About this season
On the Beat provides an inside look at the daily lives of serving Gardaí in Ireland, following officers on duty and highlighting challenges and issues in the policing of districts in Waterford, Longford and Dundalk.
Episodes (4)
1. Episode 1
Aired 5 January 2026 • 60 min
A look at the daily duties of the Gardaí. How An Garda Síochána across Ireland are combating the constant challenge of the sale and supply of drugs.
2. Episode 2
Aired 12 January 2026 • 60 min
Gardai in Limerick City carry out an extensive operation to put a stop to a gang of youths committing crimes on a regular basis
3. Episode 3
Aired 19 January 2026
With Gardai dealing with incidents involving mental challenges on the rise, Limerick City are taking a new approach to these cases
4. Episode 4
Aired 2 February 2026
Gardaí in Monaghan resolve a very sensitive case involving a young woman being extorted for money and across the country deal with an ever growing shoplifting epidemic.