An Cosantóir

April 2013

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

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36 | This page is designed to give our readers an easy-to-follow list of upcoming events or notices for our wider Defence Forces Family. Readers who want to submit notices that may be of interest to others should keep their notices to the point, include contact details and send by email to: magazine@military.ie or by post to: Editor An Cosant��ir, DFHQ, Block 5, Ceannt Bks,DFTC, Curragh Camp, Co. Kildare, Ireland. PS. Our old noticeboard will still be made available on www.dfmagazine.ie ���Walk the Line��� Challenge in support of the DWMRT ��� June 22nd Up to 400 brave souls will take to the mountains on the summer solstice to raise much-needed funds for the Dublin and Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team (DWMRT). Walk the Line (WTL) which is proudly supported by ���Great Outdoors��� will see participants run/walk across the stunning mountains in Glendalough. The event starts in the afternoon from the Brockagh Resource Centre and will run into darkness enabling participants to catch the sunset on a summer solstice evening. Two challenges are available: Rescue Navigation Team Challenge is limited to 100 participants, individuals or teams of 2-4 of which at least 1 must be a competent navigator (6-8 hrs). Rescue Trail Challenge is a challenging 25km route designed for people who just love the great outdoors. See the advert on page 11 or visit www.walktheline.ie Militaria Collector needs assistance Hello, I am an ex-parachutist and collect para-wings, badges, patches and the other items from parachutist around the World. I would like communicate and exchange with similar collectors in Ireland. Thank you for any help or assistance. Sincerely yours, Dr. Ch W��jcik chester-commando@seznam.cz Curragh Military Museum Opening Times: Monday to Wednesday 10am to 1pm and 3 to 5pm; Thursday 2 to 8pm; Sundays 2.30 to 5.30pm; Closed Friday, Saturday and Bank Holidays. For all queries, contact: 045-445342 or email: curragh.militarymuseum@ defenceforces.ie. Word Search Cross off the words in the list as you find them. Word searches are fun, they also bring benefits you may not realise and can play an important role in keeping you mentally fit. april Q&A 1. What year was the IMCC founded (this issue)? Answers on a postcard to our normal address or email subs@military. ie for a chance to win two Osprey books: The Thompson Submachine Gun and Sniper Rifles both by Martin Pegler. Last month���s winner of the Osprey books: Katana, The Samurai Sword by Stephen Turnbull and Medieval Handgonnes by Sean McLachlan was Alan Kearney, DFTC. An Cosant��ir April 2013 www.dfmagazine.ie Closing date 22 Apr 2013.

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