An Cosantóir May / June 2025 www.military.ie/magazine
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CONTENTS
Volume 85
Number 03
MAY/JUN 2025
AFSAM 2025
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THE GAINEY CUP
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WARRIORS TESTED
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HISTORY OF THE PLATOON ATTACK
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DUTY IN A TIME OF CONFLICT
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MILEX 25
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WHAT HAVE YOU GOT IN RESERVE?
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THE 100TH CADET CLASS
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THE PROFESSION OF ARMS
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PEOPLE OF THE DF
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PUNCHING ABOVE OUR WEIGHT
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ON PARADE
SPORTS & CLUBS
FROM THE ARCHIVES
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From the editor
— Cpl Eric Ryan
THE FREE STATE COASTAL AND
MARINE SERVICE
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ompeting on the international stage can be a daunting task. It demands not only talent, but also months of preparation, hard
work, and the mental toughness to perform under pressure in front of elite soldiers from militaries around the world. In this
edition, we highlight a range of impressive achievements: members of 1 Cn Cois represented at AFSAM 2025 in Arkansas for the
International Marksmanship Competition; the Cavalry Corps took on the world's best at the Gainey Cup, members of 7 Inf Bn were
tested to their limits at a physically and mentally gruelling Warrior competition in Massachusetts; and the Defence Forces Boxing Team
delivered a strong performance at the CISM Boxing Tournament in France. Also in this issue, Comdt Egerton provides a brief history of
the platoon attack, and the Cadet School celebrates a major milestone as the 100th Cadet Class is commissioned. With our regulars
and much more, we hope you enjoy this edition!
"Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying,
sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing." — Pelé
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