New Garda uniform

The new uniform consists of: Two tone Soft Shell Jacket; Two Tone Waterproof Jacket; Garda Blue Polo Shirt; Operational Trousers; Practical Base layers.

"We are all working to ensure that Ireland’s national police and security service remains best placed to meet the needs of an evolving society, and embracing this re-designed, modern uniform is a visual representation of a new era in policing," said Garda Commissioner Harris in a foreword to members. This is the first time that elements of the uniform, other than the uniform cap, will feature the Garda Crest. Marking the centenary year of the founding of An Garda Síochána, this is only the third time that a formal change in the uniform has occurred.

The contract to manufacture and supply the new uniforms was awarded to Co Monaghan-based James Boylan Safety Ltd. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris will officially ...

“A key finding of the internal Garda Cultural Audit 2018 was a desire from front-line gardaí for a new, practical operational uniform. “The current uniform cap remains in operation as a unique and distinctive element of the Garda uniform.” Gardai said in a statement: “The new uniform is contemporary and incorporates elements such as durability, protection and functionality.

The new outfits mark only the third time a formal change of uniform has taken place during the 100 years of the Force. Sergeant Liam Geraghty of the Garda Press ...

Gardaí across Kildare are to begin wearing their new uniform from today. All officers of the ranks of garda, sergeant and inspector will be kitted out in...

Home Home Home

A key finding of the internal Garda Cultural Audit 2018 was a desire from front-line Gardaí for a new, practical operational uniform. Over 6,500 members of An ...

Over 6,500 members of An Garda Síochána contributed to the findings of the Cultural Audit,” the garda spokesperson said. A key finding of the internal Garda Cultural Audit 2018 was a desire from front-line gardaí for a new, practical operational uniform. The contract was designed to ensure that the supply chain demonstrated high levels of sustainability where possible.

Gardaí will no longer wear shirts and ties, except on formal occasions, but will continue to wear the distinctive Garda peaked cap. The new uniforms were ...

Please review their details and accept them to load the content. Speaking at the uniform launch, Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said Garda numbers and resources may have to be reviewed given the increasing demands on the force. The new hi-vis yellow and dark blue jacket replaces the outgoing current fleece, with a blue polo shirt to replacing the shirt and tie.

The hat will remain the same, but changes will include a blue polo-shirt and cargo-style "operational" trousers. Garda Lee Higgins from Store Street Garda ...

This is the first time that the operational uniform, other than the uniform cap, will feature the Garda crest on the operational uniform, and "demonstrates the respect held by An Garda Síochána for this unique symbol as we enter the second century of policing in Ireland", said An Garda Síochána It’s just designed very well and very comfy to wear.” This is only the third time in a century that a formal upgrade of the Garda uniform has taken place.

Fashion editor Deirdre McQuillan assesses the newly designed uniforms for An Garda Síochána.

JBS managing director, Declan O’Donnell, says: “Gardai wanted a modern uniform that was functional and durable [and] which could be worn in layers that suited the Irish climate.” The design of the new uniform “evolved over a period of the years”, he says. Blue is workmanlike and widely used for uniforms and less severe than black while yellow, the colour most visible from the furthest distance, is a familiar and functional safety shade. Uniforms are about authority and the official Garda crest, now emblazoned on the uniform, and epaulettes on the attire reinforce that visually.