The garda retraced the route taken by Michael Staines and his army when they marched from Dublin Castle via Dame Street and the Gresham Hotel in O'Connell Street a century ago.
Additionally, they imitated a picture of Staines and the troops entering via the Palace Gate.
The ceremonial unit, officers corps, the Garda band, and other troops participated in the parade.
Our National Centenary Commemorative Event will take place tomorrow morning at Dublin Castle - a place of much historical significance for our police service.Watch our live stream via our Facebook and YouTube from 11am or on @rtenews from midday. #Garda100 pic.twitter.com/R4W8hsdqBY— Garda Info (@gardainfo) August 26, 2022
A ceremony followed at Dublin Castle, which was attended by Minister for Justice Helen McEntee and Garda Commissioner Drew Harris.
Speaking at the ceremony, Harris said the force is today considered “a highly trusted police service that is world renowned for its close connection to communities”.
“This did not happen by accident or good fortune. It was achieved by generations of Gardaà adhering to the ethos outlined by the Commissioner who led the Gardaà through the gates of Dublin Castle 100 years ago,” he said.
Harris also said that there have been times throughout the decades where Gardaà “did not meet our own high standards or the standards expected of us – when we could have and should have done better for the Irish people”.
He continued by saying that the force needed to make sure that similar errors weren't made again and use the lessons from the past.
We want to be even more transparent and open, he remarked.
"To be ever mindful of those who might be weak in our society, to do everything in our power to assure the protection of every person's human rights with whom we come into contact, and to ensure that our organisation is representative of the diverse society we so proudly serve."
Garda Commissioner Drew Harris speaking at the Centenary event at Dublin Castle.Source: Sam Boal/RollingNews.ie"They represent An Garda Sochána in the purest sense. Committed Keepers of the Peace. They greatly enhance our pride in having the opportunity to wear this outfit and represent such a wonderful organisation.
A "hugely symbolic declaration of the capabilities of the newly constituted Irish Free State to govern ourselves," according to Minister McEntee, was made by the march into Dublin Castle, which was "movingly re-created by serving members this morning."
Michael Collins was slain only five days later during the attack at Béal na mBláth, so of course we can't forget that this took place during a period of immense danger in Ireland, during the commencement of the Civil War.
However, despite the chaos of the period, the creation of our nation's unarmed police force paved the way for peace and confidence in the newly independent Ireland.
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