r/Irishdefenceforces

done the basic training in custume and have no clue what to go for when I go to baldonnel. Any recommendations greatly appreciated 👍👍

I've been given a provisional date in September to start recruit training as I deffered my first offer.
Would it be wise to stop playing sport in case of injury and stick to my own workouts(running, weightlifting, pushups etc) or should i stick at it?
Also any additional pieces of advice for the recruit training are much appreicated.

I understand the title is a bit odd and vague since to my understanding there’s no lateral transfer available like there is from the British army to the Australian army for example, but does anyone know or had experience leaving the uk forces and coming across to the Defence forces ?

Genuinely curious as the more people I speak to day by day have morale issues with the way the British military involves themselves in foreign affairs after the disaster which was Afghanistan and the even more disastrous pull out thereafter, that paired with the freedom of information provided by the internet and its many sources of information has made quite a few soldiers quite disgruntled after realising some things don’t align entirely with why they’ve joined.

I recently spoke to a proud Welsh serving soldier who just threw out the idea that he’s toyed with the idea of joining the Irish army, is it this simple or do you think he’d run into complications regarding citizenship and not being part of the EU?

Thanks to anyone who can add to my question

Anyone else get a message to say the next intake is the 22nd June and they will receive an offer soon ?

I got my fitness and interview date for custume barracks. I’d have assmed that it would be at a barracks closer to me like Cathal Brugha as I live in Dublin city centre. Just wondering if this is normal or if its because there are more people applying and you just go where there is space. Thank you.

Curious as to how they mopped the floor with the Americans at the Sullivan Cup on a platform that we don't use (one that the Americans should surely be more experienced on).

First of all, I want to preface this by saying that vetting/security clearance is very personal and depends on your background, the countries you've lived in, and other factors. It can take days, months, or years (from what I heard, at least). We all know that.

I made this post to share our personal experiences with security clearance/vetting. How many months did it take for you to get your starting date?

Preferably from people who have lived abroad, but feel free to comment regardless of your situation.

I've lived in three countries (including Ireland), and my security clearance is apparently still in progress. I had my fitness test roughly ten months ago...

Hi, anyone living in Baldonnell tell me what it's like? Amenities and such. I've applied for the Air Corps and just wondering as travelling would be a pain. Thanks.

I’m gonna do my basic training soon enough and wondering if I’m allowed to be based in the same county I live in after I complete 2 and 3 star training.

Hi everyone, i left 2-3 star a few month's ago because i had other plans but it didn't work out sadly but i was just wondering if it's possible to go back as a 2 star because when you apply for general service it ask's if you have any previous service and i was wondering, maybe they would give me the option to go back and i have also heard stories of lads getting the option to do recruits again or to go back as a 2 star and i also done really well in recruits so my record is good.

Thanks in advance!

Hi all due to start JITC in a few days and then fingers crossed, Phase 2 in Haulbowline, does anyone know if you get time off in between?