An Cosantóir

July / August 2019

An Cosantóir the official magazine of the Irish Defence Forces and Reserve Defence Forces.

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www.military.ie THE DEFENCE FORCES MAGAZINE | 7 PROMOTION IN THE CONGO Comdt Ian O'Riordan (centre) is pictured receiving his crossed swords on promotion to Commandant on 23rd May 2019. He is currently serving with the MONUSCO mission in the Congo along with Comdt Stephen MacEoin (left) and Capt Phelim Carroll. Photo: Comdt Stephen MacEoin SGT MAJOR DAVE HEAPHY After over 42 years of dedicated service to the Defence Forces, 3 Inf Bn were honoured to have a Stand Down Parade for Sgt Major Dave Heaphy in Stephens Barracks on 9th May 2019. Sgt Major Dave Heaphy is pictured inspecting the troops with OC 3 Inf Bn Lt Col Murt Larkin - All in 3 Inf Bn wish him all the best in his retirement. Photo: Sgt Martina Cronin, 3 Inf Bn ONE VETERANS' REMEMBER Pictured are members of Fr James Gilmore Branch of The Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel (ONE) at their annual Lá na bhFiann mass on 9th June in St Benedict's Church, Kilbarrack. Other ONE members and their families accompany them in remembering fallen veterans. Photo: Dessie O'Hara, ONE CAPT THOMAS KEANE REMEMBERED Pictured are members of the 12 Inf Bn who held a wreath laying ceremony for Capt Thomas Keane, C Coy, Limerick Brigade IRA who was executed by firing squad in Sarsfield Barracks on 4th June 1921. The Mayor of Limerick James Collins accompanied by OC 12 Inf Bn, Lt Col Robert Kiely laid a wreath after inspecting the honour guard. Photos: Pte Michael 'Rama' Walsh

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