THE 30TH An Garda Síochána Coiste Siamsa Awards took place in Limerick last month celebrating past and present members of the force for their contribution to the sporting world.
The awards are held each year to recognise the achievements of members of the force who partake in sports at the highest levels across numerous disciplines all while being full-time members of An Garda Síochána, combining and balancing the demands of both.
Involvement in sports at all levels (part-time, amateur, recreational and at the highest national and international levels) and involvement in sports administration in sports club across the country is an integral part of An Garda Síochána Community Policing ethos, being involved and active in our communities, a spokesperson for the force said.
The 2026 awards were hosted by Limerick Garda Division on February 20. Charity partners for the event were Children’s Grief Centre and Limerick Mental Health Association.
Speaking at the awards ceremony, Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly, also president of Coiste Siamsa, said that “these awards provide an important opportunity to recognise and celebrate the outstanding sporting achievements of members of An Garda Síochána, as well as the positive role that sport continues to play within our organisation and across the communities we serve”.
Among those celebrated on the night included nine current and retired members of An Garda Síochána in sports ranging from as far and wide as taekwondo, rowing, and golf as well as a team award for the Garda College Hurling Team.