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23 Oct 2025

Large garda operation takes place in Ballinrobe 

Large numbers of gardaí, unmarked vehicles, Mounted Support Unit and helicopters part of major garda operation in south Mayo town

Large garda operation takes place in Ballinrobe 

A major garda operation has taken place in Ballinrobe

A large garda presence, which included numerous gardaí, helicopters, unmarked vehicles, the Mounted Support United and dog handlers, has descended on Ballinrobe as part of a major policing operation. 

It is understood that the operation began at approximately 7 am this morning. One local estimated that up to 40 gardaí were present in the south Mayo town during the operation. 

Similar policing operations have taken place in Ballinrobe on a few occasions in recent years.

The Mayo News has contacted An Garda Síochána for a comment. 

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