Garda Recruitment - Garda Trainees (Templemore)

Blaireness · 19-08-2014 11:06am

I've a friend who has done judo for years, he's given me a kit... Here's hoping that it fits!!

BRB · 19-08-2014 11:32am

Ordered mine off amazon. I'll let yas know what it's like when it arrives.

ShiverinEskimo · 19-08-2014 12:23pm

Got mine from amazon today. Not sure of the fit yet but it's reassuringly heavy and seems quite sturdy.

BRB · 19-08-2014 2:22pm

ShiverinEskimo wrote: »

Got mine from amazon today. Not sure of the fit yet but it's reassuringly heavy and seems quite sturdy.

Good to know! Mine should arrive by Friday

underachieved · 19-08-2014 7:16pm

ShiverinEskimo wrote: »

Got mine from amazon today. Not sure of the fit yet but it's reassuringly heavy and seems quite sturdy.

When you get the chance you can join the AGS judo club. Great training in a great atmosphere!! Learn some good self defence skills too.

WilcoOut · 19-08-2014 8:49pm

ShiverinEskimo wrote: »

Got mine from amazon today. Not sure of the fit yet but it's reassuringly heavy and seems quite sturdy.

How much we talkin lads!?

ShiverinEskimo · 19-08-2014 10:24pm

Fit was perfect anyways. Put it on and immediately felt like a ninja. Sizes go by height and I'm exactly 180cm tall.

Cost 25.99 of the Queen's finest pounds:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/r.html?R=2RJNYCJHLR9W6&C=2PLWJIK85A5HM&H=XXAZEL31PAEEQBPGKL0NXZEKJYYA&T=C&U=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2Fdp%2FB007XSALOW%2Fref%3Dpe_385721_51767431_TE_dp_1

BRB · 20-08-2014 9:05pm

Judo suit arrived in the post today. Pretty happy with it. Decent fit and sturdy.

Kind of excited to start now.....

Eireannach01 · 20-08-2014 11:22pm

BRB wrote: »

Judo suit arrived in the post today. Pretty happy with it. Decent fit and sturdy.

Kind of excited to start now.....

Would it be suitable for someone who is 6ft 3 do you think?
Cheers

wideasagate · 20-08-2014 11:41pm

I've borrowed a judo suit off someone who previously got it in the college, the brand is Kabuki for anyone looking. Are the trousers meant to be nearly 3/4 length?

billie1b · 20-08-2014 11:50pm

wideasagate wrote: »

I've borrowed a judo suit off someone who previously got it in the college, the brand is Kabuki for anyone looking. Are the trousers meant to be nearly 3/4 length?

No lower than your ankle, you'd be surprised how easy it is to get them caught and break an ankle / leg whilst grappling and sparring

BRB · 21-08-2014 1:48am

Eireannach01 wrote: »

Would it be suitable for someone who is 6ft 3 do you think?
Cheers

The one I ordered was 180cm. Still that little bit long on my legs but I'll bring it up.

I'd get one that would suit your height. 6'3" is roughly 190cm tall.

ShiverinEskimo · 21-08-2014 10:37am

How strict do you think they will be on the 'predominantly white' trainers?

I've a brand new pair of black trainers in a box that I bought months ago when discounted because they were the same as my current ones which are comfortable but starting to wear thin.

babybell · 21-08-2014 1:55pm

ShiverinEskimo wrote: »

How strict do you think they will be on the 'predominantly white' trainers?

I've a brand new pair of black trainers in a box that I bought months ago when discounted because they were the same as my current ones which are comfortable but starting to wear thin.

Fairly strict I'd say it's all bout getting u use to the uniformity of AGS and that everyone is all on the same wave length. U would probably get away with it during the induction week and if they are telling you to get white ones u will have your answer.

wideasagate · 21-08-2014 2:33pm

I've been trying to find Winstanley shoes online, they seem to be monopolized by the college! Also rang the college shop to see how much we might need and what we could we could get away with, they have nothing for sale yet so no use

Ron DMC · 21-08-2014 2:42pm

Just ordered that Judo suit on amazon. Amazon's dangerous, ended up buying a bunch of stuff I didn't need along with it.

billie1b · 21-08-2014 3:04pm

Ron DMC wrote: »

Just ordered that Judo suit on amazon. Amazon's dangerous, ended up buying a bunch of stuff I didn't need along with it.

And use Parcel Motel for the shipping to Ireland, works out much cheaper

Ron DMC · 21-08-2014 3:11pm

billie1b wrote: »

And use Parcel Motel for the shipping to Ireland, works out much cheaper

But super saver delivery is completely free. Takes longer, but should still arrive in time.

billie1b · 21-08-2014 3:19pm

Ron DMC wrote: »

But super saver delivery is completely free. Takes longer, but should still arrive in time.

Cool, once it wasn't an arm and leg, sometimes its more for postage than the actual product

ShiverinEskimo · 21-08-2014 3:56pm

If your order comes to 25 pounds and the seller is Amazon it is always free. Even if it comes to 23 pounds by the time the VAT is recalculated for Ireland it usually hits the magic 25 mark.

billie1b · 21-08-2014 4:05pm

Yeah I know thar, I deal a lot with Amazon, thanks for the heads up though

ShodenMcClane · 21-08-2014 4:35pm

ShiverinEskimo wrote: »

How strict do you think they will be on the 'predominantly white' trainers?

I've a brand new pair of black trainers in a box that I bought months ago when discounted because they were the same as my current ones which are comfortable but starting to wear thin.

Please tell me this was a joke.

sgthoff · 21-08-2014 5:55pm

i was thinking the same thing, a lot here in for a shock with the line of thinking on the last few pages

coach23 · 21-08-2014 6:46pm

ShiverinEskimo wrote: »

It's the one thing that's bugging me really - being expected to pay for uniformed kit. If it's standard issue, it should be issued, not sold.

Wouldn't see it anywhere else.

NYPD buy almost their entire uniform themselves

WilcoOut · 21-08-2014 7:33pm

sgthoff wrote: »

i was thinking the same thing, a lot here in for a shock with the line of thinking on the last few pages

Massive shock is right!!

White trainers mean white trainers

Judo suit means judo suit

Its in black and white on a list sent directly to your home. Follow it, stick to it and dont deviate.

ShiverinEskimo · 21-08-2014 8:01pm

Point taken lads. Was only asking. Trainers don't grow on trees and I'm haemorrhaging cash as it is.

BRB · 21-08-2014 8:51pm

ShiverinEskimo wrote: »

Point taken lads. Was only asking. Trainers don't grow on trees and I'm haemorrhaging cash as it is.

I'm looking to get away with a pair of runners as well. Kinda blue. Kinda white. We'll see!

are you serious · 21-08-2014 10:40pm

On the runners lads, in the shop they were selling blue/grey asics runners when I was down there for the lads and pink/grey for the girls.. The general asics running runners. With the white soles!

We now call them the mile and a half runners because that's exactly what they are for.. Running the mile and a half over and over!

At the end of the day if you have runners suitable for running distances you will not be told to get a new pair. Just don't turn up with flat soled runners that are not for running because then you will be told to change them. You will be doing a lot of running down there so decent runners are recommended!

WilcoOut · 21-08-2014 11:02pm

ShiverinEskimo wrote: »

Point taken lads. Was only asking. Trainers don't grow on trees and I'm haemorrhaging cash as it is.

Same here - its a nice little bill to get started with isnt it?! But best to be prepared properly for the sake of a few extra quid

Rothmans · 21-08-2014 11:39pm

WilcoOut wrote: »

Same here - its a nice little bill to get started with isnt it?! But best to be prepared properly for the sake of a few extra quid

What's been your biggest cost? I've not started shopping for stuff yet!

wideasagate · 21-08-2014 11:43pm

Rothmans wrote: »

What's been your biggest cost? I've not started shopping for stuff yet!

I think that'll hit us down there! The credit union must be drilling at our pending arrival!

But I did spent a bit on bed sheets etc... If they havnt bought new stuff it'll be donkeys years old and slept in my hundreds!

Rothmans · 21-08-2014 11:45pm

wideasagate wrote: »

I think that'll hit us down there! The credit union must be drilling at our pending arrival!

But I did spent a bit on bed sheets etc... If they havnt bought new stuff it'll be donkeys years old and slept in my hundreds!

Haha, I'm happy to sleep on their bedsheets if they clean them every week like they say. Less money and hassle for me

are you serious · 22-08-2014 12:01am

I must say lads the bed sheets are always spotless.

Lol bringing new sheets... Do ya do that on holiday or when staying in a hotel...?

I would bring a pillow, everyone loves their own pillow!

wideasagate · 22-08-2014 12:09am

are you serious wrote: »

I must say lads the bed sheets are always spotless.

Lol bringing new sheets... Do ya do that on holiday or when staying in a hotel...?

I would bring a pillow, everyone loves their own pillow!

Don't let the bed bugs bite!

Twas Not · 22-08-2014 6:26am

wideasagate wrote: »

I think that'll hit us down there! The credit union must be drilling at our pending arrival!

But I did spent a bit on bed sheets etc... If they havnt bought new stuff it'll be donkeys years old and slept in my hundreds!

Bed sheets? Are you a bit OCD? Do you bring sheets with you when you stay in a hotel? What about cups, plates and cutlery ? Need those also?

KERSPLAT! · 22-08-2014 6:46am

I don't see a problem with bringing sheets. I wouldn't myself, maybe a pillow but sure what does it matter if someone does want to?

wideasagate · 22-08-2014 8:17am

Twas Not wrote: »

Bed sheets? Are you a bit OCD? Do you bring sheets with you when you stay in a hotel? What about cups, plates and cutlery ? Need those also?

And are you a bit pass remarkable?

Carroller · 22-08-2014 8:44am

Can someone send a link for the judo suit they bought on amazon. Just looking at different ones available im sure theyre all the same but i may aswell go on reviews from here.

Ron DMC · 22-08-2014 9:54am

Carroller wrote: »

Can someone send a link for the judo suit they bought on amazon. Just looking at different ones available im sure theyre all the same but i may aswell go on reviews from here.

Here's the one I went with, I think ShiverinEskimo is the one who posted it originally.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007XSALOW/ref=pe_385721_37986871_TE_item

His arrived and he said it's decent, so fingers crossed.

WilcoOut · 22-08-2014 10:29am

Rothmans wrote: »

What's been your biggest cost? I've not started shopping for stuff yet!

I havnt bought anything yet - pay day next week!

billie1b · 22-08-2014 1:34pm

BRB · 22-08-2014 3:06pm

So threats of rail strikes on the 7th and 8th. Just have other options incase you are planning to take the train and it doesn't show up.

http://www.irishtimes.com/business/irish-rail-chief-to-return-early-from-holiday-in-advance-of-strike-1.1903776

ShiverinEskimo · 22-08-2014 5:58pm

Rothmans wrote: »

What's been your biggest cost? I've not started shopping for stuff yet!

So far:

14" Laptop - 500 euro.
Laptop Sleeve - 12 euro.
Judo Suit - 32 euro.
Mouth Guard - 15 euro.
Swimming Togs - 11 euro.
Clothes Brush - 5 euro.
Flip Flops - 10 euro.
Shoe polish kit (bought local) - 25 euro.
White socks (Dunnes) - 5 euro.

I was trying to find a cheaper laptop but when it comes to laptops I find anything for 3 or 4 hundred isn't going to cut it for very long so went with the best I could find that balanced power and price and I'm very happy with it. Good spec and not too big or heavy.

That's a grand total of around 600 euro with running shoes and the tracksuit to go.

I also only have one full suit, plenty of slacks but only one proper suit so am considering a second (albeit cheap) suit. I'll need a few more shirts too from Dunnes or Penneys.

I don't expect to have much (or any) change from a thousand euro by the time my arse is in the seat of the lecture theatre on the 15th.

Bloodwing · 22-08-2014 6:06pm

ShiverinEskimo wrote: »

So far:

14" Laptop - 500 euro.
Laptop Sleeve - 12 euro.
Judo Suit - 32 euro.
Mouth Guard - 15 euro.
Swimming Togs - 11 euro.
Clothes Brush - 5 euro.
Flip Flops - 10 euro.
Shoe polish kit (bought local) - 25 euro.
White socks (Dunnes) - 5 euro.

I was trying to find a cheaper laptop but when it comes to laptops I find anything for 3 or 4 hundred isn't going to cut it for very long so went with the best I could find that balanced power and price and I'm very happy with it. Good spec and not too big or heavy.

That's a grand total of around 600 euro with running shoes and the tracksuit to go.

I also only have one full suit, plenty of slacks but only one proper suit so am considering a second (albeit cheap) suit. I'll need a few more shirts too from Dunnes or Penneys.

I don't expect to have much (or any) change from a thousand euro by the time my arse is in the seat of the lecture theatre on the 15th.

Was the mouth guard on the list? I'm a bit surprised by that.

The swimming togs won't be allowed. Its traditional speedos only I'm afraid!

ShiverinEskimo · 22-08-2014 6:10pm

Yea I'd heard about the speedos after the fact. They are on the way already so I'll see what the craic is. Could have been more specific maybe on the list.

Chem Lord · 22-08-2014 7:45pm

For anyone who has been through Templemore before, would you recommend getting your own laptop or could you get by on the library computers?

Bloodwing · 22-08-2014 8:05pm

Chem Lord wrote: »

For anyone who has been through Templemore before, would you recommend getting your own laptop or could you get by on the library computers?

You'll get by just fine without one but it's easy to get distracted in the computer room. Being able to go back to your own room and work late is a lot better. Plus you'll need one for DVD's. Going to bed at half 11 gets old really quick!

are you serious · 22-08-2014 8:51pm

As said above you would get by using the computers down there. But, they are riddled with viruses, slow and if half the phase have no laptop, guess where they will all be!!

I would just buy a cheap revamped one and then you can do anything you need like mock files and that in your room with no distractions.

Chem Lord · 22-08-2014 9:30pm

Cheers, I think I'll have a look around town over the coming weeks. Netflix is going to be my best friend past 11 o clock!

KERSPLAT! · 22-08-2014 9:50pm

Chem Lord wrote: »

Cheers, I think I'll have a look around town over the coming weeks. Netflix is going to be my best friend past 11 o clock!

105 people on the wireless, expect lots of buffering

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