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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9 PoPo999


    I duno , I had Prob and had to get sorted before I was cleared fit which was cleared up sept gone so I duno ,,


    I'd say your grand , I wouldn't worry anyway , Well hopefully we will all here soon .


  • Registered Users Posts: 32 fathead 241188


    Ye hopefully , are you hoping to go sept ? The dates are
    15th -16th sept (2days)
    21st sept-2nd October (2weeks)
    15th-16th October (2days)

    There the dates on got threw email today


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9 PoPo999


    Ye hopefully , are you hoping to go sept ? The dates are 15th -16th sept (2days) 21st sept-2nd October (2weeks) 15th-16th October (2days)

    There the dates on got threw email today


    Ya hopefully, I am in college and work part time as a sales assistant ,so its guna rough but I will work around it . :)


  • Registered Users Posts: 32 fathead 241188


    I'm in full time work and I said it to 1 of my bosses nd she kinda looked at me as if to say not a hope but I may ask other boss ,, if you get them dates how will you get training or are you from near templemore?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9 PoPo999


    I'm in full time work and I said it to 1 of my bosses nd she kinda looked at me as if to say not a hope but I may ask other boss ,, if you get them dates how will you get training or are you from near templemore?


    I'd say I'd drive or train, no were near templemore , what about yourself ?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 394 ✭✭Cedric87


    If offered the septemeber dates I'll take them, my job are grand with me taking the time because I said its give me the time or im gone either way. I'll have to bus it down no car.


  • Registered Users Posts: 32 fathead 241188


    Ye I'm just hoping im not forced into tellin them to stuff there job ,, I'm in Arklow so won't drive coz my bf will need car so I duno wat il end up doin , wher you based


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 394 ✭✭Cedric87


    Ye I'm just hoping im not forced into tellin them to stuff there job ,, I'm in Arklow so won't drive coz my bf will need car so I duno wat il end up doin , wher you based

    Im in dublin so I have a few ways of getting down just not by car unless someone going that way wants to give me a lift.


  • Registered Users Posts: 23 Slava1976


    Well,for sure I'll be taking a train since I don't have a car since I've moved to Dublin.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 394 ✭✭Cedric87


    We'll all have to drop over to the pub for a few, just to get to know each other.


  • Registered Users Posts: 32 fathead 241188


    Defo , is there goib to be many of us in this group


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 394 ✭✭Cedric87


    Defo , is there goib to be many of us in this group

    Im not sure I know there is a backlog so id imagine they will take a full class. Unfortunately it's based on where you are on the list so those who are waiting longer will have first choice on the September class, I hope I get the September class I don't want to wait anymore


  • Registered Users Posts: 115 ✭✭rookie1470


    Hey Guys,

    Did my medical last week in HQ, passed everything except colour vision test. Doctor sent me to a local opticians for a 2nd opinion. The specialist did the test and said that i was borderline but wrote on the report that she wouldn't class me as having a colour defect!!!
    Will the opticians report be accepted does anyone think??? Anyone else failed on this test???

    Rookie


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 394 ✭✭Cedric87


    rookie1470 wrote: »
    Hey Guys,

    Did my medical last week in HQ, passed everything except colour vision test. Doctor sent me to a local opticians for a 2nd opinion. The specialist did the test and said that i was borderline but wrote on the report that she wouldn't class me as having a colour defect!!!
    Will the opticians report be accepted does anyone think??? Anyone else failed on this test???

    Rookie

    I wouldn't worry mate I was borderline under BMI and the doctor in HQ said he was going to pass me and give me a chance but told me if I wanted full time Id have to bulk up.


  • Registered Users Posts: 115 ✭✭rookie1470


    Cedric87 wrote: »
    I wouldn't worry mate I was borderline under BMI and the doctor in HQ said he was going to pass me and give me a chance but told me if I wanted full time Id have to bulk up.

    Hopefully, but the BMI can be worked on but the colour vision can't. The optician said I was borderline but she would be reluctant to fail me on the results. So hopefully they accept that in HQ. Out of the 15 card test I got only 2 wrong!!
    Has anyone had the same issue??


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 394 ✭✭Cedric87


    19 garda reserves graduated today seems a small class size. I wonder when they started the training


  • Registered Users Posts: 32 fathead 241188


    Guys I still havnt said it to the bosses about sep /October training . I'm in Arklow and wint have car so I'm wondering how will I get templemore 😞 I'm already guna be down wages and I'm stressin a bit about travel


  • Registered Users Posts: 115 ✭✭rookie1470


    Guys I still havnt said it to the bosses about sep /October training . I'm in Arklow and wint have car so I'm wondering how will I get templemore 😞 I'm already guna be down wages and I'm stressin a bit about travel

    What's the exact dates in September/October??


  • Registered Users Posts: 32 fathead 241188


    15/16 sept 2days
    21st sept -2nd oct 2weeks
    15 /16 oct 2 days


  • Registered Users Posts: 115 ✭✭rookie1470


    15/16 sept 2days
    21st sept -2nd oct 2weeks
    15 /16 oct 2 days


    Cheers, best of luck getting sorted with work and getting to Templemore.

    Rookie


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  • Registered Users Posts: 32 fathead 241188


    Anyone else goin these dates ??


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,127 ✭✭✭✭kerry4sam


    ^^^ Well Done to All Graduates & those Heading to Templemore for Training :)
    Guys I still havnt said it to the bosses about sep /October training . I'm in Arklow and wint have car so I'm wondering how will I get templemore 😞 I'm already guna be down wages and I'm stressin a bit about travel

    Arklow -> Templemore : Bus - about 6 1/2hours, maybe travel down the day before your training.
    Arklow -> Templemore : Train - about 6hours.

    Have a look at Get There right here.
    Maybe you might know someone who could drop you down though?

    Thanks,
    kerry4sam


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 394 ✭✭Cedric87


    Just wondering has anyone recieved the confirmation email to say they are in that group. Ive been waiting on the email to confirm I am going into the September group but I don't know has anyone else got the email yet ?


  • Registered Users Posts: 32 fathead 241188


    Hey , Iv got few emails asking can I go in in sept , Iv only confirmed with them today that I can do these dates , I haven't ran it past bosses yet so either way I'm doing the training , waited long enough, hopefully I get email tomorrow , they gave me thurs as my deadline to confirm weather I can or can't go ,,


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 394 ✭✭Cedric87


    I'll have to ring tomorrow September is the only dates that suit me. When did you do the medical ?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 394 ✭✭Cedric87


    I see you did the medical a year ago why the wait for training there have been a number of classes since then. Have you turned down dates or have they not been offered since your medical


  • Registered Users Posts: 43 Jammydodger123


    Lads I got a phonecall a few weeks ago about dates and I confirmed on the phone I could do September but still no confirmation email...panic is setting in..:(Cedric when did you do the medical?


  • Registered Users Posts: 67 ✭✭Redzer99


    Lads I'm in the same boat, I competed a medical in April 2015 and received a phone call a couple of weeks ago regarding my preference for training dates. Still waiting on word back.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 394 ✭✭Cedric87


    Seems to me we are all in the same boat lads. I done the medical in June and had a call about two groups for training one in September and one in November and like yourselves ive yet to get that email to confirm.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 394 ✭✭Cedric87


    I was told last time I rang that there is a list and it's all to do with what number you are on the list. Offers will be made to the people who have been on the list the longest so it's a waiting game. If not September then I would say most likely November.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 115 ✭✭rookie1470


    Hi Guys,

    I got word this morning that i passed the eye test in the medical after failing it in HQ last week. I have gone to a local optician and got a test and report and sent it to HQ. Now i just have to wait for the Medical questionnaire that was filled out and signed by my GP that got lost in the post.
    If dates in Sept/Oct dont suit, what are the dates in October?? and from the comments above if they dont suit i can choose different dates!!!

    Rookie


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 394 ✭✭Cedric87


    rookie1470 wrote: »
    Hi Guys,

    I got word this morning that i passed the eye test in the medical after failing it in HQ last week. I have gone to a local optician and got a test and report and sent it to HQ. Now i just have to wait for the Medical questionnaire that was filled out and signed by my GP that got lost in the post.
    If dates in Sept/Oct dont suit, what are the dates in October?? and from the comments above if they dont suit i can choose different dates!!!

    Rookie

    Hi rookie as far as I am aware the other training dates are November, I am no longer hopeful of making the September group I would imagine there is a good number of people higher up the list so unless the dates in September don't suit them then some of us may get a place.


  • Registered Users Posts: 115 ✭✭rookie1470


    Cedric87 wrote: »
    Hi rookie as far as I am aware the other training dates are November, I am no longer hopeful of making the September group I would imagine there is a good number of people higher up the list so unless the dates in September don't suit them then some of us may get a place.

    Cheers, September dates don't really suit me as I was planning on holidays right in the middle of the dates. Once I know there's an intake in November that's grand, hopefully I will get in then.
    Cheers


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 394 ✭✭Cedric87


    rookie1470 wrote: »
    Cheers, September dates don't really suit me as I was planning on holidays right in the middle of the dates. Once I know there's an intake in November that's grand, hopefully I will get in then.
    Cheers

    No worries mate I can't take the November dates because it would be a nightmare trying to get time off close to Christmas in my job.


  • Registered Users Posts: 115 ✭✭rookie1470


    Cedric87 wrote: »
    No worries mate I can't take the November dates because it would be a nightmare trying to get time off close to Christmas in my job.

    Best of luck getting the dates you want.

    All the best


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 72 ✭✭Dr_Champion


    Hi,

    I'm in the full time recruitment , and would like to apply to the Garda reserve as a back up. I actually found out a good bit of info. But nothing on how long the process is,? Is recruitment closed ? Ino you can download the application.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 394 ✭✭Cedric87


    Hi,

    I'm in the full time recruitment , and would like to apply to the Garda reserve as a back up. I actually found out a good bit of info. But nothing on how long the process is,? Is recruitment closed ? Ino you can download the application.


    My advice is apply and forget about it for at least 2 maybe 3 years before getting your medical. I applied over 3 years ago, done my medical last year and training has been cancelled twice on me and no sign of any Movement.


  • Registered Users Posts: 523 ✭✭✭leinsterdude


    Last post is god advice, although dont get too excited, its not as much fun as you may think, but in saying that it is good life experience, as a thing to do for a while.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 72 ✭✭Dr_Champion


    Cedric87 wrote: »
    My advice is apply and forget about it for at least 2 maybe 3 years before getting your medical. I applied over 3 years ago, done my medical last year and training has been cancelled twice on me and no sign of any Movement.

    2/3 years ? That's crazy , I thought maybe a year at max . The reason I say I'd do it is because I was on the Garda you tube page and a good few recuirts were Garda Reserves and they say if your young which I am ,that the Garda reserve is the way to go, but sure if it takes that long why are they even giving that advice . And have you got training for this year? Like sure the college is open so I don't see why they can't keep reserve training and full time going ,like reserve training isn't that long. Cheers for the reply and advice lads.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 127 ✭✭thesamster


    2/3 years ? That's crazy , I thought maybe a year at max . The reason I say I'd do it is because I was on the Garda you tube page and a good few recuirts were Garda Reserves and they say if your young which I am ,that the Garda reserve is the way to go, but sure if it takes that long why are they even giving that advice . And have you got training for this year? Like sure the college is open so I don't see why they can't keep reserve training and full time going ,like reserve training isn't that long. Cheers for the reply and advice lads.

    2/3 years if your lucky . Don't think there will be any move on the cards this year .


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 72 ✭✭Dr_Champion


    I'm actually amazed people keep interest for that long . How do they get anyone in if they make them wait that long, so many people could of moved away or lost interest.
    Well with the full time going maybe not then? But I thought there was a Garda Reserve unit set up for the management and running of the Reserve gardai with a super watching over it ,if that is true how are they still in jobs ?r do they just not care?,iv read all this info online some of it was years old.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 394 ✭✭Cedric87


    I'm actually amazed people keep interest for that long . How do they get anyone in if they make them wait that long, so many people could of moved away or lost interest.
    Well with the full time going maybe not then? But I thought there was a Garda Reserve unit set up for the management and running of the Reserve gardai with a super watching over it ,if that is true how are they still in jobs ?r do they just not care?,iv read all this info online some of it was years old.

    They are too tied up with full time to even care about those waiting for the reserves. After this recruitment they will need more reserves so maybe late summer we might hear something but even then it won't be till 2017 that a class be set up.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 72 ✭✭Dr_Champion


    Sad times when the college and HQ can't keep the 2 going and when I mean going just take on 1 r 2 classes of Reserve Gardai a year so that it doesn't stop altogether. In the UK they have a much better set up.


  • Registered Users Posts: 523 ✭✭✭leinsterdude


    Its Ireland ! we are ten years behind the UK in so many ways, be jaysus be garra.
    sad but true.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 72 ✭✭Dr_Champion


    I just thought I would enquirer about the Garda Reserve recruitment and what I was told is what you lads said here that it is a long process ,but while I was talking to the lady I asked when the next time they where going to train GR and she said Middle of this year hopefully, which is only a 2 and abit months away . so to the guys that answered my question maybe a little good news for ya, she didn't sound 100% but maybe of ye gave a call yourself or Something.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 523 ✭✭✭leinsterdude


    two months away for the next influx, who could be waiting two or more years, you most likely will not get this influx, in fairness its a good life experience thing to do, but you will see the force inn a very different way, trust me.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 72 ✭✭Dr_Champion


    two months away for the next influx, who could be waiting two or more years, you most likely will not get this influx, in fairness its a good life experience thing to do, but you will see the force inn a very different way, trust me.

    Ahhh no I didn't think I would. I just wanted to pass on the info. But would love to try it, maybe Ina few years might get faster recruitment process


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 394 ✭✭Cedric87


    Bloody priceless, I needed the training to start last September as I knew my company was going under after Christmas, low and behold it did in February and now I'm starting a new job on Monday and there's not a hope of getting the time needed off for training.


  • Registered Users Posts: 523 ✭✭✭leinsterdude


    just ask, most employers will think its a good sign of you, explain the long delays, maybe they or someone they know applied also.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 72 ✭✭Dr_Champion


    I'd say they would give you the time off. You should ring HQ yourself and see , they didn't seem to bothered about it . They may not even do it she just said they were hoping to do something mid year and iv read through a fair few comments on the Garda reserve forums and I can see they don't seem to care a about the Garda Reserve a whole lot. Let us know if you get your training date ,i am curious to see will there be any movement or will the GR be forgotten about.


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