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TPR MICHAEL KENNEDY 50TH ANNIVERSARY
On 1st July 1969, Tpr Michael Kennedy, 12 Inf Gp UNFICYP (1st Armd Car Sqn,) died tragically in a drowning accident at Famagusta in Cyprus. The
Kennedy Family asked IUNVA Post 27 (Portlaoise) to invite serving members of the Defence Forces and former comrades who served with Tpr
Kennedy overseas or at home to attend an anniversary mass and wreath laying to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his death. The mass was
celebrated in St Michael's parish church in Portarlington, Co Laois on Sunday 7th July. Michael's medals were kindly framed by Fred O'Reilly, on
behalf of IUNVA Post 27 to Michael's sister Patricia Carroll and her husband Billy. Photos: Martin Rowe, IUNVA
WEDDING BLISS
Pictured on their recent wedding day in McKee Barracks, Dublin is Lt Edward
MacSweeney and his new bride Shauna Kinsella. Lt MacSweeney has recently
taken up a new position within PR Branch as the Internal Communications
Officer. Photo: Armn Sam Gibney
UNIFIL'S CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL
Pictured L/R are Capt Campbell and Lt Kelly, who along with other
members of 114 Inf Bn UNIFIL gave a lending hand at a recent
children's festival held in Tibnin, South Lebanon. Tibnin is a town
that holds a special place for the Irish contingents serving with
UNIFIL. Photo: Sgt John Counihan, CIMIC, 114 Inf Bn
27 INF BN MARCH FOR LOCAL CHARITIES
Recently 27 Inf Bn completed a marathon relay over the Cooley Mountains in
aid of Dun Dealgan National School and ONE where they raised €2,200. The
recipients sincerely thank the officers, NCOs and men and women of the 27
Inf Bn for their continued support. Pictured are BSM John Doyle and Lt Col
Kieran Carey presenting the cheque to School Principal Debby Larkin and Jim
McEneaney Chairman of ONE's Michael McNeely branch along with other
branch members to the right. Photo: Jim McEneaney, ONE
NEW RECRUITS FOR ARMY RESERVE
Pictured are members from 28 Inf Bn and 6 Inf Bn of the Army
Reserve (AR) who recently completed their recruit training in Finner
Camp, Co Donegal. Photo: Capt John Mc Candless (AR), 28 Inf Bn
