Royal Irish Constabulary The minimum age on entry was 19 and the minimum height was 5' 9", but these were lowered to 18 and 5' 8" for sons of policemen. There was also a minimum chest measurement of 36", which was increased to 37" if the applicant was 5' 11" or taller. Members could not serve in their native counties and had to have at least 7 years service before getting married. The intended wife had to be vetted by the superior officers before getting married. If permission to marry was obtained, the couple were transferred to a county where neither had relatives. The highest ranks down to and including District Inspector constituted the officers. Head Constables and Sergeants were non-commissioned officers (NCOs). Those of Constable rank were below this and were known as "the men". The ranks for the men and NCOs changed slightly in 1883. Prior to 1883, the starting rank was Sub Constable Second Class. The first promotion was to Sub Constable First Class, then Acting Constable, then Constable, then Head Constable, and then Sub Inspector Third Class. After 1883, the starting rank was changed to Constable, progressing to Acting Sergeant, Sergeant, Head Constable, and then Sub Inspector Third Class. ------------------------------------- I reckon the con'd is a note of where "they have connections"! So not to be posted there!

Yes Dave. I think the 'they have connections' is the issue. My man was connected via his wife, I've just realised. Her sister had moved to Co Wicklow from the Cavan/Monaghan area.  On Sunday, March 15, 2015 5:30 PM, Dave H via <fermanagh-gold@rootsweb.com> wrote: Royal Irish Constabulary The minimum age on entry was 19 and the minimum height was 5' 9", but these were lowered to 18 and 5' 8" for sons of policemen. There was also a minimum chest measurement of 36", which was increased to 37" if the applicant was 5' 11" or taller. Members could not serve in their native counties and had to have at least 7 years service before getting married. The intended wife had to be vetted by the superior officers before getting married. If permission to marry was obtained, the couple were transferred to a county where neither had relatives. The highest ranks down to and including District Inspector constituted the officers. Head Constables and Sergeants were non-commissioned officers (NCOs). Those of Constable rank were below this and were known as "the men". The ranks for the men and NCOs changed slightly in 1883. Prior to 1883, the starting rank was Sub Constable Second Class. The first promotion was to Sub Constable First Class, then Acting Constable, then Constable, then Head Constable, and then Sub Inspector Third Class. After 1883, the starting rank was changed to Constable, progressing to Acting Sergeant, Sergeant, Head Constable, and then Sub Inspector Third Class. ------------------------------------- I reckon the con'd is a note of where "they have connections"! So not to be posted there! ================================== https://www.google.ie/ ================================== http://www.irishtimes.com/ancestor/placenames/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FERMANAGH-GOLD-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message