Concern is being expressed that the lack of garda presence may impact the running of a number of events planned to mark the 2026 St Patrick's Day celebrations.

The Garda Representative Association Members. Recently voted to withdraw voluntary overtime for three days around the St. Patrick's Day period.

The move is as a result of promised pay agreements and entitlements that as of yet have failed to materialise.

Sligo Drumcliff Councillor Thomas Walsh is involved in the running of a number of festivals in the North West region.

He says the lack of adequate of garda numbers could disrupt several events from the running of St Patrick's Day events to Ireland's Presidency of the EU:

Concern is being expressed that the lack of garda presence may impact the running of a number of events planned to mark the 2026 St Patrick's Day celebrations.
The Garda Representative Association Members. Recently voted to withdraw voluntary overtime for three days around the St. Patrick's Day period.
The move is as a result of promised pay agreements and entitlements that as of yet have failed to materialise.
Sligo Drumcliff Councillor Thomas Walsh is involved in the running of a number of festivals in the North West region.
He says the lack of adequate of garda numbers could disrupt several events from the running of St Patrick's Day events to Ireland's Presidency of the EU:

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Broadcasting to Sligo, North Leitrim and South Donegal.
North West Business Park, Collooney, Ireland
102.5-105FM

Text/WhatsApp us on 00353 83 3500 530 
Telephone 00353 818 365 500 / 00353 71 91 18100 (9am to 6pm Mon to Fri)

Ocean FM is a multi award winning local radio station that broadcasts to the Northwest of Ireland. The station covers the area of South County Donegal, North County Leitrim and County Sligo.

The current CEO of the station is Niall Delaney and the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI) lists their target audience as 'being all age, socio-economic and ethnic groups across the community'. The station currently employs 22 full-time and 30 part-time staff.