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Colm Geary

Born between January 1993 and January 1994, from the ages reported. 118 reports across 2 cases, 2 Jul 2021 to 12 Feb 2026

Suspect: Colm Geary, Irish man, 32 (judged from name) (reports differ: 34, 35, 38, 36)Colm GearySuspect: Garda Colm Geary, Irish person (judged from name)Garda Colm GearySuspect: Colin Geary, Irish man (judged from name)Colin Geary

Key facts

from every report naming them
Named as
Accused, suspect
Born
Between January 1993 and January 1994, from the ages reported
Offences
Attempting to pervert the course of justice
Where
Co. Limerick
Reporting
118 reports, 2 Jul 2021 to 12 Feb 2026
Outlets
irishtimes.com, limerickpost.ie, limerickleader.ie, rte.ie, thejournal.ie, irishmirror.ie, tipperarylive.ie

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Cases

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  • Two Limerick gardaí suspensions lifted in perverting course of justice case Attempting to pervert the course of justice · Co. Limerick

    Two Limerick gardaí who were suspended in November 2020 during a GNBCI investigation into alleged unlawful squaring of fixed charge penalty points had their suspensions lifted on 12 February 2026. The two officers, who were never charged, had previously made a High Court application seeking their suspensions to be lifted. In the same investigation, four serving gardaí and a retired Garda superintendent were acquitted by a jury following a nine-week trial at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court, and the Garda Commissioner lifted their suspensions immediately after the trial. Some 130 gardaí in the southern region were interviewed as part of the GNBCI investigation.

    No stage yetAccused · 1 report
  • Five gardaí acquitted of perverting course of justice in Limerick Attempting to pervert the course of justice · Co. Limerick

    Retired Irish superintendent Eamon O'Neill, 55, and four serving Irish gardaí – Sergeant Anne-Marie Hassett, 37, Sergeant Michelle Leahy, 46, Garda Tom McGlinchey, 49, and Garda Colm Geary, 35 – were arrested in April 2021 and charged in May 2021 with 39 counts of attempting to pervert the course of justice over alleged interference with fixed charge penalty notices for road traffic offences between October 2016 and September 2019 in the Limerick and Mid-West region. The charges followed a two-year GNBCI investigation into the alleged squaring away of traffic fines for motorists including GAA players and a politician. The trial began at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court in November 2025 before Judge Roderick Maguire, and on 26 January 2026 a jury returned unanimous not guilty verdicts on all 39 counts.

    Acquitted, 1 Jan 2026Accused, suspect · 117 reports

Timeline

every report naming Colm Geary, newest first

Each entry shows how that report described them.

  1. 12 Feb2026
    Two gardaí off duty over investigation into ‘squaring’ penalty points have suspensions lifted
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  2. 6 Feb2026
    Call for independent inquiry into failed Garda trial
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  3. 29 Jan2026
    Limerick garda trial’s gripping and emotional conclusion inside and outside the courtroom
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  4. 28 Jan2026
    Innocent Gardaí reinstated following nine-week trial ‘trauma’
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  5. 28 Jan2026
    Limerick garda trial fallout continues after modern day ‘witch trial’
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  6. 27 Jan2026
    An Garda Siochana issue update on the four members found not guilty at Limerick trial
    accused, Garda Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Garda Colm Geary
  7. 27 Jan2026
    Why acquittal of Limerick gardaí could have implications ‘for future of policing in Ireland’
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  8. 26 Jan2026
    ‘Shame on them’: Retired superintendent in traffic case criticises people behind inquiry
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  9. 26 Jan2026
    Retired superintendent and four Gardaí found not guilty
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  10. 26 Jan2026
    BREAKING: Emotional scenes as jury deliver verdict in Limerick garda trial
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  11. 26 Jan2026
    Retired superintendent and serving gardaí found not guilty in road traffic prosecutions case
    accused, Colm Geary, male, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  12. 26 Jan2026
    Jury deliberates for over five hours in Limerick garda trial
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  13. 26 Jan2026
    Jury deliberating on 39 verdicts in Limerick Garda trial
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  14. 26 Jan2026
    Gardaí found not guilty in road traffic prosecutions case
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  15. 23 Jan2026
    Jury sent home for weekend in Garda trial
    accused, Colm Geary, male, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  16. 23 Jan2026
    Jury in Limerick garda trial could not return a verdict after two hours
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  17. 23 Jan2026
    Jury in Limerick garda trial asked to consider why motorists involved were not prosecuted
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  18. 22 Jan2026
    ‘This case has a vicious undertone,’ says barrister for garda in penalty points trial
    accused, Colm Geary, male, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  19. 22 Jan2026
    Garda trial hears investigation into superintendent was 'insane' and 'vicious'
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  20. 22 Jan2026
    Limerick garda trial one of the most 'extraordinary' in recent history of the State, court hears
    accused, Colm Geary, male, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  21. 22 Jan2026
    Jury in Garda trial told not to let sympathy get in way of verdict
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  22. 22 Jan2026
    Closing arguments in perverting course of justice trial
    accused, Colm Geary, 32, male, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  23. 21 Jan2026
    Trial of five gardaí who allegedly attempted to quash road traffic prosecutions reaching closing stages
    accused, Colm Geary, male, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  24. 21 Jan2026
    'Who you know and who you play for' key part of prosecution case in Limerick garda trial, court told
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  25. 20 Jan2026
    Former Assistant Garda Commissioner tells Garda trial being suspended is ‘terrifying’
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  26. 20 Jan2026
    Stigma attached to suspension from duty, garda trial told
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  27. 19 Jan2026
    Court told retired Superintendent on trial for alleged interference in traffic tickets helped topple gangs that murdered 23 people
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  28. 19 Jan2026
    Retired chief tells Limerick garda trial of divide between policy and 'real world' practice
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  29. 17 Jan2026
    Trial hears senior Garda liaised with Garda press officer over superintendent’s arrest despite denial
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  30. 16 Jan2026
    Former garda deputy commissioner tells Limerick garda trial 'you don't just do what you're asked'
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  31. 16 Jan2026
    Arrest of senior garda 'significant event', trial told
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  32. 1 Jan2026
    Jury adjourns deliberations in trial of four serving gardaí and a retired Superintendent
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  33. 1 Jan2026
    Four gardaí and retired superintendent found not guilty in cancelling road traffic tickets case
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  34. 1 Jan2026
    Taoiseach calls for review into Garda and NBCI handling of Limerick traffic ticket case
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  35. 1 Jan2026
    ‘It’s terrifying’: Senior ex-garda tells court of toll of suspension on officers
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  36. 1 Jan2026
    Jury urged to ignore sympathy in Garda ticket-fixing trial
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  37. 1 Jan2026
    Investigation into Superintendent and gardaí was 'vicious', Garda penalty points trial told
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  38. 19 Dec2025
    Trial of retired Superintendent and four Gardaí accused of unlawful interference in road traffic summonses adjourned to January
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  39. 18 Dec2025
    Chief Superintendent denies alleged conversations with Gardaí in trial of retired Superintendent and four Gardaí
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  40. 17 Dec2025
    Garda answers did not affect witness status, court told
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  41. 11 Dec2025
    Judge gives 'conservative estimate' as to how long Limerick garda trial will last
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  42. 11 Dec2025
    Garda advised Ó Sé about speeding offence, court told
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  43. 11 Dec2025
    Fine Gael councillor asked Garda to 'sort' his speeding ticket, trial hears
    accused, Colm Geary, male, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  44. 10 Dec2025
    Garda couple strenuously deny allegations they attempted to pervert the course of justice over road traffic court summonses
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  45. 10 Dec2025
    'Sort her so': Trial hears Limerick Fine Gael councillor asked superintendent to ‘sort’ speeding ticket
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  46. 10 Dec2025
    Fine Gael councillor asked Garda superintendent to ‘sort’ speeding ticket, court hears
    accused, Colm Geary, male, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  47. 10 Dec2025
    Garda Supt. accused of interfering in road summonses says actions were 'allowed'
    accused, Colm Geary, male, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  48. 9 Dec2025
    Retired Superintendent said enquiring into potential prosecutions 'allowed' under Garda directives
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  49. 9 Dec2025
    Kerry superintendent received image of court summons from Limerick superintendent accused of unlawfully interfering in road traffic prosecutions
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  50. 6 Dec2025
    Text messages between star Limerick hurler and superintendent over speeding offence shown to jury in Garda trial
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  51. 5 Dec2025
    A Superintendent has said colleagues accused in Limerick trial were 'humble and dependable'
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  52. 5 Dec2025
    Former GNCBI head denies he pursued accused garda
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  53. 5 Dec2025
    Accused Garda tells trial he was following superior's instructions
    accused, Colm Geary, male, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  54. 5 Dec2025
    Texts between Supt and Limerick hurler Finn shown to jury
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  55. 4 Dec2025
    Ex-GNBCI head denies seeking to quash road traffic summons in trial of gardaí accused of the same
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  56. 4 Dec2025
    Superintendent tells trial he “looked after” hundreds of summonses for people
    accused, Colin Geary, male, named, irish (judged from name)Colin Geary
  57. 4 Dec2025
    Garda trial hears "hundreds" of WhatsApp messages sent
    accused, Colm Geary, male, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  58. 3 Dec2025
    Retired Garda superintendent ‘looked after’ hundreds of summonses while in post
    accused, Colin Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colin Geary
  59. 3 Dec2025
    Retired superintendent tells garda trial he 'looked after' hundreds of summonses for people
    accused, Colin Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colin Geary
  60. 3 Dec2025
    Garda accused of interfering in prosecutions told investigation he was following Superintendent's orders
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  61. 3 Dec2025
    Ex-Supt 'looked after' hundreds of summonses, court told
    accused, Colm Geary, male, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  62. 2 Dec2025
    Trial into alleged interference with road traffic offences told former superintendent central to case
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  63. 2 Dec2025
    Supt contacted garda about road traffic case, court told
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  64. 29 Nov2025
    Gardai have the power to use discretion trial hears
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  65. 28 Nov2025
    Text messages over speeding ticket given to Limerick hurler Pat Ryan shown in Garda trial
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  66. 28 Nov2025
    Texts between gardaí about GAA player shown in trial
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  67. 27 Nov2025
    Team spent more than five hours searching Garda Superintendent's home
    accused, Garda Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Garda Colm Geary
  68. 27 Nov2025
    Texts from Sgt to garda shown in Limerick trial of gardaí
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  69. 26 Nov2025
    Gardaí seized files, phones and computer equipment in raid on Limerick Garda office, trial hears
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  70. 26 Nov2025
    Ex-Supt's office searched same day as arrest, court hears
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  71. 25 Nov2025
    Limerick garda trial hears of woman’s distress as baby present during raid on superintendent’s home
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  72. 22 Nov2025
    Garda trial hears summons evidence withdrawn from courts
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  73. 20 Nov2025
    Trial of gardaí and retired superintendent hears evidence of road traffic summonses 'struck out'
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  74. 20 Nov2025
    Trial hears national unit raided Garda stations and homes and seized phones
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  75. 19 Nov2025
    Garda stations were raided in probe into alleged interference with road offences
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  76. 19 Nov2025
    Garda stations and homes raided during probe into alleged interference with road traffic offences
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  77. 19 Nov2025
    Trial of gardaí told of search warrants for mobile phones
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  78. 19 Nov2025
    Trial of Gardaí and ex-Superintendent hears of power to cancel penalty points
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  79. 18 Nov2025
    Gardaí have power to cancel penalty points, trial of four gardaí and retired superintendent hears
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  80. 18 Nov2025
    Gardaí have power to cancel penalty points, trial of four Gardaí and retired superintendent hears
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  81. 18 Nov2025
    Garda trial hears of why penalty points may be cancelled
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  82. 11 Nov2025
    Five gardaí on trial over alleged attempts to quash road traffic prosecutions, court told
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  83. 11 Nov2025
    Five Gardaí attempted to quash road traffic offences for motorists, trial told
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  84. 11 Nov2025
    State alleges four serving gardaí and one retired senior officer 'terminated' road tickets
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  85. 11 Nov2025
    Five gardai on trial over allegedly trying to quash motorist offences
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  86. 11 Nov2025
    Garda trial in Limerick hears it shouldn't matter 'what personal connections you have'
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  87. 10 Nov2025
    Jury sworn in for trial of Gardaí accused of attempting to pervert course of justice
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  88. 10 Nov2025
    A jury has been selected for a garda corruption trial of gardaí from Limerick, Clare and Kerry
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  89. 10 Nov2025
    Trial to begin of four gardaí and retired superintendent for alleged perverting course of justice
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  90. 10 Nov2025
    Trial of Gardaí and retired superintendent accused of attempting to pervert the course of justice begins today
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  91. 30 Jul2024
    Date to be set for trial of one retired Limerick Superintendent and four serving gardaí
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  92. 4 Jul2024
    State appeals decision in case of Limerick gardaí among others charged with attempting to pervert course of justice
    accused, Colm Geary, 36, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  93. 8 May2024
    Date to be set for trial of Gardaí accused of attempts to pervert the course of justice
    accused, Colm Geary, 38, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  94. 8 Nov2023
    Case against Limerick Gardaí adjourned until December
    accused, Colm Geary, 36, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  95. 3 Oct2023
    Pre-trial of gardaí and retired Garda Superintendent adjourned due to barrister strike action
    accused, Colm Geary, 36, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  96. 3 Oct2023
    Pre-trial of Gardaí and retired Garda Superintendent adjourned due to barristers’ strike action
    accused, Colm Geary, 36, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  97. 2 Oct2023
    Pre-trial of retired Garda Superintendent and four serving Gardaí may be postponed due to barristers’ strike
    accused, Colm Geary, 36, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  98. 27 Jun2023
    Trial of Gardaí over attempting to pervert the course of justice may take eight weeks, Limerick court hears
    accused, Colm Geary, 36, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  99. 26 Jun2023
    Trial of four gardaí and retired superintendent in relation to fixed charge penalty notices set for October
    accused, Colm Geary, 36, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  100. 26 Jun2023
    Perverting course of justice trial to last eight weeks
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  101. 25 Apr2023
    Additional barrister to examine evidence against Gardaí and retired Superintendent
    accused, Colm Geary, 36, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  102. 24 Apr2023
    Judge grants legal aid for gardaí in Limerick
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  103. 20 Jan2022
    Gardaí - including garda with address in Tipp - accused of 'squaring' penalty points offences
    suspect, Colm Geary, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  104. 20 Jan2022
    Gardaí accused of trying to pervert course of justice to be tried in Limerick
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  105. 20 Jan2022
    Application to move trial of Gardaí to Dublin refused
    accused, Colm Geary, male, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  106. 20 Jan2022
    Judge refuses application to move Limerick Garda corruption trial to Dublin
    accused, Colm Geary, male, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  107. 20 Jan2022
    Gardai accused of 'squaring' penalty points offences to stand trial in Limerick
    accused, Colm Geary, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  108. 10 Jan2022
    Case to move Garda corruption trial to Dublin set for January 20
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  109. 10 Jan2022
    DPP asks for garda trial to be moved to Dublin
    accused, Colm Geary, male, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  110. 5 Jan2022
    Court application to move Garda trial from Limerick to Dublin
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  111. 16 Dec2021
    Move to transfer Garda corruption trial out of Limerick
    accused, Colm Geary, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  112. 9 Aug2021
    Gardaí interviewed in relation to fixed charge penalty notices
    accused, Colm Geary, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  113. 9 Aug2021
    BREAKING — 13 gardai questioned at Limerick garda station over alleged “squaring away” of road traffic offfences
    accused, Colm Geary, 35, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  114. 2 Jul2021
    Retired superintendent and three gardaí sent forward for trial
    accused, Colm Geary, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  115. 2 Jul2021
    Books of evidence served on Limerick gardai accused of attempting to pervert the course of justice
    accused, Colm Geary, 34, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  116. 2 Jul2021
    Three gardaí and retired superintendent sent forward for trial
    accused, Colm Geary, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  117. 2 Jul2021
    Retired Garda Superintendent and three gardai sent forward for trial on charges of attempting to pervert the course of justice
    accused, Colm Geary, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary
  118. 2 Jul2021
    4 returned for trial over perverting course of justice
    accused, Colm Geary, male, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Geary

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