Search Results for 'Murder of Henry Byrne and John Morley'

The Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) was founded in 1822. For organisational purposes, Galway was divided into two districts, East and West, commanded by two inspectors who reported to the RIC Commissioner in Dublin Castle. From its foundation, the force faced particular challenges in Galway due to the persistence of land hunger among the poor, who organised themselves into secret societies and resorted to cattle driving and violent disputes over land. As a result, County Galway had the highest concentration of police in the entire country.

Gardaí in Castlebar have arrested and charged a man in his mid 20s in connection with the burglary of two churches in Mayo.

Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic collision at Quay Road, Newport.

The two men arrested in relation to the death of a man in Swinford,  on Saturday, August 12 on Wednesday evening have been released without charge. The investigation is ongoing, according to Gardai. 

Galway gardaí are seeking the assistance of the public in tracing a car and its driver, following a serious incident in the early hours of Tuesday morning.