Does anyone have info about the DMP that could verify that my great grandfather was a member before 1900. If so does it include any other info about him.
My nan used to have a photo of him in his uniform but it was lost.
Many thanks
Hi,
Thank you for your message.
You could try contacting The Garda Siochana Museum and Archives for information on what records are available for the Dublin Metropolitan Police. Here are the Contact details:
The Archivist,
Garda Siochana Museum and Archives,
The Records Tower,
Dublin Castle,
Dublin 2,
Ireland.
Phone: +353 1 6669998 Email: museum@garda.ie
Webpage: http://www.policehistory.com/index.html
You could also try contacting Garda Jim Herlihy who has compiled a short history and genealogical guide to the Dublin Metropolitan police. Here are his contact details (These are also available on the above mentioned site):
Garda Jim Herlihy,
Blarney Garda Station,
Co. Cork,
Ireland.
Email: j_herlihy@esatclear.ie
I hope that this is helpful.
Kind regards,
Genealogy Support