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CONTENTS
Volume 86
Number 03
MAY/JUN 2026
PEOPLE OF THE DF
ON PARADE
SPORTS & CLUBS
FROM THE ARCHIVES
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From the editor
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ello and welcome to the May/June edition of An Cosantóir. In this edition we have various articles from international
competitions, featuring the Sullivan Cup, AFSAM 2026 and The Best Warrior Competition. As units continue to train
hard at home, it shows on the international stage - whether it's on competition or overseas duties. We welcomed
home the 127 Inf Bn UNIFIL as their challenging mission came to an end, and we wish luck to the 128 Inf Bn as they start
their mission in Lebanon. Preparation for the An Cosantóir 10k race began earlier this year and we are delighted to feature
the 10k race training programme and this year's t-shirt design – designed by Airman Sam Gibney. Keep an eye on our
Instagram and Connect pages for updates on the race @Ancosantoir. We hope you enjoy this edition of An Cosantóir.
"The Strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team." — Phil Jackson
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28 INF BN COMPETE AT AFSAM
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ARW FORD F-350 SRV
AN COSANTÓIR 10K 2026
TRAINING PLAN
IGNITING INNOVATION FROM WITHIN
THE WEIGHT OF THE RANK
RE-THINKING READINESS
THE STORY OF THE 41
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WINGS COURSE CLASS
BEST WARRIOR COMPETITION: 28 INF BN
DF SUCCESS AT THE SULLIVAN CUP
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FIGHTING FIT: RDF PTL COURSE
EQUITATION SCHOOL CENTENARY
PARADE
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