News & Insights

Registration is now open for the Emergency Services & Military Expo 2026, taking place in the RDS Dublin on Thursday 19 March 2026. This free one-day event is for serving and former members of Ireland’s emergency services and military who want to explore their next chapter – whether that’s promotion, a new role within service or a move beyond the uniform. To celebrate the launch, the first ten people to register will receive a free “Thank You For Your Service” t-shirt, posted

Dreaming of a career in An Garda Síochána? You're not alone. The application process is competitive, but you can give yourself the best possible advantage with our new online webinar, Into the Blue.

Join Productivity Expert Niamh Moynihan at the Career Horizons Expo Athlone 5 Sep 2025 for her keynote “Strategies for Sustainable Success.” Free tickets!

We’re delighted to announce internationally renowned psychologist and high-performance coach Niall O’Carroll as a keynote speaker at the Emergency Services & Military Expo in Athlone on Friday 5 September. His talk, “Flip the Switch – Turning Negativity into Action”, will share practical strategies for achieving peak performance, drawn from a career working with Olympic champions, global sports organisations, and leading companies.

An update on the Athlone Expo

Welcome Carlo Griffin, new Director of Training at Out of the Blue! With 30 years in An Garda Síochána, he's here to empower frontline professionals.

Out of the Blue Recruitment is launching soon — a new platform connecting frontline professionals with employers who value your experience. Whether you're staying in service, planning for later, or exploring a new direction, we’re here to support your next step.

The past year has been nothing short of a remarkable journey for Out of the Blue Training Ltd. Founded in late 2023 by Stephen Moore, a...

Paschal Taggart will deliver a keynote on affordable housing for key workers at the April 4th Career Horizons Expo, officially opened by the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Emma Blain.

Stephen Moore announced full details of the Career Horizons Expo 2025 — a landmark event supporting emergency services and military personnel in shaping their post-service future.

Stephen Moore joined Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show to highlight the Career Horizons Expo and why tailored support matters for those leaving frontline service.

Stephen Moore appeared on the 10Forty Podcast with Conor Foster to talk about confidence, career change, and the transition from frontline service to civilian life.

Out of the Blue announces its dedicated team of interview coaches in February 2024 — supporting Gardaí and other frontline personnel with expert preparation for competency-based interviews.

In April 2024, Out of the Blue hosts Ireland’s first career fair for frontline personnel approaching retirement — a landmark event supporting Gardaí, emergency workers, and military personnel.

Stephen Moore joined Virgin Media’s Tonight Show to discuss the Dublin riots and the support needed for frontline officers.

In the wake of the shocking events in Dublin on 23 November 2023, our founder Stephen Moore felt compelled to speak out. Drawing on his...

Stephen Moore joined the Q102 Breakfast Show to talk about the valuable and transferable skills Gardaí develop — and why these are in demand far beyond frontline service.

Out of the Blue founder Stephen Moore spoke to The Sun about why he launched the company — and how it’s helping Gardaí and other frontline officers plan a smooth career transition.

Out of the Blue is proud to welcome Maria Cunningham to our coaching team. With deep experience in career transitions and active retirement, Maria is here to help you plan your next step with confidence.

In November 2023, Out of the Blue Training was featured in the Sunday Independent business section. Founder Stephen Moore shared his journey from Garda service to setting up a company that now supports others making their own career transitions.