International Police Association (IPA) Ireland

10/01/2026

A great free seminar in cryptocurrency and blockchain for law enforcement

we are pleased to invite you to a live online webinar: Cryptocurrency & Blockchain for Law EnforcementUnderstanding the tools criminals use — and how investigators can fight back 🗓 Date: 21 January 2026🕖 Time: 19:00–20:00 CET💻 Format: Live online

20/12/2025

Annual Laura Fund Raffle - Draw takes place on Christmas Eve

iDonate.ie - laura raffle 2025 for IPA Laura Fund - iDonate Ireland online raffles for causes

25/11/2025

Today marks the first of 16 days of activism against gender based violence - we at the international police association are proud to stand with so many to end violence against women

14/11/2025

As a result of the weather warning issued by Met Éireann,the Leaders of the hike on Sat 15 th Nov.have decided to cancel hike . This is for the safety of those travelling and taking part in the hike . Regards Mick and Valerie.

09/11/2025

Celebrating 75 years of IPA.
1979 the IPA first introduced a Commission for UN Affairs.
Membership that year was 147,206
1982 saw the election of the first female IPA member to the PEB, the former name of the International Executive Board, Phyllis Nolan of IPA Section Ireland.
Membership in 1982 grew to 167,173

24/10/2025

Region 9 Kildare had a very successful Pistol Club event yesterday at Harbour House Sports Club, well done to Shane & Ronan for organising and to all who attended, Servo Per Amikeco 🇮🇪🌍

07/10/2025

IPA Ireland’s 70th Friendship Week Anniversary Gala🤩📸

A brilliant night full of glitz, glamour and a reminder of what the IPA is, an association founded on connecting with your fellow colleagues, both nationally and internationally🌍

The night began with a wine reception, before going on to speeches and presentations led by Carlo Griffin IPA Ireland President and Donie Sweeney NEC member, a delicious meal and then celebrations into early hours🥳

A great night was had all round!

07/10/2025

Thursday, the final day of IPA Ireland’s 70th Anniversary Friendship Week started with a trip to the coastal suburb of Dun Laoghaire, where our brilliant IPA members gave tours around historic sites such as the national maritime museum, the Oratory of the Sacred Heart and Dalkey Castle 🏰

Of course our visit wasn’t complete until we boarded the Irish Navy’s inshore Patrol Vessel LÉ Aoibhinn where we spoke to the officers about their role in keeping our country’s waters safe🌊

We then visited the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown county hall for lunch and some Friendship Week Speeches by Jim Gildea, Andrée Dargan, JP Durcan, Brian Halligan, Carlo Griffin and IPA president Martin Hoffmann

A brilliant afternoon was had by all before our Gala that evening

05/10/2025

Z Prezydentem International Police Association IAC Martin Hoffmann + Carlo Griffin Prezydent IPA 🇮🇪

05/10/2025

After our Meath excursion, Wednesday evening consisted of a delicious meal in before arriving to Garda HQ, where Brian O’Dea, Chairman of Region 1 gave us a tour and spoke about the Monuments👏🏻

However, the trip wasn’t complete without a visit to The Wet Canteen for a few drinks and a bit of craic😝 (swipe for proof👉🏻)

05/10/2025

Selfies and Snaps from our day trip on Wednesday📸 Ireland’s Ancient East🌍

05/10/2025

President of IPA Ireland Carlo Griffin presenting Minister of State Neale Richmond with a crystal clock outside Leinster House on Tuesday, it was an honour to be invited and a brilliant opportunity for all of our guests to see our Irish Parliament 🇮🇪

Also pictured: JP Durcan of Fine Gael and James Codd, NEC member IPA Ireland