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| 31 www.military.ie THE DEFENCE FORCES MAGAZINE DF HURLING & CAMOGIE The DF Ladies Gaelic Football recently held their annual Inter-Bde Competition at Liam Mellows GAA pitch in Galway. Following some competitive football the DFTC/NS combined team emerged victorious, with an inspiring performance from their Captain Cpl Dawn Hannon. As usual, the competition served as an excellent day out, with quality football, social interaction and comradery to the fore. GOLF The DF Championships was recently hosted by the DFTC in Mount Wolseley Golf Club over two days on the 12/13 June. The course was presented in great condition and proved a challenge to all who played over a very enjoyable two days. The DF Matchplay was held in the Royal Curragh Golf Club on the 28th June. 1 Bde beat the DFTC and 2 Bde beat the AC in the semi-finals which was played in the morning and 2 Bde won the final in afternoon. See our pictures for some of the results. KARATE Gnr Sean Corbett, 1 BAR, recently represented Ireland at the 14th SKIF World Championships in Győr, Hungary. A member of Tora Kan Karate Club in Ballyporeen, Tipperary, Gnr Corbett has practiced karate for 11 years. The holder of a 1st degree black belt, Gnr Corbett won the senior men's all weight national title in 2018. He has previously represented Ireland at this elite international sporting level, placing 3rd in the 65kg weight class at the 2019 Grand Prix 2. His training regime is physically and mentally demanding, especially once coupled with the busy nature of military service. 1 BAR has sought to support Gnr Corbett at the unit level as much as possible. Gnr Corbett's participation and success at this international sport event reflects positively upon the unit and the broader organisation. Karate: Gnr Corbett lands a blow in a recent match GAA: Participants at the recent DF Ladies Football Competition GAA: Cpl Dawn Hannon captain of the DFTC/NS combined team receiving the Cup from Comdt Ronan Carberry 2 i/c 1 Inf Bn Soccer: Players celebrating after scoring a goal Soccer: Players proudly with the Tri Colour Soccer: 2/Lt Eimear Nolan looking focused on the match ahead Soccer: Sgt Kim Turner a true veteran of the DF women's soccer team Rugby: Pte Caoimhe Molloy has also being selected for the Leinster Squad for the upcoming Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship Rugby: Lt Meabh O'Brien has being selected for the Leinster Squad for the upcoming Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship Soccer: DF women's soccer team at the recent world games Rugby: Tom Sheehan with the silky skills of a back trapped in a forward's body Clay Pigeon Shooting: Clay pigeon shoot held by the Air Corps

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