Gardaí looking for people in Kilkenny to join the ranks - still time to apply!

Garda Kevin O’Donovan                                                                           

The idea to become a garda first came into my head during a primary school trip to Tullamore.

Unfortunately, by the time I was finished my Leaving Cert, a recruitment ban was in place due to the recession so I pursued different qualifications and a different career.

I finally got the chance in 2019 to put in my application form to join An Garda Síochána and I haven’t looked back since.

The ability to help the public was always very appealing to me.

I remember one incident at the early stage of my career where an elderly male needed assistance as he fell inside his home in the early hours of the morning.

The elderly gentleman was so grateful for our assistance and he thankfully made a full recovery.

The job is quite challenging, however it is also very rewarding and each day is a different day with different experiences.

The ability to be able to help vulnerable people on a daily basis is quite satisfying.

The job is constantly changing and adapting to the society that it serves and protects. It’s definitely a job worth doing!