An Cosantóir June 2019 www.dfmagazine.ie
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90TH ANNIVERSARY OF RESERVE DEFENCE FORCES
Pictured on Tuesday 16th April are RDF members of 7 Inf Bn during the
90th Anniversary of the Reserve Defence Forces in Collins Bks, Dublin.
Photo: Pte Eoin O'Shea (AR), 7 Inf bn
D COY VISITS ARBOUR HILL
Pictured are recruits from D Coy, 7 Inf Bn who were part of a
work party for the 90th Anniversary of the Reserve Defence
Forces in Collins Bks. They visited the 1916 leaders plot in Arbour
Hill to learn more about Irish history before the main ceremony.
Photo: Rec Lukasz Gancarz, 7 Inf Bn
IN MEMORY SGT NOEL
FITZPATRICK (AR)
Pictured is the family of the
late Sgt Noel Fitzpatrick
(AR), 6 Inf Bn who passed
away suddenly in March
2019 receiving a plate from
Comdt Pat Tobin. The plate
was inscribed with his service
details in recognition of the
high regard in which his Army
Reserve comrades held him.
The presentation took place in
the NCOs Mess Custume Bks,
Athlone. "Ar dheis Dé go raibh
a anam." Photo: Cpl C Noonan
(AR), 6 Inf Bn.
PO DERMOT 'FROGGIE' HALPIN REMEMBERED
On the 14th May 2019 members of the Naval College hosted a small
ceremony to mark the 5th Anniversary of the death of Petty Officer
Dermot 'Froggie' Halpin. Family and friends were invited to attend,
and a wreath was laid at his monument in the NC HQ garden,
followed by a reception in the NCOs mess. Photo: Naval Service
1916 CENTENARY COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS
On the 14th May 2019, serving and retired members of the NS CIS
Branch gathered for a coffee morning to mark the presentation of 1916
Centenary Commemorative Medals to CPO Cronan Doyle (Retd), and
to PO Paul Cummins (Retd). It was great to see many of our retired
colleagues again. Photo: Naval Service
