Tributes paid to the retiring Superintendent
TRIBUTES were paid to the retiring Superintendent Mary Murray at the recent Joint Policing Committee meeting at the Clayton Hotel.
Supt. Murray was the first female Superintendent to be appointed at Sligo Garda Station when she took up the role in 2010.
She joined the force in 1981, and served her early years in Manorhamilton and Sligo and following promotion to Sergeant she was posted to Blacklion and later again to the North Leitrim town and Sligo town. When she was appointed Inspector she spent some time in Pearse Street in Dublin before returning to Sligo to work in the office of Assistant Commissioner for the Northern Region, Kieran Kenny.
Paying tribute to Supt. Murray, the new Chief Super at Sligo Garda Station, Aidan Glacken, said her commitment to the job goes beyond what is asked of her.
“For Mary, this is her last JPC meeting. Mary’s has been here for six of seven years.
“She was actually on leave today and came along which is indicative of Mary’s commitment to public service.
“I want to wish her well in the future. I’ve known Mary for a long time in a personal and a professional capacity.
He added: “She is a person of integrity, commitment and commitment to public service that goes way beyond what is required but it is part of Mary’s personality and she has done her utmost to serve the public in Sligo over the years.
“I want to wish her well in retirement and to thank her for her support to me in my short time here and also her support to the wider community.”
Rosaleen O’Grady, Chair of the JPC added: “Super Mary Murray was a huge help to elected members of the council.
“Thank you for all of your support. We built up a great rapport with you and we wish you all the best.”
Supt. Murray said: “I’d like to thank everyone, all the local councillors, members, Gardai and the chair for all your support.
“Together we have solved plenty of problems, we had a very healthy discussion and open debate.
“Any time I looked for help and assistance I got it.
“Also the media, I would like to say that they have always been good friends to the Gardai.”