99 new Gardai are about to graduate around now at the Garda training college in Templemore.

81 men and 18 women have completed the first phase of their training over 32 weeks, and will attend a passing out ceremony in Templemore.

The new gardai will then continue the next phase of their training at 20 garda stations around Ireland.

Commissioner Noirin O’Sullivan says it’s a great day for the force: