Garda

Garda is a term with several uses, most commonly referring to Ireland's Garda Síochána, the national police service, or to places associated with Lake Garda in Italy. In Irish usage the officers are called Garda; the plural Gardaí.

Garda Síochána: The Garda Síochána, established in the early 20th century, is the national police service of the Republic of Ireland. It is responsible for maintaining public order, crime investigation, highway safety, and border control in cooperation with other agencies. A member is called a Garda; the plural is Gardaí, though Garda is often used generically in English as well.

Lake Garda: Lago di Garda, known as Lake Garda in English, is the largest lake in Italy by surface area. It lies in northern Italy, spanning the regions of Lombardy, Veneto, and Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol. It is a major tourist destination, with resort towns such as Desenzano, Sirmione, Riva del Garda and Malcesine along its shores.

Garda (town): Garda is also the name of a town and comune on the eastern shore of Lake Garda, in the Province of Verona, Veneto. The town is part of the wider Lake Garda area and shares its name with the lake.