NEW SENIOR GARDA APPOINTED TO FIGHT CRIME IN WEST

Date Published: 02-Oct-2009

The former Chief of the Criminal Assets Bureau is the new senior Garda officer for the West. The Irish Times is reporting Cork-born John O'Mahoney has been promoted to the rank of assistant commissioner in charge of the Garda's Western region, based in Galway. Assistant Commissioner John O'Mahoney has been appointed by Garda Commissioner Fachtna Murphy after a reshuffle in senior Garda ranks. His transfer to Galway will give the Milford native control of crime-fighting in Galway, Mayo, Clare, Roscommon and Longford.