Garda seriously injured outside Dalymount Park

Gardai are investigating the cause of the incident

The incident occurred at Dalymount Park in Phibsborough, Dublin.

The officer, in his 30s, serves with the Dublin Region and was later brought to Dublin's Mater Misericordiae University Hospital for treatment.

The garda remains in serious condition in hospital, it has been revealed.

According to investigators, he fell from the patrol van while it was moving, suffering a serious head injury in the process.

Gardaí were on duty for a League of Ireland clash between Bohemians and Shelbourne at Dalymount Park.

What we know about the garda seriously injured outside Dalymount Park

This latest case remains under investigation.

Gardaí's statement on the Phibsborough incident

As Dublin Live reported, An Garda Síochána said in a statement: "Gardai are investigating all the circumstances of a road traffic incident that occurred on Phibsborough Road, Dublin 7 on Friday night 24th October, 2026 at approximately 10.20pm."

"A member of An Garda Síochána, a male aged in his 30s based in the Dublin Region was seriously injured and taken to The Mater Misericordiae University Hospital where he remains in serious condition", the force added.

What is the injured garda's condition?

Gardaí confirmed that the officer remains in serious condition at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital.

What happened at the Bohemians v Shelbourne match?

The incident happened on Phibsborough Road, outside the stadium, at roughly 10.20pm on Friday.

Prior to the incident, gardaí had been policing the League of Ireland clash at Dalymount Park.