Henry Street Garda Station: Contact, Location & Visitor Guide

Anyone who’s ever needed to find a Garda station in a hurry knows the value of having the right contact details at hand. Whether you’re a resident of Limerick or just passing through, Henry Street Garda Station serves as the main hub for the city’s north side, and this guide brings together the station’s official contact information, practical visitor advice, and answers to common questions about Garda powers and procedures.

Address: Henry Street, Limerick, V94 VY64 · Phone: +353 61 212 400 · Emergency: 112 or 999 · Division: Limerick City North · Eircode: V94 VY64

Six facts about Henry Street Garda Station, one pattern: the official directory and the Limerick operating model confirm identical contact data, giving visitors a single reliable baseline.

Where is Henry Street Garda Station and how do I contact them?

What is the full address and eircode?

The station is located at Henry Street, Limerick, V94 VY64, confirmed by both the An Garda Síochána Station Directory and the Limerick.ie operating model presentation. The eircode V94 VY64 matches across both sources, so it’s safe for sat-nav and postal use.

What is the phone number and email?

• Main telephone: +353 61 212 400 (An Garda Síochána Station Directory)
• Non-emergency: 061-212400 (Limerick.ie operating model presentation)
• Emergency: 112 or 999 (available 24/7)
• Divisional HQ line: +353 61 212 411 (An Garda Síochána Station Directory)

No public-facing email address appears on the official directory. The Garda website states that emails are monitored during normal office hours through a contact form.

What are the opening hours (if available)?

The official station directory does not list specific public opening hours for Henry Street Garda Station. Most urban Garda stations operate front-desk services during daytime hours, but it’s best to call ahead on 061-212400 before making a trip.

The pattern across these sources confirms that telephone remains the most reliable contact method for Henry Street Garda Station.

Can you walk into a Garda station?

What should I do when I visit?

Members of the public can enter a Garda station during opening hours. If you need to report a crime, ask about lost property, or make an inquiry, the front desk is the right place to start.

• Bring identification if you’re reporting an incident or making a statement.
• Emergency calls are handled 24/7 by phone, even if the front desk is closed.
• The An Garda Síochána Station Directory advises calling 112 or 999 for immediate response.

What services are available at the front desk?

Front-desk staff at Henry Street can process crime reports, handle lost property, and direct visitors to the appropriate unit. The station also serves as the headquarters for Limerick City North Community Engagement, meaning community policing officers are based here (Limerick.ie operating model presentation).

What this means: visitors can rely on Henry Street as a comprehensive community policing hub, not just a reporting station.

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Can a Garda look through your phone?

What legal grounds allow a search?

Gardaí generally require a warrant to search a mobile phone unless you give consent or are under arrest. Exceptions exist for specific serious offences, such as terrorism or organised crime, where broader search powers may apply under Irish legislation.

What are your rights?

• You may refuse consent to a phone search in most circumstances.
• If arrested, Gardaí may search your phone under certain statutory powers, but the Code of Practice on Access to a Solicitor by Persons in Garda Custody sets rules for how detained persons are treated.
• The code says a solicitor should be allowed past the reception area for visits while maintaining station safety.

If you believe your phone has been searched without proper legal grounds, you can raise the issue with a solicitor or make a complaint to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC).

Why do Irish call police Garda?

What is the origin of the name?

Garda is the Irish word for “guard.” The full name of the national police service is An Garda Síochána, which translates to “Guardian of the Peace.” It was established in 1922 by the Irish Free State, replacing earlier British policing structures.

What does “Garda Síochána” mean?

The phrase embodies the service’s founding ethos: maintaining peace through community guardianship rather than military-style enforcement. The term Gardaí (plural) is used for officers collectively, and you’ll hear locals say “the Gardaí” the way others say “the police.”

What is a Garda salary in Ireland?

What is the starting salary?

According to publicly available Garda recruitment information, a trainee Garda starts on approximately €34,000 per year. After completing training and being attested as a full member, the salary rises to around €45,000.

How does rank affect pay?

Senior ranks — sergeants, inspectors, superintendents, and higher — earn progressively more. A superintendent at Henry Street, such as Superintendent Andrew Lacey for Limerick City North Community Engagement, would be on a higher pay scale than a frontline officer (An Garda Síochána Station Directory). For a related story on the human side of Garda service, see Garda Diarmuid Ó Tuairisg dies suddenly.

The implication: a career at Henry Street offers long-term stability that compensates for the modest starting pay.

“Henry Street is listed as the headquarters for Limerick City North Community Engagement, meaning it’s the base where community policing officers coordinate local initiatives.”

— Limerick.ie operating model presentation (Limerick City Council’s local government planning document)

“The Code of Practice on Access to a Solicitor by Persons in Garda Custody states that a solicitor should only be admitted past the reception/public area of the station for the purpose of facilitating visits and ensuring visitor safety.”

— An Garda Síochána Code of Practice (police service’s legal framework document)

The pattern across these two sources: one handles the community-facing role of the station, the other governs what happens inside it. Together they define Henry Street as both a public service point and a legal facility with regulated procedures.

For residents of Limerick, the choice is clear: Henry Street Garda Station is the primary contact point for north-side policing, community engagement, and emergency response. Anyone needing non-urgent assistance should call 061-212400, and in an emergency, 112 or 999 connects you to the nearest response unit based at this station.