An Cosantóir

An Cosantóir February 2019 www.dfmagazine.ie 6 | DF HURLING TEAM IN LONDON Congratulations to the Defence Forces Hurling Team and management who defeated the Bank of Ireland Hurling Team in a very competitive fixture which took place in London on the 23rd November 2018. Many thanks to the 1st Bn, Irish Guards in Hounslow Barracks, who provided accommodation and transportation for the duration of the trip. Photo: Comdt Stephen Molumphy CHARITY RUGBY MATCH The Defence Forces Over 35s were deserved winners over the Dáil & Seanad XV in a Charity Rugby match in Donnybrook before Christmas. In an exciting game where the rules were almost as fluid as the play the DF won 12-5. Many thanks to all the players who togged out, the Dáil & Seanad XV, Old Wesley RFC and the sponsors Sky. All funds raised went to the ONE's Fuchsia Appeal https://oneconnect.ie/ fundraising/fushia-appeal/. Photo: Comdt Rory McCann NAVY CREW MEETS AN TUACHTARÁN Pictured are members of LÉ William Butler Yeats, the ships company were privileged to meet An tUachtarán Michael D. Higgins during their recent visit to Áras an Uachtaráin on Friday 23rd November 2018. DFPES MILITARY CHALLENGE 2018 The Defence Forces Physical Education School (DFPES) Military Challenge was launched back in May 2018. With 12 teams numbering 120 soldiers from four formations taking on the challenge; in an attempt to earn the title of the Defence Force's fittest unit. The DFTC's '1 MIC Hamstrings' were ultimately triumphant and were presented with the cup and individual €40 vouchers from Elvery Sports by CMC Col McGuinness. Huge thanks to course designer Sgt Jim Maguire and all participants who made this competition so competitive. DFPES Military Challenge 2019 coming soon... Photo: Cpl Lee Coyle GAMING FOR PEACE (GAP) Pictured are members of IUNVA Post 4 (Cahir, Co. Tipperary), IUNVA's newest post, who were at the launch of Gaming For Peace (GAP) in Trinity College on the 10th January 2019. They are (L/R): Richard Purcell, John O'Callaghan, Paddy Hackett, Pat Mc Garry, and Bob Farrell. Photo Armn Sam Gibney FAREWELL EUGENE Eugene Brennan a Service Officer in Defence Forces HQ/ Dept. of Defence, Newbridge has recently retired. Eugene was one of the first people you would meet on entering the Dept, and was always welcoming. All the staff in DFHQ/DoD and An Cosantóir would like to wish Eugene the very best with his future endeavours. Photo: Pat McDonnell, DoD

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