Tributes paid to Superintendent Jim Delaney ahead of retirement
Delaney was a former Inspector in Leitrim
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Heartfelt tributes and best wishes resonated throughout Longford District Court this week as solicitors, gardaí and court officials wished well-respected Superintendent Jim Delaney well with his upcoming retirement.
Supt Delaney has served in the Longford District for almost five years as superintendent following a lengthy and successful career with An Garda Síochána. He was promoted to the role after a few years as Inspector at Carrick-on-Shannon Garda Station.
State Solicitor Mark Connellan and local solicitor John Quinn led the tributes .On behalf of An Garda Síochána and in particular those members who have worked under Supt Delaney, Inspector Frank Finn commended the professionalism with which Supt Delaney conducted himself.
Longford s retiring Detective Garda Joe Esler was ‘better than any of the TV detectives’
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Detective Garda Joe Esler served Longford with the utmost professionalism. That was the sentiment expressed by all at Longford District Court last week when the retiring Detective called in to say goodbye.
Judge Seamus Hughes noted the fact that Detective Esler was “very young” to retire but wished him well, stating that he was always very professional and very easy to work with during his 30-plus years serving on the force.
“I always respected you and your views and I wish you the very best with your retirement,” he said.