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CONTENTS
Volume 86
Number 02
MAR/APR 2026
POTDF
SPORTS & CLUBS
ON PARADE
FROM THE ARCHIVES
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From the editor
— Sgt Eric Ryan
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arch was a busy period for all the An Cosantóir staff as we prepared for and had our 4th Overseas Family Support Day
in Dublin Zoo on Saturday 07th of March. As tensions rose in the Middle East, families of Defence Forces members
currently serving overseas had the opportunity to mix with other families and soldiers helping out on the day. In this
edition we cover topics that reflect the traditions of Óglaigh na hÉireann. Capt Ciara Carroll gives an insight into the UNIFIL CIMIC
cell, with the UNIFIL mission due to end, the work of the CIMIC cell is as important as ever for the people of South Lebanon.
This edition includes reflections from the Commanding Officer of 1BAR to courses, leadership, medals and much more.
"The nation which regards its defenders as well as its children will never perish." — Patrick Pearse
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THE DEFENCE FORCES
TRANSFORMATION JOURNEY
CISM REGIONAL CROSS COUNTRY
CHAMPIONSHIPS IN SCHAFFEN
BAND OF THE CURRAGH COMMAND
SERVANT LEADERSHIP AND ÓGLAIGH
NA hÉIREANN
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL CADETSHIP
DF OVERSEAS FAMILY SUPPORT DAY
REFLECTIONS OF A COMMANDING
OFFICER
CIMIC UNIFIL – CIVIL MILITARY
COORDINATION/COOPERATION
AN GHAEILGE AGUS ÓGLAIGH NA
hÉIREANN - TRAIDISIÚN BEO MÍLEATA
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FORGING THE CAVALRY SCOUT
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THE ORIGINS OF SERE
AN BONN SEIRBHÍSE DEARSCNA
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