Noel Conroy (born 11 March 1947) is a former Irish Garda who served as Garda Commissioner from 2003 to 2007.
Noel Conroy | |
|---|---|
| 17th Garda Commissioner | |
| In office 21 July 2003 – 26 November 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Patrick Byrne |
| Succeeded by | Fachtna Murphy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 March 1947 Erris, Ireland |
| Alma mater | |
He was born in Aughleam, Erris, County Mayo. He attended Aughleam N.S. and St. Nathy's College, Ballaghaderreen. He joined the Garda Síochána in 1963 and has had a distinguished career, serving at senior level in demanding sectors in the Gardaí.[1]
He was awarded a Silver Scott Medal in 1981. Most of his career was in the detective branch and he was part of T squad in the 1980s in Dublin, when organised crime gangs of the day were targeted.
He is a graduate of the FBI Academy as well as FBI National Executive Institute. As Commissioner he was deeply involved with the Peace Process.
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