Noel Conroy
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Noel Conroy was Garda Commissioner from July 2003 until he retired in November 2007.He was born in born in Aughleam, Erris
, County Mayo
. He attended Aughleam N.S. and St. Nathy’s College, Ballaghaderreen
. He joined the Garda Síochána
in 1963 and has had a distinguished career, serving at senior level in demanding sectors in the Gardaí.
He was awarded a Silver Scott Medal
in 1981. Most of his career was in the detective branch and he was part of T squad in the 1980’s in Dublin when organised crime gangs of the day were targeted.
He is a graduate of the FBI Academy
as well as FBI National Executive Institute. As Commissioner he was deeply involved with the Peace Process.
Erris
Erris is a barony in northwestern County Mayo in Ireland consisting of over , much of which is mountainous blanket bog. It has extensive sea coasts along its west and north boundaries. The main towns are Belmullet and Bangor Erris. The name Erris derives from the Irish 'Iar Ros' meaning 'western...
, County Mayo
County Mayo
County Mayo is a county in Ireland. It is located in the West Region and is also part of the province of Connacht. It is named after the village of Mayo, which is now generally known as Mayo Abbey. Mayo County Council is the local authority for the county. The population of the county is 130,552...
. He attended Aughleam N.S. and St. Nathy’s College, Ballaghaderreen
Ballaghaderreen
Ballaghaderreen is a town in County Roscommon. It is located on the N5 National primary road. The town has become a bottleneck on the N5 route in recent years and the opening of the Charlestown bypass down the road has exacerbated the problem...
. He joined the Garda Síochána
Garda Síochána
, more commonly referred to as the Gardaí , is the police force of Ireland. The service is headed by the Commissioner who is appointed by the Irish Government. Its headquarters are located in the Phoenix Park in Dublin.- Terminology :...
in 1963 and has had a distinguished career, serving at senior level in demanding sectors in the Gardaí.
He was awarded a Silver Scott Medal
Scott Medal
The Walter Scott Medal is a medal awarded annually for bravery to Garda Síochána police officers and firemen. It is not a state award, being at the gift of the commissioner, but the medals are awarded by the Minister for Justice. FDNY recipients are also awarded $500, donated by the Fire Foundation...
in 1981. Most of his career was in the detective branch and he was part of T squad in the 1980’s in Dublin when organised crime gangs of the day were targeted.
He is a graduate of the FBI Academy
FBI Academy
The FBI Academy, located in Quantico, Virginia, is the training site for new Special Agents of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation. It was first opened for use in 1972 on 385 acres of woodland. It is a relatively small government academy, housing three dormitory buildings and...
as well as FBI National Executive Institute. As Commissioner he was deeply involved with the Peace Process.