work being carried out by young people in communities throughout the county — work that truly deserves recognition.

🏆 Award Categories Include:
▪️ Six Individual Award Winners (three from North Kildare and three from South Kildare)
▪️ One Special Achievement Award – for a young person who has defied the odds or overcome difficult circumstances
▪️ One Overall Kildare Garda Youth Awards 2026 Winner
▪️ One Voluntary Group Achievement Award – for two or more young people whose combined efforts have positively impacted their community
▪️ One Community Safety Award – recognising an individual or group who has made their community a safer place to live.

📣 This is the final call for nominations!

Entry forms can be accessed via the link:
https://forms.gle/D7JtJVNbMht4k8WC9
or by scanning the QR code below.

Let’s celebrate the young people who make our communities better, stronger and safer 💙

22/03/2026

With deep sadness Kent Police announce the death of PC Bradley Corke, 27, who died yesterday having been critically injured in the line of duty on Thursday 19 March 2026.

He and a colleague, who remains critically ill in hospital, were responding to an immediate call when their vehicle was in a collision. A member of the public who was in a second vehicle continues to be treated for serious injuries.

Bradley selflessly gave up his life while trying to save the lives of others who were in danger. His bravery, dedication, and passion for helping others will not be forgotten.

PC Corke served with the force since May 2022. He was based in Tonbridge and spent his police service in the towns of West Kent. The force is supporting his family and colleagues, who are devastated.

We are continuing to appeal for anyone with information about the collision to come forward.

The incident, involving a marked Ford Focus police car and a VW Scirocco, happened on the westbound A20 London Road at the junction with Button Street, Farningham at approximately 7.45pm.

Witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage should contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01622 798538, quoting EW/AL/025/26.

Alternatively email [email protected] quoting. Dashcam footage can be uploaded here: https://kep.uk.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/025

16/03/2026

To all the mothers and mothers in An Garda Síochána Kildare —
On this Mother’s Day, may your day be filled with love, joy, and the appreciation you truly deserve. Thank you for everything you are and everything you do, both in your families and in your service to the community.
Wishing you a very Happy Mother’s Day! 🌸💙

A wonderful initiative 💙🖤💙
05/03/2026

A wonderful initiative 💙🖤💙

Spotted in the wild, one of our new IPA Kildare Patches been worn proudly by an IPA member.
05/03/2026

Spotted in the wild, one of our new IPA Kildare Patches been worn proudly by an IPA member.

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