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Garda Reserve Training

KIERAN61

Hi,
Just just got word yesterday that I have been accepted and am travelling to Templemore this weekend for training.You normally have to visit the local station twice for interview. This I believe is a means by which they can judge your character and are more informal chats really.They just want to be sure of your level of commitment and that you know what you are getting yourself into.Roll on the Weekend.

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scanner man

hi donal 1234 are those dates for phase 1

donal1234

scanner man wrote: »

hi does anyone know when the next intake for training is

29 and 30Nov is the next date,donal1234

scanner man

hi does anyone know when the next intake for training is

The Big E

[HI , The ASP is the new baton that the Gardai wear on their belt, we done the course with the regular Gardai, a lot of physical activity, You get paid after you have completed your year. i.e From the date you first go down to Templemore. (must have your 208 hours done) mates don't really care, one way or another.. Good luck

wetgarden

Bored-Stupid wrote: »

They were just saying they are looking for more recruits. They had 2 reserves, one female trained and a male in training. They were saying that the full time guards were very helpful and they get into the thick of the action more than what would usually be thought. They are always supported by 2 guards and they were singing the praises of the self defence courses and the training in general.

Hi,

I haven't been on for a while.
Just wondering was there any negative comments at all or was it all positive feedback and where are these Reserves stationed at the moment if you know?

Also I'm wondering apart from this forum and Public Jobs (which are very good), is there any other really good website where one could get loads of info on the Garda Reserves (expectations, training, public opinion, allowances etc.)

Thanks Guys:D

lehanemore

Bored-Stupid wrote: »

They were just saying they are looking for more recruits. They had 2 reserves, one female trained and a male in training. They were saying that the full time guards were very helpful and they get into the thick of the action more than what would usually be thought. They are always supported by 2 guards and they were singing the praises of the self defence courses and the training in general.

thanks for that.:cool:

scullersky

Hey .... ive applied for the GR in Oct 2007..... I handed in my Gr2 in @ the end of march.... Im still waitin on backround checks & to be called for my medical... Does anyone know when the next intake is for the Garda Reserve?:D:rolleyes:

Bored-Stupid

lehanemore wrote: »

didn't see it, what was said?

They were just saying they are looking for more recruits. They had 2 reserves, one female trained and a male in training. They were saying that the full time guards were very helpful and they get into the thick of the action more than what would usually be thought. They are always supported by 2 guards and they were singing the praises of the self defence courses and the training in general.

lehanemore

Bored-Stupid wrote: »

Hi all,

Did anyone see the piece on Ireland AM on the GR on Friday? What did you reckon? Is there really hatred of the reserves by the full time lads and lassies?

didn't see it, what was said?

Bored-Stupid

Hi all,

Got my letter back from the GR stating I passed the interview and written report so how long will it be until the next stage?

Did anyone see the piece on Ireland AM on the GR on Friday? What did you reckon? Is there really hatred of the reserves by the full time lads and lassies?

Also when do you do the training? Is it all in Templemore and a the weekend?

donal1234

does anyone know whenthe next intake of garda reserves for training in Templemore is?
donal1234

marymulr

Trebor35 wrote: »

Hi Mary. Ah lm glad it all went well for you. I got my GR2 form by email yesterday so hope to get that back asap and hope for the best after that. When is the next phase for ye.

Hi T35. Good luck with your application. Phase 2 starts this week, we'll be starting our 56 hours of lectures over the next 7/8 weeks.:)

Trebor35

Hi Mary. Ah lm glad it all went well for you. I got my GR2 form by email yesterday so hope to get that back asap and hope for the best after that. When is the next phase for ye.

marymulr

Trebor35 wrote: »

Hey how did everyone get on at the weekend down in Temlemore. Hope it all went well. Was it hard or what ye expected.

T35, it was a great weekend. There were 37 of us there – a great bunch of people and the training staff were excellent.

We had a few scoops in Polly’s Sat night, nothing too heavy to have a clear head for the next day’s training. Was fairly wrecked going to work Monday morning so am looking forward to a lie in this weekend, also with the self defence classes I found a fair few muscles I didn’t realise I had !!!!

Trebor35

Hey how did everyone get on at the weekend down in Temlemore. Hope it all went well. Was it hard or what ye expected.

booms mcd

Heard word of the minister coming down next week is there a garda reserve grad on or something else?

lightyear

Is there a garda reserve graduation next weekend?

pvt.joker

I hear ye are staying in the college this weekend for this...

Stay out of my room ok! Hope there's still some beer left for ye in Pollys, we've been hitting it hard this week!

Jeanxx

marymulr wrote: »

HAPPY DAYS ..... BC arrived so I'll be heading down at the weekend :D:D:D:D:D:D:D

Delighted!!!

Ooo I can't wait, feels like Christmas :P

Anyway gonna go get an early night, up at half 6 for college...

Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow evening & Saturday morning!!

marymulr

Jeanxx wrote: »

I don't know if you're living in Dublin but if you are I think you can go to Joyce House & actually get your long birth cert there

If you're not living in Dublin that won't be any help at all! lol!

I'm sure you'll get it by next weekend though, I wouldn't worry about it! Things of that of nature are usually very prompt

HAPPY DAYS ..... BC arrived so I'll be heading down at the weekend

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

Trebor35

Thanks Tashamc, l bet you cant wait to finall head down. Is it on till Sunday evening some time. Well hope you have a fab time and best of luck. Did you get any hint of a station yet.

tashamc

Nice one!! I'm so bloody excited!! hehe..:p

Jeanxx wrote: »

Oh phew...

Great I can go practise on my poor friends :P

Yeah Tasha I heard you get tested on handcuffing, self defense & use of a baton... Hmmm... someone correct me if I'm wrong... please tell me I am wrong... lol!

Thanks for that Mountain Man

Jeanxx

Oh phew...

Great I can go practise on my poor friends :P

Yeah Tasha I heard you get tested on handcuffing, self defense & use of a baton... Hmmm... someone correct me if I'm wrong... please tell me I am wrong... lol!

Thanks for that Mountain Man

tashamc

Whats the test in P3 MM?

:eek:

Mountain Man wrote: »

Hi Jeanxx,

You won't be doing the test until Phase 3, so enjoy Phase 1. The staff are very friendly and I'll know you'll enjoy it just as much as I did.

Regards,

MM

Mountain Man

Jeanxx wrote: »

Well that's me done for.

I couldn't defend myself from a gust of wind.

Guys it was nice nearly knowing you, after P1 I'll be going home!
Hahaha!

Tasha you hit the nail on the head with the KGB thing!! I was in college today & I kept going on & on & on about the reserves, I was called a 'glorified lollypop lady' & smokey bacon... hahahaha! Just took it all in jest

Btw my mam (bless her...) got me a sports bag for all my stuff that I'm bringing & she goes & gets it in navy & blue... People are gonna think I'm wayyyyy too enthusiastic! Haha! Don't judge me when you see it, you know the story behind it

Hi Jeanxx,

You won't be doing the test until Phase 3, so enjoy Phase 1. The staff are very friendly and I'll know you'll enjoy it just as much as I did.

Regards,

MM

wetgarden

The Big E wrote: »

Have been in the Garda Reserve a year now, and enjoy it immensily, No problems off the regular Gardai. done the ASP course and looking forward to getting our allowance at the end of the month,, besides it been a usefull past-time , it looks good on application forms for jobs and for those going for promotion in their jobs.. Good luck

Hi Big E.

Excuse my ignorance here but what is the ASP course and how much is the allowance? Is it paid at the end of the year only?:
Also what has the reaction from your work mates and friends been like. You sent this mail on Sept 15th. Thanks:D:D:D

tashamc

Hey at least they're not callin you robo cop!! hehe!

Jeanxx wrote: »

Well that's me done for.

I couldn't defend myself from a gust of wind.

Guys it was nice nearly knowing you, after P1 I'll be going home!
Hahaha!

Tasha you hit the nail on the head with the KGB thing!! I was in college today & I kept going on & on & on about the reserves, I was called a 'glorified lollypop lady' & smokey bacon... hahahaha! Just took it all in jest

Btw my mam (bless her...) got me a sports bag for all my stuff that I'm bringing & she goes & gets it in navy & blue... People are gonna think I'm wayyyyy too enthusiastic! Haha! Don't judge me when you see it, you know the story behind it

tashamc

We all know it's important Tucker1971, it's just banter & nerves!! :eek:

tucker1971 wrote: »

To all those attending templemore on the 20th bear in mind that self defence is an important part of reserve training, and failure to pass the self defence will result in any individual been unable to progress to next phase....:(

Jeanxx

Well that's me done for.

I couldn't defend myself from a gust of wind.

Guys it was nice nearly knowing you, after P1 I'll be going home!
Hahaha!

Tasha you hit the nail on the head with the KGB thing!! I was in college today & I kept going on & on & on about the reserves, I was called a 'glorified lollypop lady' & smokey bacon... hahahaha! Just took it all in jest

Btw my mam (bless her...) got me a sports bag for all my stuff that I'm bringing & she goes & gets it in navy & blue... People are gonna think I'm wayyyyy too enthusiastic! Haha! Don't judge me when you see it, you know the story behind it

tucker1971

To all those attending templemore on the 20th bear in mind that self defence is an important part of reserve training, and failure to pass the self defence will result in any individual been unable to progress to next phase....:(