Garda Reserve Applicants-Introduce Yourself (see Moderator note in post#1)

kerry4sam

Mod Note:

As per title of thread, this thread is for Introductions of yourself and your updates on your applications.

Any more general queries about background checks or anything not relating to this thread won't be allowed in here and they will either be moved or deleted as appropriate.

Thanks.




Hey!

kerry4sam here, part of the auld furniture now at this stage. I applied this year and
- have my Initial Interview & Report Writting done since April
- after I passed that I filled out and sent in my BRform for background checks
- had my interviews with local Sergeant and Superintendent in early May
and I am currently waiting on a call for a Medical

Sincere Best of Luck to everyone who wishes to apply and to those who are waiting on various stages

DK47

ahh come on lads and ladies:cool:, don't be shy
- I applied on publicjobs.ie on 2nd of April 2008
- had my Interview & Report Writting 30th June
- got result 2 weeks later on the 14th of July
- handed in in my BRform for background checks on 17th of July
- had my interview with Superintendent on the 29th of July
- and I'm waiting on a call for a Medical

GOOD LUCK;)

cathykelly

Im way behind ye....
Applied in early june
interview is between the 20th and 22nd Oct
Im fierce nervous but really looking forward to it all the same.
CK

lehanemore

applied august 2007
interview and report writing in november 2007
handed in BR form in march 2008
interview with the super april 2008
couple of phone calls from sergeants during the summer of 2008
called for med in jan 2009
templemore for 2 days in april 2009 (phase 1)
6 weekends of legal studies in may/june 2009 (phase 2)
exam early july 2009
2 days in templemore july 2009 (phase 3)
started phase 4 in aug 2009 - 2 years after initial application.

limerick2009

DK47 wrote: »

ahh come on lads and ladies:cool:, don't be shy
- I applied on publicjobs.ie on 2nd of April 2008
- had my Interview & Report Writting 30th June
- got result 2 weeks later on the 14th of July
- handed in in my BRform for background checks on 17th of July
- had my interview with Superintendent on the 29th of July
- and I'm waiting on a call for a Medical

GOOD LUCK;)

fair play to you for sticking with it.thats some wait.17 months since initial application:).i thought i was waiting long at 9 months.

sdanseo

-applied April/May 2009
-First interview first week of June
-told I passed third week of June
-Handed in the BR July 2009
-turns out the Guard didn't copy the form or submit the app :rolleyes:
-rang HR two weeks ago, they're chasing it up so waiting on Super interview and BR checks

Best of luck to ye all

ASTRACLUB

Oops! i thought it will be a quick process month or two :-(:(

Applied: Mid June'09
Interview: Today 09/09/09

Waiting for call (2 weeks, as they promised),
will update accordingly but i am a bit down to see the people waiting for a long time!!
Is there any chances in future to promo GR for permanent gardai> just asking!!

redsurfer

hi all

app. in oct 08
exam nov 08
super. april 09
med aug. 09
email yesterday saying i in
starting 25 sept

YAHOO

sdanseo

ASTRACLUB wrote: »

Oops! i thought it will be a quick process month or two :-(:(

Applied: Mid June'09
Interview: Today 09/09/09

Waiting for call (2 weeks, as they promised),
will update accordingly but i am a bit down to see the people waiting for a long time!!
Is there any chances in future to promo GR for permanent gardai> just asking!!

Not really the therad for it but no you can't be promoted directly from Reserve Garda to Garda, but they do (and in fact I think they're obliged to) take GR service into consideration in interview for the full-time job. I can only guess it'll stand to you.

Anyone done it I wonder?

munster4868

Application: Sep 07
Interview/exam: Oct 07
BR Checks: Nov 07
Super Interview Dec 07
Medical Feb 08
Phase 1: March 08
Phase 4: May 08
Phase 5: Nov 08
1 year done post graduation

sf94

Applied: Jan 09
PAS Interview: Feb 09
Sgt. Interview and handed in BR: March 09
Super Interview: April 09
Medical: Jul 09
Beginning Phase 1 25th Sept.

lehanemore

ASTRACLUB wrote: »

Is there any chances in future to promo GR for permanent gardai> just asking!!

I would say that if it happens in the PSNI and the Met etc, then it only stands to reason that eventually some sort of transition programme could happen.

We might see white blackbirds first, but we live in hope.

Like 5 years ago there was no reserve, before that people born overseas could not apply, before that you had to be over a certain height and have chest measurements x,y and z, one time you had to be less than 28 years of age, previously you had to have Irish etc.........

There is a lot of change in AGS, most of it slow but you'd never know what will happen next.

mac51

hi all have my interview and writen test next week would be greatfull for any info on the test etc cheers..

DK47

mac51 wrote: »

hi all have my interview and writen test next week would be greatfull for any info on the test etc cheers..

hey mac51 check out here its a dedicated thread, all the information you need, good luck.:)

spudz21

Applied at the start of May this year
Had interview and written-start of July
Got the letter 3 days later to say I had passed
Was working on my Form Br for a while.
Now have decided to withdraw my application from the Reserves.

Just want to say thanks for all the help on boards and best of luck with your applications:D

I'll be back when the full time drive starts up:p

Bored-Stupid

Has anyone that is waiting on a medical date rang or mailed them? I asked and was told they are still doing background checks but its a bit rediculous at this stage!

Application - Feb 08
Interview - Mar 08
BR Form - May 08
Met Super - Sep 08
Sgt Interview - Nov 08
Awaiting Medical Date

The newbies seem to be processed quicker going by redsurfer and sf94? Why is this?

I'm listening

Bored-Stupid wrote: »

The newbies seem to be processed quicker going by redsurfer and sf94? Why is this?

It's all down to the background checks, if you are lucky and have all your relatives living in Ireland, it will take a lot quicker that someone who has relatives aboard.

Mc Jakester

Hi all, Here it is.....

Applied: Feb 09.
Interview/Exam: March 09.
Sgt. Interview and handed in BR: March 09.
Super Interview: Late March 09.
Background checks: Ending soon.
Meds: Still awaiting.
Starting: 09??

Maybe this year?

Keep it up lads and ladies....:cool:

ASTRACLUB

[QUOTE=ASTRACLUB;
Applied: Mid June'09
Interview: Today 09/09/09
Waiting for call (2 weeks, as they promised),
QUOTE]
Got a letter today as "passed interview and written test"
so now
status updated:

Applied: Mid June'09
Interview: 09/09/09
Result: 17 September

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to be continued..

maguff

Hi all,

Applied Dec 08'
Interview / Written Test Jan 09'
Interview with the local Inspector July 09'
Still waiting for background checks to clear
No idea when I will get a medical
Looks like i just missed out on September training.

Anybody any idea when training is in 2010

Spartan09

Applied Feb 09
Interview May 09
BR Submitted June 09
BR returned to HQ Sept 09
Waiting on Sgt / Super Interview and Medical

barneycotter

hi all did my
interview in late sep
informed pass 2weeks later
filled out br form handed in 11oct
dats were i am todate

poconnor16

Hi all,

I'm way behind you guys!! I applied on public jobs last week!:o And obviously have heard nothing since.
And based on all your informative posts - patience is a virtue...

fifth

I applied ages ago and missed out on an interview last year but I'm going to the next one in my area soon.

Don't care how long it takes, I've been waiting for the full time for a while now and I think this will be a great way to see what it's like. I know it's going to be really tough because you're basically out there on the front line with the full timers and you have to take all the sh!t that they take.

It seems the medical is what's holding most people up here. Oh well, my advice to everyone, keep waiting! It'll come around eventually..

rookie09

Hi folks

applied in september 09
interview 29 october 09
recieved letter to say i passed, 2 november 09;)
in the process of completing BR form

so thats where I am for the moment:D

kerry4sam

Hey,

@ everyone who has posted here, well done folks on reaching the stage you are now at. I wish everyone well in their training, whenever you all get the call

klong

May as well liven the place up slightly...

Applied June 09
Interview & report writing exercise early September
Received "well done" letter a bit after that
Submitted BR September 21
Meeting with Sergeant next week.

Is there any link between meeting Garda sergeant/super and how well BR is proceeding?

darren__fallon

Had my interview in november got my results 3 days later.. submitted my background check on december 3rd... waiting on my meeting with the sergeant.



was just wondering i dont meet the educational qualifications, I have a leaving cert but i didnt get the maths grade and i have to film out the exemption form, im really worried about this and fear ill be rejected beacuase of this. Has anyone else had the same problem ive had?? any advice would be welcome.

rookie09

Well folks

Finally handed in my BR form last week into my local station,hopefully Im not waitin too long!!!
next step Sgt interview.

DK47

- I applied on publicjobs.ie on 2nd of April 2009
- had my Interview & Report Writting 30th June
- got result 2 weeks later on the 14th of July
- handed in in my BRform for background checks on 17th of July
- had my interview with Superintendent on the 29th of July
- December 22 2009 got call for a Medical

billyhead

DK47 wrote: »

- I applied on publicjobs.ie on 2nd of April 2009
- had my Interview & Report Writting 30th June
- got result 2 weeks later on the 14th of July
- handed in in my BRform for background checks on 17th of July
- had my interview with Superintendent on the 29th of July
- December 22 2009 got call for a Medical

Hi,

What date did you receive for the medical?

DK47

billyhead wrote: »

Hi,

What date did you receive for the medical?

the second week of january

klong

klong wrote: »

May as well liven the place up slightly...

Applied June 09
Interview & report writing exercise early September
Received "well done" letter a bit after that
Submitted BR September 21
Meeting with Sergeant next week.

Is there any link between meeting Garda sergeant/super and how well BR is proceeding?

Have since had super interview as well. Fingers crossed for a call for medical in January...

kerry4sam

DK47 wrote: »

- I applied on publicjobs.ie on 2nd of April 2009
- had my Interview & Report Writting 30th June
- got result 2 weeks later on the 14th of July
- handed in in my BRform for background checks on 17th of July
- had my interview with Superintendent on the 29th of July
- December 22 2009 got call for a Medical

hello again , great Christmas present for yourself.

I'm after waiting over 8months now & it is damn disheartening hearing your news after such a short time-frame. Don't get me wrong though, I am delighted for you, I do know you & after everything, you do deserve this news.

barneycotter

Applied June 09
report and interview sept
letter two weeks later starring I passed
handed in br oct 4
met serg nov 7

have heard nothing since would love to meet the super before the new year doesn't look like that's gonna happen now

DK47

kerry4sam wrote: »

hello again , great Christmas present for yourself.

I'm after waiting over 8months now & it is damn disheartening hearing your news after such a short time-frame. Don't get me wrong though, I am delighted for you, I do know you & after everything, you do deserve this news.

Cheeres Kerry, sorry if I have dishartened any one with my news, esspecially you Kerry, I feel bad for everyone waiting, maybe I should have kept my good news till after Christmas, their holding back on yours kerry, because they know you will be too good, and show them all up.:p

kerry4sam

DK47 wrote: »

Cheeres Kerry, sorry if I have dishartened any one with my news, esspecially you Kerry, I feel bad for everyone waiting, maybe I should have kept my good news till after Christmas, their holding back on yours kerry, because they know you will be too good, and show them all up.:p

ha, don't know about that but cheers. I'll give you a buzz over Christmas hun

ASTRACLUB

i am also waiting after putting my BR form to gards on 3rd November,
no news yet!!
do i need to ring somewhere to check my status???

can't wait to start training but when will they ring.....??

lehanemore

there should be a stickie saying...

"there is no way of knowing how long you will have to wait"

But aim for a year and you won't be disappointed if it's sooner

Put it to the back of your mind and get on with the rest of your life, go on holidays, go to college, have babies etc

If you get in, you get in, once you pass the med you can start training or defer to the next intake if the timing doesn't suit you.

Dubbhoy

Hey Guys

I applied in early Septerber 2009
Interview and Wriitten test mid sept
2 weeks later passed
sent in Form to HRM
Waiting on word back ....
Anyone know the next stage !:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

da__flash

Dubbhoy wrote: »

Hey Guys

I applied in early Septerber 2009
Interview and Wriitten test mid sept
2 weeks later passed
sent in Form to HRM
Waiting on word back ....
Anyone know the next stage !:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

more then likely a inspector or super interview which ever really and then if you get recommeded and your BR checks out you will be called for a med i think and then training should start i think :cool:

ASTRACLUB

just got a call from local garda station that they want reference from 2 referee on a seperate letter?
dont know why but i think things are moving for sure.

rgds
AC

chippy12

hey gang hows things, did anyone get called for a medical this Thursday the 21st of jan in garda hq.i got my call last week was waiting about 9 months at least.im gussing theres an intake quite soon so ,would any one no the date of the intake??? chippydan from cork.

klong

chippy12 wrote: »

hey gang hows things, did anyone get called for a medical this Thursday the 21st of jan in garda hq.i got my call last week was waiting about 9 months at least.im gussing theres an intake quite soon so ,would any one no the date of the intake??? chippydan from cork.

Early February. Next intake after that is late March.

Dubbhoy

Metting the super this friday So hopefully get the medical next week:D

chippy12

thanks klong

Big Nasty

Hi guys,

I've just spent the last hour or more reading through various posts in this forum and have found it very interesting. I have an interest in this myself and I was wondering the reasons people join the reserves as opposed to becoming a full time garda? Are the reserves seen as a 'back door' in to becoming a full timer?

Thanks!

da__flash

MCMLXXV wrote: »

Hi guys,

I've just spent the last hour or more reading through various posts in this forum and have found it very interesting. I have an interest in this myself and I was wondering the reasons people join the reserves as opposed to becoming a full time garda? Are the reserves seen as a 'back door' in to becoming a full timer?

Thanks!

its not a back door as such its just a help it gives you an insight and experince to what its like and may help you gain entry into full time

Big Nasty

da__flash wrote: »

its not a back door as such its just a help it gives you an insight and experince to what its like and may help you gain entry into full time

Thanks for answering, I just asked this question again in 'Garda Reserve Force' as it seems to get more traffic!

(Delete if necessary Mods)

jmc1546

Hi Guys,

Iv been reading alot on here but im a new to post here.

Applyed Dec 09,
Interview Jan 10,
Got the letter to say i passed 10mins ago (Feb 10)

I think the only reason i passed was due to the information here.

Thanks Guys.
John.

klong

klong wrote: »

Have since had super interview as well. Fingers crossed for a call for medical in January...

Update: called for medical in mid- February.