Garda Reserve Recruitment 2024

irish6 · 14-06-2026 10:37AM

I go next weekend. did ye park at the tennis courts

LittleMissSunshine · 14-06-2026 11:35AM

Was there afternoon testing yesterday aswell or was it just the morning group. If just the one group per day, might suggest 70-80 being called for testing over the 4 days across two weekends

irish6 · 14-06-2026 12:20PM

not sure if this is correct but someone told me all samples are taken in the morning so they can be sent to lab on same day . not sure if true

Jimmy.1733 · 14-06-2026 01:21PM

40 people yesterday, 40 today and 40 next Saturday is what i was told. Id a 1pm slot this weekend

LittleMissSunshine · 14-06-2026 01:42PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124550092#Comment_124550092

Ah, as there is two groups each day, each group has approx 20, your math adds up. I imagine next weekend is same format bringing 80 per weekend

Crusher82 · 14-06-2026 03:31PM

Hi all might sound like a stupid question im bald so how or where do they take the sample from ? Iv not been called yet nor have I had the station interview 🙃 thanks for all the updates from everyone on here ..

Jimmy.1733 · 14-06-2026 03:46PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124550346#Comment_124550346

One of the lads this weekend got his head shaved on the Tuesday evening & got the email Wed for this weekend, he said he was in a heap 🤣

He was told arrive up anyway and they would figure it out. They shaved my legs for mine anyway

CLUM2022 · 14-06-2026 04:30PM

Very helpful as always.

Thank you

CLUM2022 · 14-06-2026 04:34PM

Going by those stats it suggests potentially upto 160 applicants been tested of 2 weekends..

Crusher82 · 14-06-2026 04:48PM

Ha iv plenty of hair on my legs ill be safe enough so thanks for the feedback 😊

Jimmy.1733 · 14-06-2026 05:14PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124549821#Comment_124549821

Yeah, the tennis courts are out front of the Golf Course, park away there and a few mins walk over the road. Check in at the entrance gate and they will tell you were to go. All very quick and easy

LittleMissSunshine · 14-06-2026 05:22PM

Head hair is preferred because each 1cm is a month so gives a month-by-month timeline.

Leg doesn't give that chronological look back, but gives a 12 months overview

Jimmy.1733 · 14-06-2026 05:29PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124550563#Comment_124550563

He took scalps from both legs anyway so it better do 🥵🤣🤣🤣

CLUM2022 · 14-06-2026 05:48PM

Wow never knew it could give an accurate breakdown like that..

Might be potentially a few no shows over the two weekends..

LikeAFineWine · 14-06-2026 07:17PM

Anyone travelling next weekend, can recommend 'One19' on the main street for food / coffee, really nice spot.

irish6 · 14-06-2026 07:47PM

ya it’s so good . they have a other one in thurles also class .

CLUM2022 · 14-06-2026 07:47PM

Will try it out minus some of my hair..

Hopeful32 · 15-06-2026 10:35AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124550346#Comment_124550346

Your leg hair will be used.

CLUM2022 · 15-06-2026 09:07PM

Evening everyone, just wondering if anyone in the group is heading to Templemore this weekend?

irish6 · 15-06-2026 10:38PM

yea i am

gibsondoyle · 15-06-2026 10:46PM

First time back in this forum in a longgg time... applied for the reserve in 2024 but was left in limbo like everybody else... applied early 2025 for full time and have since done my time in Templemore and am now operational. If anyone has any questions about the college or job, feel free to shout.

Glad to see things are starting to move forward for some of you...

All the best!

Jimmy.1733 · 15-06-2026 11:19PM

Jaysus fair play @gibsondoyle 👏

LikeAFineWine · 15-06-2026 11:56PM

Congratulations @gibsondoyle 🎊

CLUM2022 · 16-06-2026 07:42AM

Great stuff..

irish6 · 16-06-2026 10:01AM

Do you reckon is the reserves will be pushed back more with all the full time members.

i fully understand that .

gibsondoyle · 16-06-2026 11:26AM

I'd be surprised. Most of the training for the reserve is done off campus or on weekends.

goose 501 · 16-06-2026 12:05PM

Morning all i got a reply back regards station interview. Reply was my application still live but they have over 600 applicants been vetted so very much still in the process than previously mentioned. Will get there yet

CLUM2022 · 16-06-2026 02:04PM

AAre You offering you station interview?

CLUM2022 · 16-06-2026 02:06PM

Huge congrats on your new role.

Have you observed any reserve training in the last 22 months or what is your understanding of future reserve training classes for 2026?

Marty1476 · 16-06-2026 05:01PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124553777#Comment_124553777

hey Gibson,

please forgive me if I bombard you with questions 😬 and I certainly appreciate any information or advice you can share.

is there an initial full week in Templemore when you get called up ? I just trying to make sure I have enough holiday allowance to cover.

After that, how many weekends did you have to spend it Templemore.

What way does the teams/online training work, how many evenings and how long are the meetings.

what way does the station training work? How many evenings a week and how long each night?

what kind of exams/projects do you need to complete?

what did you have to do that you didn’t expect ?

I already hate my self for all the questions, but any information is sincerely appreciated

Garda Reserve Recruitment 2024

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