New intake of student gardaí may be largest in over six years

New Garda recruits being taken through their paces at the Garda training college in Templemore, Co Tipperary. File picture: Chani Anderson

The next intake of student gardaí into Templemore College may be the largest in over six years, according to early indications.

Close to 200 trainees are due to enter the Garda facility in the next intake, set to take place in early March.