The Garda Band
The Irish Daily Mail reports that former Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan is holding his farewell party at Westmanstown Garda Club in Clonsilla Dublin tonight – with 300 guests expected to attend and tickets costing €40.
Ali Bracken reports (not online):
A quartet from the Garda Band have been refused permission to play at a retirement party for ex-commissioner Martin Callinan, according to well-placed sources. Insiders say that the musicians were willing to play at the function tonight but that senior management refused the request.
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Senior security sources say senior officers are ‘astounded’ that musicians from the Garda Band are not scheduled to perform at the event organised by the Retired Garda Association. Insiders said: ‘It is normal practice for some music to be played at such events by representatives from the Garda Band. There is huge upset and shock over this.’
Previously: The Thin Blue Timeline [Updated]
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