Ireland Case No. 23330Road traffic incident · Co. Dublin
Garda suffers serious head injuries falling from moving patrol van at Dalymount Park
A Garda in his 30s, stationed on the northside of Dublin, suffered a serious head injury after falling from a moving patrol van while policing the Bohemians versus Shelbourne match at Dalymount Park, Phibsborough, on Friday 23 October 2026. He was taken to Mater Misericordiae University Hospital where he remains in serious condition in ICU.
- Reported1 Oct
- Arrested
- Charged
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Key facts
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- whatA garda suffered a serious head injury and is in intensive care. (thejournal.ie)
- whatThe garda was injured when he fell from a moving patrol van. (thejournal.ie)
- whatThe incident happened after the Bohemians versus Shelbourne fixture. (thejournal.ie)
- whereThe incident occurred at Dalymount Park in Phibsborough, outside the grounds. (thejournal.ie)
- whereThe road traffic incident occurred on Phibsborough Road, Dublin 7. (thejournal.ie)
- whereThe garda was taken to Mater Misericordiae University Hospital. (thejournal.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred on Friday night at approximately 10.20pm. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationGardaí are investigating all the circumstances of the road traffic incident. (thejournal.ie)
- otherThe injured garda is a male in his 30s based in the Dublin Region. (thejournal.ie)
- otherThe garda remains in a serious condition in ICU and is currently stable. (thejournal.ie)
- otherNiall Hodgins is president of the Garda Representative Association. (thejournal.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 1 Oct2026Garda suffers serious head injuries as he falls from moving patrol van
Initial report of the incident with statements from the Garda Representative Association and a Garda spokeswoman confirming Gardaí are investigating the road traffic incident.
victim, 30s, male