Search
29 Nov 2025
Search
29 Nov 2025
Please allow ads as they help fund our trusted local news content.
Kindly add us to your ad blocker whitelist.
If you want further access to Ireland's best local journalism, consider contributing and/or subscribing to our free daily Newsletter .
Support our mission and join our community now.
To continue reading this article, you can subscribe for as little as €0.50 per week which will also give you access to all of our premium content and archived articles!
Alternatively, you can pay €0.50 per article, capped at €1 per day.
Thank you for supporting Ireland's best local journalism!
Thurles Garda Station marked the end of an era on Friday as Garda Damian Cleere officially retired following three decades of dedicated service.
READ NEXT: LIAM MACCARTHY ON TOUR! Tipperary stars send primary school into raptures after visit!
A native of Kilkenny and a proud “cat”, Garda Cleere spent the majority of his 30 years serving the Thurles District, becoming a familiar and respected presence in the community.
Family, colleagues and friends gathered at the station for his final cup of tea in uniform after years of distinguished service.
The Black and Amber was hoisted for the day, a gesture met with plenty of good humour. As some colleagues joked, it might be the only chance he’ll get to celebrate with those colours during his retirement.
Garda Cleere leaves behind a long record of service and professionalism.
READ NEXT: Tipperary receive good draw for Munster opener in 2026 after provincial draws are made
Subscribe or register today to discover more from DonegalLive.ie
Buy the e-paper of the Donegal Democrat, Donegal People's Press, Donegal Post and Inish Times here for instant access to Donegal's premier news titles.
Keep up with the latest news from Donegal with our daily newsletter featuring the most important stories of the day delivered to your inbox every evening at 5pm.
This publication supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice of the Press Council. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie.
