To mark the 100th anniversary of the foundation of An Garda Síochána will involve a re-enactment of the deployment of the Civic Guard in Cork city a century ago, along with a parade, and the unveiling of commemorative plaques.

The date for the event is Wednesday, 9 November and at 3pm a Naval Service OPV90 class vessel, L.É.James Joyce with a contingent of gardaí is to head upriver to berth at Kennedy Quay in the south docklands close to the city centre.

In celebrating the centenary, the ceremony is to comprise the Garda Band, Garda Ceremonial Unit, Garda Mounted Unit, members of An Garda Síochana and garda staff. Also to attend will be retired members of An Garda Síochána.

Together they will leave from Kennedy Quay and march alongside the River Lee towards the city on a route taking in Albert Quay, Clontarf Street and Anglesea Street before reaching Union Quay. The location of this quay is on the south channel of the Lee. 

A plaque will be unveiled on Union Quay at 4pm and this will be in recognition of the first location of where the Civic Guard took place in Cork city during 1922.

EchoLive continues with details of next Wednesday's event.