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CENTENARY OF THE
FOUNDING OF THE
IRISH VOLUNTEERS,
ÓGLAIGH NA
HÉIREANN
photos by Armn Jason Byrne (105 Sqn)
O
n Sunday 24th November 2013, a state ceremony
to mark the centenary of the founding of the Irish
Volunteers, Óglaigh na hÉireann was held in the
Garden of Remembrance, Dublin. President Michael D. Higgins with An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD led the ceremony,
with other members of government in attendance. Over
three hundred members of the Defence Forces participated in this event including a Cavalry Escort, Military Bands,
Guard of Honour, Cadet Honour Guard, Representative
Bodies from across the Defence Forces and an Air Corps Fly
Past. This centenary has a unique relevance and significance for the Defence Forces.
"This year marks the centenary of the foundation of the
Irish Volunteers. The state commemoration planned for
November will have particular relevance for the Defence
Forces. The military professionalism and tradition of loyalty,
which was set by the Irish Volunteers, a century ago is evident in today's Defence Forces. Many of you here today will
play a significant role in this ceremony and in other centenary commemorations as we move through this decade of
commemorations."
Alan Shatter TD
Minister for Justice and Defence
PDFORRA ADC on 2nd October 2013
An Cosantóir Dec 2013/Jan 2014 www.dfmagazine.ie
