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Garda Recruitment - Applying to join An Garda Siochana
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Ladymuck Thesecond wrote: »Are you just doing a short swimming course? I might look into that too, just in case! I'm hoping that they won't put all there's requirements into action but like you said- it could be a good way of getting the number down. I will defo look into a refresher course for first aid- right, that's my next mission!!!
Yep just a short swimming course! literally just 6 weeks intermediate lessons!!!
Ya im hoping aswell..really im hopefull they dont.. too much pressure,,
do do go ahead and get the handy refreshers done..:)
do you reckon sept is when it will start? arent the dail still in holidays til then? haha:D0 -
Lads and ladies, I wish ye all the very best of luck for a successful application.
And hope ye'll remember this post if we ever meet at a checkpoint with my tax disc 'definitely in the post' and the aul' tyres just a wee bit on the baldy side!
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Yep just a short swimming course! literally just 6 weeks intermediate lessons!!!
Ya im hoping aswell..really im hopefull they dont.. too much pressure,,
do do go ahead and get the handy refreshers done..:)
do you reckon sept is when it will start? arent the dail still in holidays til then? haha:D
Ok you've inspired me to get swimming lessons haha
I don't really think they will have all this as requirements, but I'm too afraid to hedge my bets! All the articles that I've seen online seem to suggest Sept- I'd say public jobs are sorting the logistics out now so it's ready to rock and roll when the dáil is back. I know this question is getting way ahead of myself, but, how long does a recruitment drive take from application to possible entry to temple more (when times were good- before everything god dragged out for years!!) I wonder when will the intake start?! 0 -
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Your not going for it are you?
No. I honestly couldn't take the frustration. Doing a good job only to see the same little toerags up to the same toeraggery week after week no matter how many times they're before the courts. And every time the guards are mentioned on a certain forum on here...
I wish ye the best of luck, but I couldn't do it.
Plus I'm 39. Maybe if the opportunity was there 10 years ago when I was less cynical... 0 -
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Just in the door from my first swimming lesson, went well.. learned how to float on my back,
Any progress is good progress
All about relaxing. Next time don't tense (don't say you didn't. I know you did! ). If you just ease back and expect the water to catch you, it will. Lead with the top of your head and let your limbs go 'floppy'. People expect their head to go down as their legs come up. If you're new to swimming its a perfectly natural instinctual expectation. It only happens in water. Remember what buoyancy is. Your body is displacing water, and the water is pushing back, equal to your bodyweight. Whether you're treading water or floating, there will always be the same proportion of your body mass above the surface. Might as well have your face pointing upwards!
Oh, if your using a float, try (if you're comfortable keeping your face under water for a few seconds) floating dead straight with your arms out in front of you. As soon as you're relaxed, gently release the float and notice what happens. Bar your hands sinking down a centimetre or so, absolutely nothing. You still float. Congratulations. Add movement and you're swimming!0 -
Ladymuck Thesecond wrote: »Haha woo! At least u have em underway! I was googling lessons/courses in my local pool but seems to be all quiet until September!
Thanks haha,
You should email/ring up your pool cos sometimes they forget to advertise or something..
I joined a class thats 5 weeks old and there was no mention of it on the website..
I rang by chance
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Thanks haha,
You should email/ring up your pool cos sometimes they forget to advertise or something..
I joined a class thats 5 weeks old and there was no mention of it on the website..
I rang by chance
worth a try
Thanks for the tip!! I will do that.. A lot of the websites don't seem to be updated too often! I'll have to make some phone calls 0 -
Ladymuck Thesecond wrote: »Thanks for the tip!! I will do that.. A lot of the websites don't seem to be updated too often! I'll have to make some phone calls
No worries,
even a quick email would do,
Also lessons are very very quite this time of year due to everybody being at the beach so you ll get a lot more attention from your instructor, 0 -
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Their main concern will be your fitness level so don't worry about that!Well I'm 21 years of age, 6.2 in height so i'm very tall. I'm not fat but do suffer from gynecomastia aka man boobs
It's a family trait apparently and nothing that can be done. I'm not sure if that will affect me though?0 -
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