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by Peter Mc» Mar 01, 2020
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7:54 AM - Jun 03
Important change - for New and Existing members
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RIC Commemoration Events 1919 -1922 Irish Constabulary5
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RIC Commemoration Events 1919 -1922 Irish Constabulary
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RIC items for sale
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RIC items for sale
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2019-09-06T18:12
The RIC Roll - a database of every officer
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The RIC Roll - a database of every officer
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Keeping it Advert-Free
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Genealogy Queries
Genealogy queries and information relating to policing in Ireland prior to 1922.
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Reminiscences, Family Histories and Personalities
Tell us about your family history, reminiscences passed down about policing, and anything else you'd like to share.
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Last postInquest on Constable John Anderson by edward bourkeView the latest post
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Memorials to the Irish Police
Memorials and graves as genealogical and historical research tools. Please add any photos or descriptions of graves to your police relatives.
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Last postConstable James McDonell by b.griffinView the latest post
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Photo Gallery
Photographs of the old RIC, DMP and other Irish police forces.
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The Dublin Metropolitan Police - Stories, Photos and Miscellania
Articles and photos of the DMP including the G Division
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The Depot Library

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Force Histories
Brief histories of the various Irish police forces
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Jul 27, 2020
Medals of the Irish Police
Medals awarded to the Royal Irish Constabulary, Dublin Metropolitan Police and other Irish Police Forces.

This forum is dedicated to the memory of John Culleton, friend and mentor.
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Last postThe Crimea Medal by GunnerboyView the latest post
6:12 PM - 5 days ago
Badges & Equipment of the Irish Police
Uniforms, Badges and Equipment of the RIC, DMP, Revenue Police, and others
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Last postConstabulary of Ireland Button by Gwlad01View the latest post
9:31 PM - 3 days ago
The Constabulary Rifle and other Firearms
Firearms of the Irish police
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Last postA short article on constabulary firearms by b.griffinView the latest post
7:01 PM - Jul 18
The Auxiliary Division RIC
Photos, stories and individual 'company' histories of the Auxies.
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RIC Barracks Census Returns
Royal Irish Constabulary 1911 census returns (Form H) for each County.
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Nov 07, 2020
RIC Barracks - Photos
Photos of old RIC barracks, by County, District and Station.
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Last postAntrim by jamesecraigView the latest post
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DMP Stations Census Returns and Photos
Dublin Metropolitan Police 1911 census returns (Form H) for each Division. Also images of the locations of each Police Station
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Last postComments on DMP census returns by Peter McView the latest post
Sep 05, 2020
Police Cycle Clubs
Photos and information pertaining to RIC and DMP cycle clubs
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Last postBicycles of the RIC by modroverView the latest post
7:30 PM - 11 days ago
Police Gymnastics and Sporting Events
Sport and Gymnastics in the RIC and DMP
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Last postDMP tug-of-war team 1893 by mejonbadgesView the latest post
1:36 PM - Jul 27
Irish Police Transport
Police transport; horse drawn, mechanical and motorised.
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Last postSome early police vehicles by b.griffinView the latest post
7:59 AM - Jun 26
Poems, Prose and Parodies of the Irish Police
Poems and stories of, or written by, members of the Irish Police.
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Last postVerse about poteen by Peter McView the latest post
12:17 PM - Jun 01
RIC Standing Orders and Regulations
Snippets from the RIC Code and other official regulations.
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Last postAttestation into the Royal Irish Constabulary by jamesecraigView the latest post
9:35 PM - Jan 06
RIC Forms and Returns
Official forms of attestation, pension, character etc; and periodical returns to be furnished by County and District Inspectors.
A reference library to hold examples of each.
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Last postComments and Replies by jamesecraigView the latest post
9:50 PM - Jun 23
Favourable Records and other information
Favourable, Unfavourable and other Records of the Irish Police
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Last postUnfavourable Records - Some Examples by waiderView the latest post
10:21 AM - May 18
Return of Constables 1822
House of Lords Sessional Papers 1801-1833; Returns of Magistrates, Constables and Sub-Constables 1822.
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Last postProvince of Munster by Peter McView the latest post
Jan 31, 2011
Births, Marriages & Deaths
Official notifications of births, marriages and deaths pertinent to the Irish constabularies, as noted in RIC publications, newspapers and published documents.
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Last postBMD's - Snippets by b.griffinView the latest post
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The RIC in the Boer War and WW1
Topics relating to RIC involvement in South Africa and during the Great War.
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Last postThe Irish Guards by b.griffinView the latest post
8:25 AM - 4 days ago
The RIC Great War Database
TEST ONLY - TRIAL - Volunteers needed to build
Surnames A-C Surnames D-F
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Last postFaun, Herbert William, 62340 by b.griffinView the latest post
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Colonial Policing and the RIC
The RIC and its relation to policing the Empire.
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Last postSouth Rhodesian Constabulary by GunnerboyView the latest post
4:03 PM - 8 days ago
The Resigned and Dismissed RIC 1919-21
Topics relevant to those members of the RIC who resigned, or were dismissed, due to their conflict with British policy in the period January 1919-July 1921.
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Last postResigned & Dismissed Ex-R.I.C. 1919-1921 - John C.Kevins by Peter McView the latest post
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Cornucopia
Just about everything else!
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Videos, Music and Films
Videos and other resources relating to the RIC, DMP or the War of Independence.
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Last postRUC Passing Out Parade by BermudapoliceView the latest post
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Discussion Board
Start a discussion, ask general queries, swap stories, anything.
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Last postPlagiarism and other frustrations by Peter McView the latest post
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Post-1922 Irish Policing
Anything to do with policing post 1922. Includes An Garda Síochána and the Royal Ulster Constabulary GC.
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Last postUlster Special Constabulary by b.griffinView the latest post
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Books, Reference Materials and Web Links
Recommended books, references and other sources. Plus web links to other useful or interesting sites.
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Last postLeaves from My Note-Book (1878) by b.griffinView the latest post
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FAQs, Hints & Tips
The most commonly asked questions, plus hints and tips for your research.
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Last postHow do I use this site? by Peter McView the latest post
Aug 04, 2020
The Palestine Gendarmerie
Tales of the ex-RIC in the Holy Land, serving with the British Section of the Palestine Gendarmerie, The Palestine Police and the Trans Jordan Frontier Force.
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Last postThe Balfour Project - Policing the Holy Land by Peter McView the latest post
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Test your posting, practise with fonts, trial upload of pictures, etc.
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