It can be hard to lift the spirits up these days but one group that’s working hard to keep the cogs turning is An Garda Síochana. All across the country, local community Gardaí are doing their bit to keep in touch with everyone on the ground while encouraging social distancing to ensure that we’re on the right track forward.
Here are just eleven of some of the uplifting gestures that An Garda Síochana have done during these difficult times.
Gathering supplies for those who are cocooning
Garda Gavin Cullen from Mountjoy out doing a spot of shopping for residents who are ‘Cocooning’ during #Covid19. Remember we are #HereToHelp. #SocialDistancing#StayAtHomeAndStaySafe. pic.twitter.com/k3KztPuNrF
— Garda Info (@gardainfo) April 13, 2020
Gda John Kane delivering essentials to the elderly community in Lucan Co Dublin who are ‘Cocooning’
— Garda Info (@gardainfo) April 11, 2020
Remember if you need help please contact your local Garda Station we are #HereToHelp.#StayAtHomeAndStaySafe#SocialDistancing pic.twitter.com/Qk2M6QljGq
Making sure people are warm
After helping an elderly man move house today, Roscrea Gardai made sure to get it warm and cosy to help him settle into his new home. #ImTheFireStarter #HereToHelp #StayAtHome pic.twitter.com/8qR1ZAMp7O
— Garda Info (@gardainfo) April 12, 2020
Garda Paudie Maher of Mayorstone #CommunityPolicing helping to get the heating back working in an elderly couples home today.
— Garda Info (@gardainfo) March 29, 2020
We are #HereToHelp #COVID19 #WashYourHands #StayAtHomeAndStaySafe pic.twitter.com/pODeIlHqVW
Delivering Easter Eggs
Gardaí from Blanchardtown delivering Easter Eggs to St Francis Hospice today, the Easter Eggs were kindly donated by the residents of Woodvale Est along with Get Well cards made by the children of the Est.#StayAtHomeAndStaySafe#SocialDistancing. pic.twitter.com/6FYgknMOzW
— Garda Info (@gardainfo) April 12, 2020
Community Gardaí Dun Laoghaire visit Geraldine Dunne from Southside Travellers Action Group Gardaí delivering school material and Easter Eggs for the children living in 10 halting sites in Dun Laoghaire Rathdown, DMR EAST.#SocialDistancing#StayAtHomeAndStaySafe. pic.twitter.com/vNGTnBKIvM
— Garda Info (@gardainfo) April 12, 2020
Gardaí from Clondalkin delivered 200 Easter Eggs that was kindly donated by a local sports club and business to Our Lady's Children Hospital in Crumlin during the week. #HereToHelp #StayHome #FlattenTheCurve pic.twitter.com/8kc7nTpVn7
— Garda Info (@gardainfo) April 10, 2020
Sharing their talents for music and song
The Garda Band at Garda HQ have dedicated this song ‘Stranger on the Shore’ by Acker Bilk to the gentleman and his mother after hearing their story at a checkpoint today.
— Garda Info (@gardainfo) April 11, 2020
For more info see – https://t.co/IU5OUhxW5x#HereToHelp pic.twitter.com/Rpzt64uJiP
Garda band members on a break from covid 19 checkpoint duty in the Phoenix Park. #StayHomeSaveLives 2km rule from your home. Please note . No parking or stopping in the Phoenix Park. pic.twitter.com/tosbxoIUlE
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) April 4, 2020
Wishing people very special Happy Birthdays
The Garda Dog Unit made a surprise Birthday visit to Sean Cox in Co Meath today and gave him a short display with our colleague’Grisley’ Seans neighbours practicing #SocialDistancing from their gardens sang Happy Birthday We wish Sean a speedy recovery & a very Happy Birthday pic.twitter.com/jfwBS5F3SE
— Garda Info (@gardainfo) April 10, 2020
We're not the greatest of singers, but we do our best! Rian from Cork is 10 yrs old today but hasn't been feeling well lately. To cheer him up the emergency services gathered at a safe distance outside to sing happy birthday to him. HAPPY BIRTHDAY RIAN! #StayAtHomeAndStaySafe pic.twitter.com/GDKbRo0Vrf
— Garda Info (@gardainfo) April 1, 2020
Happy birthday to you!!!
— Garda Info (@gardainfo) April 7, 2020
Kitty Dower who is currently cocooning celebrated her 88th birthday today with members of her family and Garda O'Hara Hayes from Waterford. #SocialDistanacing #StayAtHome #FlattenTheCurve pic.twitter.com/z5v0bV1weL
Delivering meals on wheels
Meals on wheels being provided by Blanchardstown Gardaí. Over 600 meals have been delivered to vulnerable residents in the D15 area. Remember if you need any assistance feel free contact your local Garda station.#HereToHelp #StayAtHome pic.twitter.com/VvBhBAjCgl
— Garda Info (@gardainfo) April 10, 2020
Gardaí from Rathcoole have been providing a meals on wheels service for those in our community who are cocooning or unable to get out of their homes. If you need assistance please contact your local station. #HereToHelp #StayAtHome pic.twitter.com/r92cFlcvLu
— Garda Info (@gardainfo) April 9, 2020
Making sure that everyone gets their medication
Garda Clifford was more than happy to help Bridget this morning by delivering her medication to her door. Remember if you need assistance contact your local Garda Station.#HereToHelp #StayAtHome pic.twitter.com/impF4pLxCN
— Garda Info (@gardainfo) April 9, 2020
A big welcome to Garda Lana Cotter who arrived to Clondalkin Garda Station from the Garda College. All hands on deck as she assists with the delivery of prescriptions to people in need. Please call on members of An Garda Síochána if you require any assistance. #heretohelp pic.twitter.com/Wz0VBNwFCg
— Garda Info (@gardainfo) April 7, 2020
Inspector Brennan delivering prescription in Bruff Co Limerick to a resident adhering to advice to#StayAtHomeAndStaySafe
— Garda Info (@gardainfo) March 30, 2020
If you know of anyone who needs help, please call us #HereToHelp#PhysicalDistancing. pic.twitter.com/ShiLLg01ze
Assisting with changing peoples’ tires
Gda Mc Teague from the latest group of probationers to arrive in Letterkenny assisting a member of the public today to change a tyre today #HereToHelp #StayAtHomeAndStaySafe#SocialDistancing.#InItTogether. pic.twitter.com/30lgSJ7ZoL
— Garda Info (@gardainfo) April 8, 2020
We are here to help👮♂️
— Garda Info (@gardainfo) March 26, 2020
Garda Farrell and Garda Lawlor assisting senior citizens in the Bridewell District by changing their flat tyre.#Washyourhands #SocialDistancing pic.twitter.com/h0M6qtvnBS
Saluting their staff and wishing them well
Garda Staff Rose McCabe leaving Naas GS to a ‘#SocialDistancing’ Guard
— Garda Info (@gardainfo) April 2, 2020
of Honour after nearly 46 yrs. service, most of it in Naas
We wish her all the best in her retirement #StayAtHomeAndStaySafe#WashYourHands pic.twitter.com/weSnMQC5D4
Walking the beloved pooches
Gda Pat Tarrant Comm Policing Rathfarnham bringing ‘Sonnie’ for a walk for an elderly resident currently "cocooning" in his district. As you can see from the pic, ‘Sonnie’ only delighted to get out on patrol with Pat#HereToHelp#PhysicalDistancing#StayAtHomeAndStaySafe pic.twitter.com/FTGlsvN4YH
— Garda Info (@gardainfo) March 31, 2020
Delivering the bainne
Got Milk?
— Garda Info (@gardainfo) March 28, 2020
Killarney Gardaí about to set off on a milk drop to the Ballyspillane Community.#HereToHelp #WashYourHands #SocialDistanacing pic.twitter.com/XhpkMq3TeL
Bonus: Checking in with our wildlife!
Garda Damien Fenlon getting the 'seal' of approval for his #SocialDistancing at Wicklow Harbour this morning.
— Garda Info (@gardainfo) April 6, 2020
Let's ensure we all 'seal' the deal in flattening the curve by continuing to adhere to guidelines on essential travel, exercise and #SocialDistancing.#WashYourHands pic.twitter.com/a5thjJAbIK
Maith sibh ar fad! It’s great to see that the community spirit is alive and well across Ireland.
If you would like to read up more on heartwarming gestures, take a look at our County-by-County breakdown list here of goodwill.
I am so proud of Ireland right now. To be honest, I had a bit of a cry at some of these gestures. I thought I had dried up after the wee lad’s birthday visit, but then the garda out walking the dog… Feeling a bit overwhelmed.
Ah Mary, thank you so much for your lovely message. Indeed, right now it can be fiercely emotional and difficult to get through these days. Fingers crossed we will all get through it safe and sound. Keep safe and well!