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

Garda Aoife Doyle                                                                                       

I am currently on the regular unit in Kilkenny Garda Station.

I love the regular unit as it is so diverse and there is a range of different duties that I am detailed for each week.

Back in June 2019, Garda James McGuill, Garda Caroline O’Brien and I saved a male who was drowning in the River Nore on a Saturday night.

We each had a role to play in saving this male’s life.

If we did not work as a team we may not have done so.

Teamwork is such an important part of the job as a member of An Garda Síochána.

Since becoming a member of An Garda Síochána I have noticed that there is a massive emphasis placed on engaging with the community.

I have realised that engaging with the local community is the key to not only enjoying your work but also to being viewed as a competent member of An Garda Síochána.

I also enjoy getting out on the beat, stopping and speaking to members of the local community as I always enjoy the chat.

I could never picture myself doing anything other than being a member of An Garda Síochána.