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46 REVIEWS Ga Gasced an 35ú Rang, What deeds the 35th? tells the stories of each of the 35th Cadet Class lives before, during and after their time in the military. Simply put it is a true slice of history wrapped up in a spirit of adventure with an enormous dollop of the personal revealed. Let's face it, some people dream of success, while other people get up every morning and make it happen. And did these guys? Did they what? Both whilst serving, and in the subsequent years that followed. I have cracked up laughing, had a tear in my eye, and at all times, a desire to keep reading. These are real stories by real and at times incredibly brave men whose commitment and leadership has inspired and influenced many the world over; delivering a blueprint, if you like, for how things should be done. There is a reason why the Irish Army are sought after and respected personnel with a wonderful reputation as peacekeepers. And this class embodies so much greatness. As I read the sheer breadth and scope of material supplied for this book I learned another important lesson, namely that Army men never really retire. Those same attributes and core competencies, and that desire to serve for which they were chosen as Officers in training back in 1961 are still very evident in their lives today. Many continue in management roles, often within the community, for Woodbine books are an independent bookshop located in Kilcullen, Co. Kildare. They stock a diverse range of books to suit all ages and a wide variety of tastes. Woodbine books rendered exceptional assistance to the members and families of the 35th Cadet Class with regard to the book's distribution including provision of packaging, labelling etc. They have also agreed to sell copies of the book gratis as a means of lending support to ONE's shelter initiative. Ga Gasced an 35ú Rang, What deeds the 35th? Book Review by Lynda Archer Author: Des Travers Publisher: Independently published ISBN: 9798494777409 Pages: 253 Price: €20.99 BOOKS the betterment of their communities. They are trusted and valued members of society. They are hugely entrepreneurial and successful too. They have continued to form connections and understand the issues of inequality and privilege and they continue to give back and to serve. And in the spirit of friendship and camaraderie they have continued to work together over the years, utilising their complimentary skills to achieve at whatever project they have undertaken, throwing work each other's way where appropriate. Lesson Learned: Number Four: Success is no accident. It involves an enormous amount of hard work, tenacity, dedication, learning, sacrifice and most of all – a love of what you are doing, or endeavouring to do. And the final lesson I learnt from my involvement with this class is this – that life is most certainly for living. I'm not done yet and I'm going out there and I'm going to give back. Lynda Archer is a daughter of Lt Colonel Larry Cooke, deceased. Living in London, she is on sabbatical whilst raising a young family but intends to re-enter her field of Marketing & Advertising. 35th Class 60th Anniversary with Members, Families and Families of Deceased Members, 04 Nov 2021. Front L to R: Carole Lavelle, Monica Martin, John Martin, Ann Kirwan, Claire Hartnett, Lynda Archer nee Cooke, Jane Travers, Celia Travers, Aine Lynch, Anne Fallon and Jamie Travers. Rear and Flank: George Kirwan, Eugene Lavelle, Des Travers, Paddy Walshe, John Murray, Jim Prendergast, Joe Fallon, Leo Brownen, Padraig O'Murchú, Maurice Sweeney, Walter Hayes, Kieran Jordan, Eddie Heskin, Lucy Moran nee Dodd, Neil Taylor and Carmel Walshe. Brig Gen John Martin, Cadet Captain presents the 35th Class Service Scroll, Ga Gasced Book and Coin to the Commandant of the Cadet School, Lt Col Darragh O'Brien at the 60th Anniversary of the 35th Class, 04 Nov 2021

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