Garda reserve

fathead 241188

Defo , is there goib to be many of us in this group

Cedric87

fathead 241188 wrote: »

Defo , is there goib to be many of us in this group

Im not sure I know there is a backlog so id imagine they will take a full class. Unfortunately it's based on where you are on the list so those who are waiting longer will have first choice on the September class, I hope I get the September class I don't want to wait anymore

rookie1470

Hey Guys,

Did my medical last week in HQ, passed everything except colour vision test. Doctor sent me to a local opticians for a 2nd opinion. The specialist did the test and said that i was borderline but wrote on the report that she wouldn't class me as having a colour defect!!!
Will the opticians report be accepted does anyone think??? Anyone else failed on this test???

Rookie

Cedric87

rookie1470 wrote: »

Hey Guys,

Did my medical last week in HQ, passed everything except colour vision test. Doctor sent me to a local opticians for a 2nd opinion. The specialist did the test and said that i was borderline but wrote on the report that she wouldn't class me as having a colour defect!!!
Will the opticians report be accepted does anyone think??? Anyone else failed on this test???

Rookie

I wouldn't worry mate I was borderline under BMI and the doctor in HQ said he was going to pass me and give me a chance but told me if I wanted full time Id have to bulk up.

rookie1470

Cedric87 wrote: »

I wouldn't worry mate I was borderline under BMI and the doctor in HQ said he was going to pass me and give me a chance but told me if I wanted full time Id have to bulk up.

Hopefully, but the BMI can be worked on but the colour vision can't. The optician said I was borderline but she would be reluctant to fail me on the results. So hopefully they accept that in HQ. Out of the 15 card test I got only 2 wrong!!
Has anyone had the same issue??

Cedric87

19 garda reserves graduated today seems a small class size. I wonder when they started the training

fathead 241188

Guys I still havnt said it to the bosses about sep /October training . I'm in Arklow and wint have car so I'm wondering how will I get templemore 😞 I'm already guna be down wages and I'm stressin a bit about travel

rookie1470

fathead 241188 wrote: »

Guys I still havnt said it to the bosses about sep /October training . I'm in Arklow and wint have car so I'm wondering how will I get templemore 😞 I'm already guna be down wages and I'm stressin a bit about travel

What's the exact dates in September/October??

fathead 241188

15/16 sept 2days
21st sept -2nd oct 2weeks
15 /16 oct 2 days

rookie1470

fathead 241188 wrote: »

15/16 sept 2days
21st sept -2nd oct 2weeks
15 /16 oct 2 days

Cheers, best of luck getting sorted with work and getting to Templemore.

Rookie

fathead 241188

Anyone else goin these dates ??

kerry4sam

^^^ Well Done to All Graduates & those Heading to Templemore for Training

fathead 241188 wrote: »

Guys I still havnt said it to the bosses about sep /October training . I'm in Arklow and wint have car so I'm wondering how will I get templemore 😞 I'm already guna be down wages and I'm stressin a bit about travel

Arklow -> Templemore : Bus - about 6 1/2hours, maybe travel down the day before your training.
Arklow -> Templemore : Train - about 6hours.

Have a look at Get There right here.
Maybe you might know someone who could drop you down though?

Thanks,
kerry4sam

Cedric87

Just wondering has anyone recieved the confirmation email to say they are in that group. Ive been waiting on the email to confirm I am going into the September group but I don't know has anyone else got the email yet ?

fathead 241188

Hey , Iv got few emails asking can I go in in sept , Iv only confirmed with them today that I can do these dates , I haven't ran it past bosses yet so either way I'm doing the training , waited long enough, hopefully I get email tomorrow , they gave me thurs as my deadline to confirm weather I can or can't go ,,

Cedric87

I'll have to ring tomorrow September is the only dates that suit me. When did you do the medical ?

Cedric87

I see you did the medical a year ago why the wait for training there have been a number of classes since then. Have you turned down dates or have they not been offered since your medical

Jammydodger123

Lads I got a phonecall a few weeks ago about dates and I confirmed on the phone I could do September but still no confirmation email...panic is setting in..:(Cedric when did you do the medical?

Redzer99

Lads I'm in the same boat, I competed a medical in April 2015 and received a phone call a couple of weeks ago regarding my preference for training dates. Still waiting on word back.

Cedric87

Seems to me we are all in the same boat lads. I done the medical in June and had a call about two groups for training one in September and one in November and like yourselves ive yet to get that email to confirm.

Cedric87

I was told last time I rang that there is a list and it's all to do with what number you are on the list. Offers will be made to the people who have been on the list the longest so it's a waiting game. If not September then I would say most likely November.

rookie1470

Hi Guys,

I got word this morning that i passed the eye test in the medical after failing it in HQ last week. I have gone to a local optician and got a test and report and sent it to HQ. Now i just have to wait for the Medical questionnaire that was filled out and signed by my GP that got lost in the post.
If dates in Sept/Oct dont suit, what are the dates in October?? and from the comments above if they dont suit i can choose different dates!!!

Rookie

Cedric87

rookie1470 wrote: »

Hi Guys,

I got word this morning that i passed the eye test in the medical after failing it in HQ last week. I have gone to a local optician and got a test and report and sent it to HQ. Now i just have to wait for the Medical questionnaire that was filled out and signed by my GP that got lost in the post.
If dates in Sept/Oct dont suit, what are the dates in October?? and from the comments above if they dont suit i can choose different dates!!!

Rookie

Hi rookie as far as I am aware the other training dates are November, I am no longer hopeful of making the September group I would imagine there is a good number of people higher up the list so unless the dates in September don't suit them then some of us may get a place.

rookie1470

Cedric87 wrote: »

Hi rookie as far as I am aware the other training dates are November, I am no longer hopeful of making the September group I would imagine there is a good number of people higher up the list so unless the dates in September don't suit them then some of us may get a place.

Cheers, September dates don't really suit me as I was planning on holidays right in the middle of the dates. Once I know there's an intake in November that's grand, hopefully I will get in then.
Cheers

Cedric87

rookie1470 wrote: »

Cheers, September dates don't really suit me as I was planning on holidays right in the middle of the dates. Once I know there's an intake in November that's grand, hopefully I will get in then.
Cheers

No worries mate I can't take the November dates because it would be a nightmare trying to get time off close to Christmas in my job.

rookie1470

Cedric87 wrote: »

No worries mate I can't take the November dates because it would be a nightmare trying to get time off close to Christmas in my job.

Best of luck getting the dates you want.

All the best

Dr_Champion

Hi,

I'm in the full time recruitment , and would like to apply to the Garda reserve as a back up. I actually found out a good bit of info. But nothing on how long the process is,? Is recruitment closed ? Ino you can download the application.

Cedric87

Dr_Champion wrote: »

Hi,

I'm in the full time recruitment , and would like to apply to the Garda reserve as a back up. I actually found out a good bit of info. But nothing on how long the process is,? Is recruitment closed ? Ino you can download the application.

My advice is apply and forget about it for at least 2 maybe 3 years before getting your medical. I applied over 3 years ago, done my medical last year and training has been cancelled twice on me and no sign of any Movement.

leinsterdude

Last post is god advice, although dont get too excited, its not as much fun as you may think, but in saying that it is good life experience, as a thing to do for a while.

Dr_Champion

Cedric87 wrote: »

My advice is apply and forget about it for at least 2 maybe 3 years before getting your medical. I applied over 3 years ago, done my medical last year and training has been cancelled twice on me and no sign of any Movement.

2/3 years ? That's crazy , I thought maybe a year at max . The reason I say I'd do it is because I was on the Garda you tube page and a good few recuirts were Garda Reserves and they say if your young which I am ,that the Garda reserve is the way to go, but sure if it takes that long why are they even giving that advice . And have you got training for this year? Like sure the college is open so I don't see why they can't keep reserve training and full time going ,like reserve training isn't that long. Cheers for the reply and advice lads.

thesamster

Dr_Champion wrote: »

2/3 years ? That's crazy , I thought maybe a year at max . The reason I say I'd do it is because I was on the Garda you tube page and a good few recuirts were Garda Reserves and they say if your young which I am ,that the Garda reserve is the way to go, but sure if it takes that long why are they even giving that advice . And have you got training for this year? Like sure the college is open so I don't see why they can't keep reserve training and full time going ,like reserve training isn't that long. Cheers for the reply and advice lads.

2/3 years if your lucky . Don't think there will be any move on the cards this year .