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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
