Royal Irish Constabulary
Helmet
Dublin Metropolitan Police Baton
The Royal Irish Constabulary, a paramilitary police force, was founded in 1836 and existed until its was replaced by the unarmed Garda Siochana in 1922. The Dublin Metropolitan Police was also established in 1836, but unlike the RIC was not a paramilitary force, and was amalgamated into the Garda Siochana in 1925.
Policing
the Early Irish State
Clare Champion, Friday, March 28, 2003
Ref: 2000.35 / 2000.36
