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An Garda Siochana
The
Irish Free State was e stablished in 1922. Kevin O' Higgins became Minister
for Justice. He modelled himself on Michael Collins. One of his first moves
was to set up an unarmed police force. The Garda Siochana or Civic Guard
replaced the para~military Royal Irish Constabulary.
Knock
Garda Station (1924-1961)
At
the present time the Kennedy family reside in a two-story house at the comer
in Knock village. In former times it was a Grocery -Public House belonging
to the Noonan family. Later it became a temporary residence for Michael
Twomey, N .T .and later still a Garda Siochana Station.
The
first inspection by a Headquarters Officer in Knock station was on
3/12/1925.The inspection on that was carried out by Assistant Commissioner
E.O Cugain. Strength of the station on that date was one Sergeant and four
Gardai. The second visit by Headquarters Officer, E.O. Cugain to Knock was
on 23/6/1928. The number at the station had remained unchanged since the
last visit.
Members
of the Garda Siochana served the local community well. In 1961 it was
decided to close Knock Garda Station. The last inspection by the
Superintendent of Kilrush was recorded on 10/11/1961.
Knock
Garda Station closed on 5th December 1961.
