Tipperary homeowners asked to house Garda trainees amidst college accommodation shortage

Templemore Garda College has this week issued a statement seeking expressions of interest from from local homeowners and residents within 2km of the College who can house Garda Trainees.

The statement reads:

“An Garda Síochana, Garda Training College, Templemore, invites expressions of interest from local homeowners and residents within a 2km radius of the Garda College Templemore who may have a spare room or suitable accommodation with their occupied home for Garda trainees.

“Interested parties should request the Expression of Interest Form and Accommodation Standards, by emailing [email protected]

“All completed expressions of interest must be submitted in accordance with the instructions provided in the documentation

“Closing date for receipt of completed Expressions of Interest is Friday, 2nd October 2026 by 5:00pm.”

The request comes following a recent An Garda Síochána recruitment drive during the Summer.