Big day out - Galway students attend garda open day and Criminal Courts of Justice during Dublin visit
By David Hurley
Published 31st Mar 2026, 11:59 BST
Several students from County Galway travelled to Dublin recently, as part of an initiative led by local gardai
Members of the Clifden Community Policing Unit recently brought several students from Clifden, Carna and Corr na Móna schools to an open day in Westmanstown, on the outskirts of Dublin city.
A number of national units were on display during the event, including the Garda Water Unit, the Dog Unit, the Air Support Unit, the Armed Support Unit and the Mounted Unit.
During the event, the students got to see each of the units in action and they were also given the opportunity to ask any questions.
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Following their attendance at the open day, the students continued onto Dublin city centre and the Criminal Courts of Justice where they received a tour of some of the courtrooms and facilties.