The Troubles Come South - Murder and Mayhem
John is about to publish his latest book, The Troubles Come South, Murder and Mayhem. There are three themes. In the first instance he...
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JOHN OBRIEN
- Aug 1, 2023
- 1 min
An Garda Síochána Crisis What Crisis
Commissioner Harris Operating Model The work of the Commission on the Future of policing was followed by the August 2019 proposals from...
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JOHN OBRIEN
- Apr 3, 2023
- 2 min
Bodyke Eviction Resonates Today with Eoin O'Broin
This is the Iconic Image of the Bodyke eviction. The figures in uniform are soldiers and RIC in a different Ireland. The doctored image...
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JOHN OBRIEN
- Apr 2, 2023
- 1 min
Dog Whistle by Eoin O'Broin
Normally I steer clear of the political fray after a lifetime of being politically neutral. But I was appalled and shocked by the Eoin...
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JOHN OBRIEN
- Jan 8, 2023
- 3 min
Perhaps the Moment of Truth for the Harris Garda Policing Model
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/srmtjohnobrien_interview-john-obrien-highland-radio-1112023-activity-7019037331659624450-mZx5?utm_source=s...
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JOHN OBRIEN
- Sep 30, 2022
- 2 min
Practical Patriotism - Securing the Irish State
While much has been written on the History of An Garda Síochána and with some exceptions these have covered singular episodes or events....
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JOHN OBRIEN
- Feb 9, 2022
- 6 min
CAPTURING OUR HISTORY - THE UNTOLD STORIES - 100 YEARS of SECURING the STATE and COMMUNITY SERVICE
The Garda Síochána Retired Members Association (GSRMA) announced the virtual launch of Capturing our History – an Oral History of An...
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JOHN OBRIEN
- Sep 25, 2021
- 1 min
Scott Medal Bravery Ceremony Dublin Castle September 2021
Fifteen members of An Garda Síochána were awarded medals for their singular acts of bravery occasioned on December 16, 1983 and December...
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JOHN OBRIEN
- May 11, 2021
- 4 min
ANNIVERSARY BRITISH ADMITTED 25 HAD BEEN INTERNED BECAUSE OF BOMBINGS - WHAT DID DUBLIN DO?
The Prime Minister emphasised again that the people who had bombed Dublin were now interned, and that this was the only way which they...
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JOHN OBRIEN
- Apr 11, 2021
- 4 min
Glad to Share some Exciting Reviews of "A Question of Honour"...... And a New Book on the Way
Intend to Publish a New Book Next Year to coincide with the Centenary of An Garda Síochána. The working title is "Diluting the Blue, Fact...
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JOHN OBRIEN
- Dec 15, 2020
- 4 min
Anniversary Due in a Few Short Weeks BOMBINGS - TERRORISM - PLATITUDES - BELTURBET - DUBLIN/MONAGHAN
I watched the RTE Investigates last night. It was an excellent program in many respects. The palpable enduring grief of the families is...
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JOHN OBRIEN
- Dec 4, 2020
- 1 min
MURDER PAT FINUCANE AND CONNECTION WITH SMITHWICK TRIBUNAL = UNDERCOVER AGENTS = GULLIBILITY
DISCUSSED THIS HOT TOPIC AND OTHER ISSUES WITH JOHN GREENE ON C103.IE LAST SUNDAY NIGHT. THIS WAS THE SECOND PROGRAM DISCUSSING "A...
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JOHN OBRIEN
- Dec 2, 2020
- 1 min
If the Harris Proposals for a New Operating Model for the GS confuses you - not on your own !!!!!!
WILL CREATE: GREATER DISTANCE BETWEEN COMMUNITY AND GARDA EXECUTIVE (COMMISSIONER) WILL NOT PROVIDE EXTRA FRONT LINE GARDAÍ PER SE IS NOT...
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JOHN OBRIEN
- Nov 21, 2020
- 1 min
TWO MAJOR ONE HOUR INTERVIEWS - BOTH INTERVIEW S c103.ie with JOHN GREENE
DON'T MISS IT - CORK C103 https://soundcloud.com/contrarian-5/programme-one-john-greene-08122020-1253 https://soundcloud.com/contrarian...
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JOHN OBRIEN
- Nov 6, 2020
- 1 min
The Mick Clifford Interview Podcast
Mick Clifford takes a look in the book and highlights some interesting chapters. He is very complimentary about the Book. However, he...
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JOHN OBRIEN
- Oct 24, 2020
- 5 min
Politicians and Gardaí Confused on Covid Powers
The Covid 19 health threat is an existential one which is growing exponentially, and this is no time for wishful thinking. It is an...
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- Oct 13, 2020
- 6 min
Capturing our History - An Garda Síochána – The Challenge
We as members of the Garda Síochána (AGS) have the proud experience of serving the community since the foundation of the State. ...
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- Oct 13, 2020
- 6 min
INTELLIGENCE SERVICES 101
Have you ever wondered what happens in the World of Spooks and Intelligence gathering? This is an attempt, albeit a small attempt to...
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- Oct 13, 2020
- 8 min
Why does the Garda Síochána matter?
Who Cares? Those of us in the wider garda family care as do the vast majority of the public. We can comment on the past with credibility....
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