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Irish Independent
4 days ago
- Politics
- Irish Independent
Cork garda station re-opens after year-long refurbishment project
Corkman Coachford Garda Station officially reopened on Friday, June 13 following a 12-month refurbishment project. The garda station was officially re-opened by Assistant Commissioner Eileen Foster. At the official re-opening, Ms Foster welcomed Kevin 'Boxer' Moran who is the Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure. Local Cork TDs John Paul O'Shea (Fine Gael) and Aindrias Moynihan (Fianna Fáil) were also in attendance along with other elected representatives. Chief Superintendents Vincent O'Sullivan and Johanna O'Leary were also present on the day along with members from the local community of Coachford. The public office will be open to members of the community between 10am and 1pm daily with two gardaí and a sergeant returning to the station. Coachford Garda Station is now wheelchair accessible and a loop system has been installed to assist people with hearing impairments. The building has also been brought up to an A rated energy-efficiency standard. Deputy John Paul O'Shea said he was 'delighted' to attend the official opening of the refurbished garda station. 'Many thanks to Minister 'Boxer' Moran for attending and for all the gardai for their work in Coachford. I was delighted to attend the opening of the refurbished garda station in Coachford.' The modernisation of Coachford Garda Station falls in line with the Modernization and Renewal Programme launched by An Garda Síochána to ensure that the organization can meet present and future policing and security challenges. It also provides effective supports for gardaí to enable them to work effectively in delivering the national policing and security service. The station can be reached on 021-7334002. In an emergency, always dial 999 or 112.
Irish Independent
6 days ago
- Politics
- Irish Independent
Cork Garda Station re-opens after refurbishment project
The garda station was officially re-opened by Assistant Commissioner Eileen Foster. At the official re-opening, Ms Foster welcomed Kevin 'Boxer' Moran who is the Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure. Local Cork TDs John Paul O'Shea (Fine Gael) and Aindrias Moynihan (Fianna Fáil) were also in attendance along with other elected representatives. Chief Superintendents Vincent O'Sullivan and Johanna O'Leary were also present on the day along with members from the local community of Coachford. The public office will be open to members of the community between 10am and 1pm daily with two gardaí and a sergeant returning to the station. Coachford Garda Station is now wheelchair accessible and a loop system has been installed to assist people with hearing impairments. The building has also been brought up to an A rated energy-efficiency standard. Deputy John Paul O'Shea said he was 'delighted' to attend the official opening of the refurbished garda station. 'Many thanks to Minister 'Boxer' Moran for attending and for all the gardai for their work in Coachford. I was delighted to attend the opening of the refurbished garda station in Coachford.' The modernisation of Coachford Garda Station falls in line with the Modernization and Renewal Programme launched by An Garda Síochána to ensure that the organization can meet present and future policing and security challenges. It also provides effective supports for gardaí to enable them to work effectively in delivering the national policing and security service. The station can be reached on 021-7334002. In an emergency, always dial 999 or 112.
Irish Examiner
13-06-2025
- General
- Irish Examiner
Coachford garda station reopens after 12-month refurbishment
The Coachford garda station in Cork has officially reopened following a 12-month refurbishment project. According to a garda spokesperson, from today the public office "will be open to members of the community between 10am and 1pm daily with two Gardaí and a Sergeant returning to the station". The refurbishment includes new wheelchair accessibility and a loop system to assist people with hearing impairments. The building has also been brought up to an A-rated energy-efficiency standard. The modernisation of the station "falls in line with the Modernization and Renewal Programme" launched by gardaí to "ensure the organisation can meet policing and security challenges", the spokesperson continued.
