An Cosantóir

An Cosantóir March 2019 www.dfmagazine.ie 6 | MICHAEL QUINN DSM REMEMBERED On Sunday 27th January 2019, the Dublin Branch of the Irish Naval Association, named in honour of Michael Quinn DSM, assembled at the INA plaque in Drogheda. Members of the ONE, Drogheda & Slane and Erskine Childers Branches, the UN Vets, a strong contingent from the Royal Naval Association along with representatives of the Quinn family joined us on parade. A parade was formed, the Colour party marched on and wreaths laid by our President, Bryan Gildea and by ONE. Bryan then said a few words recalling Michael's bravery on the night in question along with Paul Kellett DSM, and noting that next year will be the thirtieth anniversary of Michael's passing. The ONE made a presentation to our Chairman, Brian Farrell, recalling the fateful night. The salute was given as a recording of the Last Post and Reveille was played together with Amhran Na bhFiann. Their Annual Mass and Wreath Laying Ceremony will take place in Cathal Brugha Bks on the morning of Sunday 31st March. All are most welcome to attend. Photo: Alan T Ryan, Secretary Michael Quinn DSM Branch, Irish Naval Association NEW BLOODS ON PARADE On 13th February 2019, members of the 153rd Recruit Platoon Passed Out in St Stephen's Bks, Kilkenny. The new 2 star privates are pictured with Lt Col Murt Larkin, OC 3 Inf Bn, Comdt B. Bouchier, Coy Comdr, A/BSM Linnane, Lt Flood, Pl Comdr, Sgt Crowe Pl Sgt and their Section Cpls. Well done to them all and to the staff on the successful completion of this course. Photo: Sgt Martina Cronin, 3 Inf Bn NEW PRIVATES FOR 12 INF BN Pictured is the 151st Recruit Platoon who had their passing out parade on the 19th January 2019 in Sarsfield Barracks, Limerick. Their Platoon Commander was Lt Stapleton and Platoon Sgt was Sgt Ian Jones, both 12 Inf Bn. Photo: Cpl Mike Kelly/ www.mikekellyweddingvideographer.com RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL) ETB/DF TOBAR Pilot Project certs were presented in Cathal Brugha Bks on 11th February 2019 as recognition of prior learning which identified the knowledge, skills and competencies of the student. Great credit is due for their achievement and positivity especially to Cpl O'Rourke who has retired since after 43 years service. Pte Montgomery, BTC – Logistics & Distribution Full Level 5, Sgt O'Sullivan, 2 CIS – Logistics & Distribution Full Level 5, Cpl O'Rourke, 2 Engr – Work Practice 6 Minor Awards Level 3 & Level 4, and Pte Tate, 7 Inf Bn – Work Practice Minor Level 5. Photo: Comdt Padraic Kennedy, 7 Inf Bn

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