An Cosantóir

An Cosantóir September / October 2023 www.military.ie/magazine 30 | FOR REGULAR UPDATES ON ANY OF THESE CLUBS, PLEASE LOG ONTO THE CONNECT APP DF Sports & Clubs Update SOCCER The Irish Defence Forces men's soccer team played Crumlin United on 17 Oct 23 in Pearse Park Astro, Dublin 12 to commemorate the 6-month anniversary of Airman Glenn Fulllam who tragically passed away in April. The match finished 2-2. Brig Gen Campion made a presentation to Crumlin United on behalf of the DF and a presentation was made to Glenn's children of money raised by UKAF player Tom Claisse. Glenn played for both teams and has left a huge void with both. But the clubs are filling that void by creating a bond between DF Soccer and Crumlin United with players/staff from both sides already working together for fundraisers etc this year. This is in addition to the AC supporting a tournament in the summer where a fundraiser was held for his family. #neverforgotten GAA On Thurs 19th Oct Defence Forces football and hurling played AIB in the first game of the 2023 representative series. The game this year were hosted by AIB and took place in Croke park, this year marked the 40th Anniversary of this fixture between the DF and AIB and was fitting that it was held in Croke Park. In football the game was well contested by both sides but AIB eventually came out winners but thankfully Df hurlers won the second game to leave it honours even on the day. In future games this year DF football and hurling will look to compete in fixtures v Bank of Ireland and An Garda Síochána. GOLF The 14th CISM World Military Golf Championship was held in San Diego, California, USA from 01-08 Oct 2023. Over one hundred competitors from 17 countries participated in the competition played on the Admiral Baker Golf Course. The Defence Forces team was composed of six male and three female golfers. Chief of Mission was Brig Gen Brendan McGuinness, GOC, DFTC. There was success for the Defence Forces with the Men's team winning a bronze medal and Cpl Joe Hannigan winning bronze in the Men's Senior category. ATHLETICS Track and Field The Defence Forces Centenary 'All Army' Outdoor Track and Field Athletics Championships was held in The Watershed complex in Kilkenny on 13 Sept 2023. The event had many noteworthy and creditable performances with great competition in all events to become a Defence Forces Champion. Col Sheerin EO 1 Bde kindly presented prizes which gave this event the gravitas of a centenary event for all those involved. The Mulcahy Trophy for best overall athlete was awarded to Comdt James Ledingham who also won the 800m, 1500m and 5000m events. A full list of results can be found on the DFAA Athletics IKON page. The Defence Forces Athletics Committee hopes to expand its SOCCER: Brig Gen Campion making a presentation to Crumlin United Manager SOCCER: Crumlin United Team SOCCER: DF Soccer Team GAA: DF Football Team at Croke Park GOLF: Sgt Niall Kennedy and Capt Mark Doyle at the CISM Golf Competition GOLF: Comdt Elaine Guinan at the CISM Golf Competition GOLF: Irish delegation at CISM Golf: Back L-R: Cpl Joe Hannigan, Cpl Richard Finn, Comdt Regina Foley, Sgt Niall Kennedy, Sgt Brendan Healy, Front L-R: Comdt John Fitzgerald, Capt Mark Doyle, Pte James Everard, Brig Gen Brendan Mc Guinness, Comdt Elaine Guinan and Cpl Jennifer Kingston GOLF: The Irish Team before the opening ceremony

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