![]() ![]() ![]() “I think it’s the best decision I've ever made - and this decision to go on a show," she joked. “I wanted to give part of me to Ireland, because Ireland’s been good to me. Showing her dedication and love for her newfound home, Renata says the decision to join the reserves was one of the best she ever made. Renata joined the Irish army to feel a sense of belonging (Image: RTE) “When you’re a foreigner… no matter how long you live here, or anywhere, you just feel like you want that kind of stamp you know, just to belong to something” Galway girl Reanta opened up about her experience as a foreigner in Ireland, explaining that she decided to join the army in order to feel like she belonged. While appearing on the RTÉ dating show, Renata told viewers, “I applied and I passed my medical, my fitness test, my interview and next thing I was in a recruit camp! Up to Donegal Finner Camp” READ MORE: First Dates star and student nurse Ava praised for opening up about body image One First Date's Ireland star has shared her story of joining the Irish Army Reserves as a foreigner, in the search of a sense of belonging in her new home.ģ7-year-old Renata serves as a gunner in the Irish Army reserves, after joining their ranks four years ago.Īfter moving to Ireland from Lithuania Renata made the decision to apply to the Irish Army Reserves, having lived in Ireland for over 10 years. ![]()
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