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Garda Recruitment - Garda Trainees (Templemore)

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    #1502
    WillFerrell93
    Closed Accounts Posts: 459 ✭✭WillFerrell93


    Kerrbear92 wrote: »
    Just sent away the measurements for the uniform :) can't wait to get down! Can anyone suggest a decent cheap laptop? Only have a netbook so doubt I'll need to buy a bigger one!

    Sent mine Friday :) Getting real now! I reckon once it has Microsoft on it its fine


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    #1503
    Kerrbear92
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭Kerrbear92


    WillFerrell93 wrote: »
    Sent mine Friday :) Getting real now! I reckon once it has Microsoft on it its fine

    Yea ill buy the cheapest one I can get with Microsoft on it ha! Wonder how the newest recruits are getting on after their first week?


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    #1504
    Turbo T
    Registered Users Posts: 138 ✭✭Turbo T


    Folks, your judo suit can be bought in the college shop. Don't be spening a fortune on it. You won't need it for a while anyway.

    A printer is always a good one to bring and extra ink ;)


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    #1505
    TheBhoys
    Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭TheBhoys


    Kerrbear92 wrote: »
    Just sent away the measurements for the uniform :) can't wait to get down! Can anyone suggest a decent cheap laptop? Only have a netbook so doubt I'll need to buy a bigger one!

    There's a few good deals on in Currys at the minute, not much over €220 if you're looking for a new one? But then Microsoft office on top of that costs a bit more, but I'd definitely go for a new one over a second hand one with Microsoft already installed.. Just depends on your funds!


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    #1506
    TheBhoys
    Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭TheBhoys


    Turbo T wrote: »
    Folks, your judo suit can be bought in the college shop. Don't be spening a fortune on it. You won't need it for a while anyway.

    A printer is always a good one to bring and extra ink ;)

    You'd advise bringing a printer down with you on the first week? I'll be going up and down on public transport after the first week, so I'd rather not cart it down after that!


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    #1507
    WillFerrell93
    Closed Accounts Posts: 459 ✭✭WillFerrell93


    Kerrbear92 wrote: »
    Yea ill buy the cheapest one I can get with Microsoft on it ha! Wonder how the newest recruits are getting on after their first week?

    Yeah I was wondering myself.. I assume they are being told not to post on this any longer.. Will be us pretty soon :)


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    #1508
    Blueandwhite15
    Registered Users Posts: 266 ✭✭Blueandwhite15


    TheBhoys wrote: »
    You'd advise bringing a printer down with you on the first week? I'll be going up and down on public transport after the first week, so I'd rather not cart it down after that!

    Where abouts are you traveling from? I'd happily give you a lift if u pure going my way I'm sure others would too.
    Yeah I'd say they were told no more posting..anyway T Minus 21 days.


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    #1509
    TheBhoys
    Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭TheBhoys


    Blueandwhite15 wrote: »
    Where abouts are you traveling from? I'd happily give you a lift if u pure going my way I'm sure others would too.
    Yeah I'd say they were told no more posting..anyway T Minus 21 days.

    I'm pretty sure I'll be well out of your way...Donegal, it's well out of everyone's way! Haha I hope to get a car of some sort back again after a few weeks, but until then it'll be public transport, but thanks again!


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    #1510
    Turbo T
    Registered Users Posts: 138 ✭✭Turbo T


    TheBhoys wrote: »
    You'd advise bringing a printer down with you on the first week? I'll be going up and down on public transport after the first week, so I'd rather not cart it down after that!

    Not the 1st week no but in time.
    You can car pool sure there won't be a problem.
    If you're bringing stuff down by car on the first week then bring it if you have it but you'll be able to organise lifts anyway man so don't worry.


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    #1511
    Blueandwhite15
    Registered Users Posts: 266 ✭✭Blueandwhite15


    TheBhoys wrote: »
    I'm pretty sure I'll be well out of your way...Donegal, it's well out of everyone's way! Haha I hope to get a car of some sort back again after a few weeks, but until then it'll be public transport, but thanks again!

    I could get you alot closer might save you a few euro... sure ill chat you down there


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    #1512
    TheBhoys
    Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭TheBhoys


    Blueandwhite15 wrote: »
    I could get you alot closer might save you a few euro... sure ill chat you down there

    Well get a proper chat in a couple of weeks


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    #1513
    Mc Garnigle
    Registered Users Posts: 86 ✭✭Mc Garnigle


    Good morning..Just flicking through this..Has there been a intake called for Nov 23rd? Passed Medical,PCT, Super etc back in June and OOM is mid 500's. Just getting a bit fed up..Any feedback would be appreciated


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    #1514
    WillFerrell93
    Closed Accounts Posts: 459 ✭✭WillFerrell93


    Mc Garnigle wrote: »
    Good morning..Just flicking through this..Has there been a intake called for Nov 23rd? Passed Medical,PCT, Super etc back in June and OOM is mid 500's. Just getting a bit fed up..Any feedback would be appreciated

    Yeah man we starting on 23rd November.. Few of us have OOM's in the 750's but Vetting was back quick.. Vetting is the problem!


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    #1515
    TheBhoys
    Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭TheBhoys


    Mc Garnigle wrote: »
    Good morning..Just flicking through this..Has there been a intake called for Nov 23rd? Passed Medical,PCT, Super etc back in June and OOM is mid 500's. Just getting a bit fed up..Any feedback would be appreciated

    That's a hell of a wait for someone in the 500's, I'm in the 800's and was called for the November intake, must have family living abroad which will be holding the vetting up, you could always ring HRM and ask what the situation is just to clarify for yourself?


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    #1516
    Mc Garnigle
    Registered Users Posts: 86 ✭✭Mc Garnigle


    TheBhoys wrote:
    That's a hell of a wait for someone in the 500's, I'm in the 800's and was called for the November intake, must have family living abroad which will be holding the vetting up, you could always ring HRM and ask what the situation is just to clarify for yourself?


    Cheers. No no family abroad. All at home..Just losing a bit of interest with all this waiting. Tried ringing and emailing but no response...Thanks for the replies


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    #1517
    redout
    Registered Users Posts: 11,435 ✭✭✭✭redout


    Mc Garnigle wrote: »
    Cheers. No no family abroad. All at home..Just losing a bit of interest with all this waiting. Tried ringing and emailing but no response...Thanks for the replies

    You may have lived abroad? Or someone close in the family may have and then returned. I was told by HRM that there are people waiting over a year because they lived abroad and still no response from whatever country the Gardai have attempted to contact.


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    #1518
    Turbo T
    Registered Users Posts: 138 ✭✭Turbo T


    Mc Garnigle wrote: »
    Cheers. No no family abroad. All at home..Just losing a bit of interest with all this waiting. Tried ringing and emailing but no response...Thanks for the replies

    Don't lose interest man ! Its worth the wait ðŸ‘


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    #1519
    CS1234
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭CS1234


    Anybody heading down the 23rd know what the deal is with time off over Christmas??


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    #1520
    WillFerrell93
    Closed Accounts Posts: 459 ✭✭WillFerrell93


    CS1234 wrote: »
    Anybody heading down the 23rd know what the deal is with time off over Christmas??

    Wish I did!


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    #1521
    redout
    Registered Users Posts: 11,435 ✭✭✭✭redout


    I think I read way back in this thread that last year they were back in day after Stephens day - which was 29th. Someone will probably be able to clarify.


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    #1522
    Turbo T
    Registered Users Posts: 138 ✭✭Turbo T


    redout wrote: »
    I think I read way back in this thread that last year they were back in day after Stephens day - which was 29th. Someone will probably be able to clarify.

    Yea lad, we were let go on the 23rd of Dec and we were back the monday afterwards which was the 29th until the 31st. Half day i think.
    Could be different this year now


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    #1523
    ollieo
    Registered Users Posts: 236 ✭✭ollieo


    Can anyone tell me if you can take days off during training?

    I have a wedding in Spain in May but I'll probably be in the first intake of the new year March/April and these will clash.

    Thanks.


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    #1524
    bk1989
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭bk1989


    Mc Garnigle wrote:
    Good morning..Just flicking through this..Has there been a intake called for Nov 23rd? Passed Medical,PCT, Super etc back in June and OOM is mid 500's. Just getting a bit fed up..Any feedback would be appreciated

    I'm in the same boat as you, everything complete since June. the waiting does get pretty tiresome alright but I did spend time in Australia so that's what's holding me up.. Very frustrating still though, don't understand how nothing can be done to speed things up


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    #1525
    ceatharlach abu
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15 ✭ceatharlach abu


    Turbo T wrote: »
    Yea lad, we were let go on the 23rd of Dec and we were back the monday afterwards which was the 29th until the 31st. Half day i think.
    Could be different this year now

    I think the 28th of december might be a bank holiday?? Be nice if it was ha


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    #1526
    Muggle24
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭Muggle24


    TheBhoys wrote:
    Just the judo suit and the clothes brush left for me..still unsure as to what a clothes brush is! Ha

    Like a lint roller ?


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    #1527
    Turbo T
    Registered Users Posts: 138 ✭✭Turbo T


    Muggle24 wrote: »
    Like a lint roller ?

    A lint roller will do the job too.

    Don't forget a neddle and thread for buttons popping off epaulettes and the hems of trousers falling down


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    #1528
    WillFerrell93
    Closed Accounts Posts: 459 ✭✭WillFerrell93


    Turbo T wrote: »
    A lint roller will do the job too.

    Don't forget a neddle and thread for buttons popping off epaulettes and the hems of trousers falling down

    I wouldnt know where to start with a needle and thread!! haha Id just hurt myself


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    #1529
    bjmully
    Registered Users Posts: 19 ✭bjmully


    TheBhoys wrote:
    I'm pretty sure I'll be well out of your way...Donegal, it's well out of everyone's way! Haha I hope to get a car of some sort back again after a few weeks, but until then it'll be public transport, but thanks again!


    What part of donegal you travelling from?


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    #1530
    TheBhoys
    Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭TheBhoys


    bjmully wrote: »
    What part of donegal you travelling from?

    Around the Letterkenny area, just outside it actually


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    #1531
    bjmully
    Registered Users Posts: 19 ✭bjmully


    TheBhoys wrote:
    Around the Letterkenny area, just outside it actually


    Letterkenny myself! Mountain top area!!


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