Sirens, sunshine and high-vis vests at garda station open day
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Gda Neil Donellan and Gda Fiona Walsh, Community Policing, Superintendent Bláithín Moran, and Sgt Brian Stones, Crime Prevention Officer.Image 2 of 10
Superintendent Bláithín Moran chatting to David and Mia Nolan.Image 3 of 10
Andrea Fagan, Rian Daly, Garda Steven Jordan and Josh Kavanagh.Image 4 of 10
Trainee Garda Laura Varley, Ellie Mae Varley , Enda Varley, Reserve Garda Lorenzo DalyImage 5 of 10
Reserve Garda Lorenzo Daly was among those on duty at the open day.Image 6 of 10
Eddie Tyrrell, Oisin Tyrrell, Pete Tyrrell from Killucan on the garda motorcycle during the open day at Mullingar Garda Station.Image 7 of 10
Laura, John, Shannon McCormack enjoying stamping their fingerprints during the garda open dayImage 8 of 10
Ryan and Paul Crowley enjoying the fun activities on the dayImage 9 of 10
Ciara Lowry from the Mounted Unit with Bradán.Image 10 of 10
Esca, Maya ,Jordana, Nessa McGrath, Cody Baukus enjoying the day at the Garda open daySirens, smiles, sunshine and high-vis vests were the order of the day as Mullingar Garda Station threw open its doors to the public for a lively and family-friendly annual Open Day on Saturday, July 12.
Locals of all ages turned up to get a behind-the-scenes look at the workings of the Gardaí, and the atmosphere was buzzing from start to finish.
The event, which ran from 11am to 3pm, with a dedicated sensory-friendly hour from 11am to 12 noon, gave visitors a chance to meet the team, explore equipment, and even sit behind the wheel of a Garda patrol car—blue lights and all.
The younger visitors got the opportunity to try on Garda hats, chat with officers, and have their fingerprints taken.
The event showcased local and national Garda units, including the Air Support Unit, Mounted Unit, Roads Policing, Public Order Unit, and Scenes of Crime.
Community Gardaí were on hand to chat about crime prevention, road safety, and the importance of community involvement in keeping Mullingar safe. There was also a display from the Armed Response Unit and a peek inside the custody suite—minus any real suspects.
Visitors had a chance to tour the station, enjoy free face painting for children, and avail of complimentary refreshments throughout the day.