Benefits of your IPA Membership
IPA Accommodation
Stay in IPA accommodation in Dublin, Galway, Cork, Sligo and Wexford for up to 50% cheaper than local B&B or holiday home rates.
Seminars
Gain access to international professional seminars at Gimborn Castle in Germany, either fully financed or partially subsidised by the IPA.
IPA Travel & International Exchange
Participate in mutual exchange programs with other IPA Sections around the globe. Travel the world with your IPA ID card.
Activities
Develop your hobbies and engage in activities organised by our clubs on local, regional and national level.
IPA Ireland
Only friends you haven't yet met"
W. B. Yeats
The International Police Association is a voluntary, independent world-wide body, made up of members of the police service belonging to National Sections, whether on active duty or retired, and without distinction as to rank, sex, race, colour, language or religion. Its purpose is to create bonds of friendship and to promote international co-operation.
Ireland was affiliated to this Association in 1955 when it attained the status of a Section with the growing family of the International Police Association.
Section Ireland supports the objectives of the Association through sponsored activity and events organised and managed by the membership on a voluntary basis.
Five fully furnished and conveniently located IPA Houses around the country
Thirty one regions within Ireland
Links of friendship with sixty four fellow national IPA sections all over the world, across five continents
100% committment to the core IPA idea of Service Through Friendship (Servo per Amikeco)
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Conor O’Higgins
Marie Daly
Declan J. O’Byrne
Carlo Griffin
Testimonials from IPA Ireland Members
IPA News
IPA Ireland and COVID19
IPA Ireland and COVID19 As we move deeper into this unprecedented public health emergency, IPA Section Ireland are doing what we can in this joint effort to prevent the spread of COVID19 to protect the vulnerable members of our communities, including our own membership. We have postponed all social activities and suspended new bookings in Read more about IPA Ireland and COVID19[…]
Important Message from our President re National Council 2020
Each Member National Executive Committee Regional Committee IPA Ireland Re: IPA Activities – Coronavirus Hi Folks At this point everyone is aware of the importance of adhering to the advice being issued with regard to all aspects of life, as the country deals with the threat to our health from Coronavirus. On the 13th of Read more about Important Message from our President re National Council 2020[…]
IPA Arthur Troop Scholarship 2021 – Reminder of closing date for applications 31 March 2020
The Arthur Troop Scholarship, as a legacy to the IPA’s founder, is a professional education and advanced training bursary, with the aim of aiding IPA members in their professional careers. Every year, serving IPA members are invited to submit their application forms to their national section to be in with the chance of receiving a Read more about IPA Arthur Troop Scholarship 2021 – Reminder of closing date for applications 31 March 2020[…]
No cancellation fees for IPA Accommodation Bookings
In response to the measures introduced by the Government today, IPA acknowledge that some of our members who have booked accommodation may wish to cancel or postpone their bookings. There will be no late cancellation fees in that regard, with full refunds to members. For further information, please contact chris@ipaireland.org. Servo Per Amikeco Chris Cahill Read more about No cancellation fees for IPA Accommodation Bookings[…]
Job Vacancy IPA House Dublin
Job Vacancy @ IPA Advert Details of upcoming vacancy at IPA House – Please spread the word. We are looking for a suitable candidate! Closing date for applications 31st March 2020. All applications to be sent to secretarygeneralipaireland@gmail.com
IPA Ireland National Tour 2020 – Barcelona & Madrid
National Tour, 2020. Click on link above for information on IPA Ireland’s National Tour to Barcelona and Madrid in October 2020. Trip being run by IPA Travel Officer Ann Liston. Get in early as places will fill fast.
IPA Italy Event: Riccione – 45th Friendship Cup
On behalf of the Local Branch of IPA Riccione, please find attached the programme (copies in Italian and English) for the 45th Friendship Cup, a 5 a-side International Football Tournament which will be held between 24th and 28th May 2020 in Riccione (Rimini). 2020 CL RICCIONE 45° Friendship Cup
IPA York (UK) Iconic Event Sep 2020
Please see attached poster for an upcoming IPA Section UK event in York.
IPA DMR West Quiz Night 19 Feb 2020
DMR WEST IPA REGION 8 Quiz Night TABLE QUIZ IN AID OF LITTLE BLUE HEROES IPA LAURA FUND 19th FEBRUARY 2020 8.00PM WET CANTEEN GARDA HEADQUARTERS TEAMS OF 4 ENTRY €40 PER TEAM €350 GAURANTEED IN PRIZES SPOT PRIZES ON NIGHT LIGHT FRESHMENTS INCLUDED Email entries to PAULFFANNING@GMAIL.COM
Upcoming Vacancy at IPA House
Hi folks I will shortly be advertising for a job sharing position at IPA House due to the impending retirement of another one of our staff there. Keep an eye out on this page and also on the Garda Portal and Social Media for more details. Carlo Griffin Secretary General IPA Ireland
GIMBORN WINNERS 2020
Congratulations to our winners of the 2020 Gimborn Scholarships! Winners listed Below!! Fiona Somers Larry Hoey Ger Brehon Brendan Tighe Damian Cremin Patrick Nunan Ken O Sullivan Emma Harte Ann Power John Clarke Sandra Kilcoyne James Cussen Mary O Dwyer Paul Gahan Shane Halligan Keep an eye out for more scholarships, exchanges coming up soon!!!
International Photo Competition 2020
A chance to enter The IPA International Photo competition 2020. Remember we had the overall international winner last year in IPA member Alan Keane, along with other winners in different categories. Now is your chance to try to emulate Alan Keane and win an award! 1. IPA International Photography Competition 2020 2. Entry form_IPA International Read more about International Photo Competition 2020[…]
IPA UK Event – Northern Ireland Friendship Week
On behalf of Region 2 – Northern Ireland of IPA UK, a new video and flyer for their August friendship week: The video can be viewed here on our website: https://www.ipa-international.org/Events/region-2-friendship-week/143605 Friends, Happy New Year to you all. Just a quick reminder of the Section UK, Region 2 Friendship Week taking place on 1st Read more about IPA UK Event – Northern Ireland Friendship Week[…]
IPA Games Montenegro 2020 – Register by 10 Feb 2020
A reminder to register for the IPA Games on behalf of IPA Montenegro: The deadline to register for the IPA Games 2020 is fast approaching on 10thFebruary. Any IPA members that would like to attend and compete in an event are invited to register online here: https://ipagames2020.me/en/registration Username: ipagames Password: montenegro2020 We1. IPA Games Read more about IPA Games Montenegro 2020 – Register by 10 Feb 2020[…]
COPS International 2020 UK – 25th Anniversary
COPS INTERNATIONAL 2020 The 25th Anniversary INVITATION COPS 2020 United Kingdom Dear members IPA Section Ireland are sponsoring two members to attend the COPS 2020 course in Wrexham North Wales. IPA Ireland sponsorship includes: Accommodation Meals Course participation fee Participation fee covers defensive tactic training and lectures, single en-suite accommodation in a Read more about COPS International 2020 UK – 25th Anniversary[…]
IPA Austria Ski Event (for last minute decision makers!) 25 Jan – 1 Feb 2020
IPA Austria are hosting their 32nd International Ski Week, beginning in late January 2020! The event will consist of a week of ski-filled fun with fellow IPA friends, with various other events throughout the week such as a police ensemble performance, and an official IPA evening with live music. Accommodation will be offered at 4 Read more about IPA Austria Ski Event (for last minute decision makers!) 25 Jan – 1 Feb 2020[…]