Superintendent David Nolan is taking over at Athlone Garda Station today following the announcement of appointments and allocations of senior personnel within the force.
The Offaly native will take over from Superintendent Aidan Minnock who has transferred to the Garda College in Templemore.
The new appointments also see Superintendent Blaithin Moran taking up a position at the Garda National Roads Policing Bureau at Garda Headquarters.
She had served as Inspector in Longford in recent years.
Superintendent Goretti Sheridan who previously served in Castlerea is going to Buncrana Garda District after spending a short time in Sligo.