Garda Síochána: Investigating Some of Ireland's Most Notorious Crimes

By John O' Driscoll

The Making of a Detective: A Garda's Story of Investigating Some of Ireland's Most Notorious Crimes

by Pat Marry

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
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In this gripping and eye-opening book, retired Garda Síochána Detective Superintendent John O' Driscoll recounts his experiences investigating some of Ireland's most notorious crimes. From the brutal murder of Veronica Guerin to the tragic Stardust fire, O' Driscoll provides a unique insight into the complex and often harrowing world of crime investigation.

O' Driscoll's career in the Garda Síochána spanned over four decades, during which time he investigated some of the most high-profile crimes in Irish history. In this book, he shares his firsthand account of these investigations, providing a fascinating and often shocking glimpse into the dark underbelly of Irish society.

One of the most high-profile cases that O' Driscoll investigated was the murder of Veronica Guerin. Guerin was a crime reporter for the Sunday Independent newspaper, and she was gunned down outside her home in Dublin in 1996. O' Driscoll was the lead investigator on the case, and he played a key role in bringing Guerin's killers to justice.

Another high-profile case that O' Driscoll investigated was the Stardust fire. The Stardust was a nightclub in Dublin that was destroyed by a fire in 1981. The fire claimed the lives of 48 young people, and it remains one of the deadliest fires in Irish history. O' Driscoll was part of the team that investigated the fire, and he played a key role in identifying the cause of the blaze.

In addition to these high-profile cases, O' Driscoll also investigated a wide range of other crimes, including murders, rapes, and robberies. In this book, he shares his experiences investigating these crimes, providing a fascinating and often shocking insight into the dark underbelly of Irish society.

Garda Síochána: Investigating Some of Ireland's Most Notorious Crimes is a must-read for anyone interested in true crime or Irish history. O' Driscoll's firsthand account of these investigations is both gripping and eye-opening, and it provides a unique insight into the complex and often harrowing world of crime investigation.

The Making of a Detective: A Garda's Story of Investigating Some of Ireland's Most Notorious Crimes

by Pat Marry

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	9356 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	279 pages

FREE