Garda Recruitment - Applying to join An Garda Siochana

fitz12 · 24-03-2009 02:44PM

Dr_MaSoN wrote: »

you can arrive when ever you want and you get to wander around at your own pace.

there will be students and instructors dotted around the place to answer any questions you have.

Do you know if i need a foreign language or is it just Irish and English needed.
Sorry for jumping in on your conversation i just thought ye could let me know.

TheNog · 24-03-2009 02:46PM

dkhill47 wrote: »

Anyone been to an open day. just wondering what i can expect, it it like a normal college open day, or are you put in a group and given a tour. when they say open 10 to 2 can you arrive between those time or should you be there at 10.

Try to get into a group of ye can. That way someone in the college can show you around and explin the different goings on. You wont miss anything then

Geri Boyle · 24-03-2009 03:07PM

fitz12 wrote: »

Do you know if i need a foreign language or is it just Irish and English needed.
Sorry for jumping in on your conversation i just thought ye could let me know.

http://www.garda.ie/Controller.aspx?Page=332&Lang=1&PersistList=1&PersistPage=213

A qualifying grade in 2 languages, 1 of which must be English or Irish, as follows:
English: a grade not lower that D3 at Ordinary Level
Irish: a grade not lower than C3 at Foundation Level or D3 at another level
Other language: a grade not lower than D3 at Ordinary Level, and A grade not lower than D3 at Ordinary Level, in not less than 2 other subjects

You will need to study either french or german in the college but Irish and English are fine for entry requirements. Hope that helps.

andrew1985 · 24-03-2009 03:14PM

Dr_MaSoN wrote: »

you can arrive when ever you want and you get to wander around at your own pace.

there will be students and instructors dotted around the place to answer any questions you have.

Hi Dr

do many people arrive to the open day on their own? do you mind me asking how is your training going?:)

eroo · 24-03-2009 03:15PM

Blue Belle wrote: »

You will need to study either french or german in the college but Irish and English are fine for entry requirements. Hope that helps.

Unfortunately the OP of that question will have to have another language:

A qualifying grade in 2 languages, 1 of which must be English or Irish,

fitz12 · 24-03-2009 03:27PM

Blue Belle wrote: »

http://www.garda.ie/Controller.aspx?Page=332&Lang=1&PersistList=1&PersistPage=213

You will need to study either french or german in the college but Irish and English are fine for entry requirements. Hope that helps.

Thank you. i was reading it earlier again and wasnt sure if i needed another 1. thanks

Geri Boyle · 24-03-2009 03:32PM

Eroo, i think that should read At Least one of which must be English or Irish. As in you cant have French and German as your 2 languages you must at least have a pass in english or Irish.

kerry4sam · 24-03-2009 03:33PM

while they waiting continues for the next recruitment drive: who wants some milk & cookies? :P

kerry4sam · 24-03-2009 03:33PM

Blue Belle wrote: »

Eroo, i think that should read At Least one of which must be English or Irish. As in you cant have French and German as your 2 languages you must at least have a pass in english or Irish.

yeah that's the way I always saw it also bluebell

eroo · 24-03-2009 03:35PM

Blue Belle wrote: »

Eroo, i think that should read At Least one of which must be English or Irish. As in you cant have French and German as your 2 languages you must at least have a pass in english or Irish.

1 language must be Irish or English, plus 1 other language that is not either of those

andrew1985 · 24-03-2009 03:39PM

eroo wrote: »

1 language must be Irish or English, plus 1 other language that is not either of those

you dont need another language once you have passed irish and english at leaving cert:)

fitz12 · 24-03-2009 03:39PM

eroo wrote: »

1 language must be Irish or English, plus 1 other language that is not either of those

Dose anyone no for sure which way it is????

Geri Boyle · 24-03-2009 03:40PM

eroo wrote: »

1 language must be Irish or English, plus 1 other language that is not either of those

It doesn't say that anywhere. It says one must be Irish or English.

If you have English and Irish then technically one is English or Irish.

horse1 · 24-03-2009 03:41PM

eroo wrote: »

1 language must be Irish or English, plus 1 other language that is not either of those

the only languages i did in my leaving cert were irish and english. i didnt do any foreign language and there was never a problem during my recruitment process

fitz12 · 24-03-2009 03:42PM

horse1 wrote: »

the only languages i did in my leaving cert were irish and english. i didnt do any foreign language and there was never a problem during my recruitment process

Thats coming from the horses mouth now ye

andrew1985 · 24-03-2009 03:44PM

fitz12 wrote: »

Dose anyone no for sure which way it is????

ive already passed interview and i only have irish and english at leaving cert level so you dont need another language

Geri Boyle · 24-03-2009 03:45PM

fitz12 wrote: »

Dose anyone no for sure which way it is????

This might make it clearer

http://www.publicjobs.ie/downloads/08012_Notes_for_Candidates.pdf

Page 4- Section 6 part b

eroo · 24-03-2009 03:47PM

Blue Belle wrote: »

It doesn't say that anywhere. It says one must be Irish or English.

If you have English and Irish then technically one is English or Irish.

Well when I was in 5th year a Garda that came in told me I needed an extra language besides those two.. maybe he was just saying that to encourage me to keep it up, or maybe he was wrong.:)

Nog can clear this up I'm sure.

EDIT: Thanks Blue Belle, it appears I was duped!

fitz12 · 24-03-2009 03:48PM

Blue Belle wrote: »

This might make it clearer

http://www.publicjobs.ie/downloads/08012_Notes_for_Candidates.pdf

Page 4- Section 6 part b

Ye ive been reading different things in different places and just annoying myself so i said id ask. Thanks

horse1 · 24-03-2009 03:51PM

im from the may 08 campaign. you definetly dont need a foreign language. i havent got one and no one ever asked me if i had

andrew1985 · 24-03-2009 03:55PM

horse1 wrote: »

im from the may 08 campaign. you definetly dont need a foreign language. i havent got one and no one ever asked me if i had

+1:)

Geri Boyle · 24-03-2009 04:21PM

eroo wrote: »

EDIT: Thanks Blue Belle, it appears I was duped!

Happens to the best of us... :P

lucygoosy · 24-03-2009 04:27PM

fitz12 wrote: »

Well ive been looking into doing a cert in criminology and ill see how that goes and ill probably try do something else aswell not sure what yet. the cert is a distance learning one and might not be that good but its something extra i suppose.

Im doing a diploma in Criminology pm me for details

Headshot · 24-03-2009 09:16PM

Geansai wrote: »

To be fair, in general, they will be seen. As in every job, and every process, a few will get through but it is a fairly comprehensive recuitment process.

Also, just as a side note, for anyone who is thinking about joining the AGS as a way of escaping the recession, it really is a long term solution to a short term problem. I mean, the recession will be over in a few years, but anyone who joins up will be a gaurd for life!! So, if I were thinking about joining the AGS, I would do it because I do want to that career (vocation) and not just for a safe job.

AGS ?

eroo · 24-03-2009 09:17PM

Headshot wrote: »

AGS ?

An Garda Siochana.:)

Headshot · 24-03-2009 09:19PM

Lolz ill get my coat

eroo · 24-03-2009 10:56PM

Headshot wrote: »

Lolz ill get my coat

And yer from County Tipp and all!:D

fitz12 · 25-03-2009 12:02PM

lucygoosy wrote: »

Im doing a diploma in Criminology pm me for details

PM Sent i think

li@mo · 25-03-2009 05:02PM

fitz12 wrote: »

PM Sent i think

Can you PM me aswell please?

Thanks

fitz12 · 25-03-2009 07:51PM

li@mo wrote: »

Can you PM me aswell please?

Thanks

im wating for lucygoosy to pm me back with information. ill send it on when i get it:)

Garda Recruitment - Applying to join An Garda Siochana

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