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Spot the difference C O M P E T i T i O N Last Issue's WInner Was Dean ConnoLLy 1) Record the number of changes in the area provided. 2) Mark them on the photo and fill in your details. 3) Post it in by 02 May to: Spot The Difference, Connect, DFHQ, Block 5, Ceannt Bks, Curragh Camp, Co. Kildare. Defence Forces Newsletter Number of changes: Name: Address: Email: Defence Forces Newsletter It's YOUR newsletter! If you have suitable content, email it to connect@military.ie To be in with a chance of winning a €100 voucher from Newbridge Silverware: COURSES MARCH – JUNE 2014 Course From/to Location Javelin CLU Conversion 17 – 21 Mar & 07 – 11 Apr IWW Mortar Instructor 02 Jun – 08 Aug IWW RDF Std NCO 26 Apr – 11 Jul IWW All Arms Std NCO 18 Mar – 23 May IWW Advanced Spreadsheet 21 Apr – 25 Apr CIS Sch Digital Indoor Range 07 - 11 Apr & 12 – 16 May CIS Sch Theatre Graphics Presentation 24 Mar – 27 Mar CIS Sch Arty Std NCO 05 Jul – 18 Jul Arty Sch Battery Technical Assistant 19 May – 25 Jul Arty Sch FST Commander 26 May – 25 Jul Arty Sch Combat Tracking Instructor 19 May – 23 May Cav Sch International MP 12 May – 23 May MP Sch Tentage and Shelter 07 Apr – 19 Sep Ord Sch Technician Weapons Intelligence 07 Apr – 25 Apr Ord Sch Asst. Swim Teacher 24 Mar – 04 Apr DFPES Basic Swim 14 Apr – 25 Apr DFPES Health Related Fitness 26 May – 13 Jun DFPES Course NCEF 07 Apr – 02 May DFPES Obstacle Course Instructor 18 Mar – 21 Mar DFPES Orderly Room Sgt 12 May – 23 May Mil Admin Sch This is only a small selection of courses. For additional information see the ATD on the intranet, or contact your orderly room. FixTURES Event Date Location DF Recce Concentration 18 Mar – 21 Mar DFTC DF Small Arms Comp 24 May – 28 May TBD DF Sniper Concentration 26 May – 30 May DFTC DF Hill Running Series 26 Mar & 23 Apr TBD Level IV Kayak 15 Apr – 19 Apr Wicklow Beginners Dinghy Sailing May TBD Dublin Basic Dive Course 13 May – 24 May Bere Island DF Half Marathon 23 Apr Galway Boxing: DF v Irish 'A' Team 09 Apr – 11 Apr Dublin Golf: Fitzgerald – Kenny Cup 17 Apr Stackstown GC Hurling: DF v Cork GS 26 Mar Cork Beginners Rowing Course 07 Apr – 11 Apr Dublin Indoor Rowing Champs 16 Apr DFPES Rugby: DF v GS 19 Mar DF to host. Rugby: Hooker Regan 7's 17 Apr DFTC Rugby: Kinsale 7's 4 May – 5 May Cork Soccer: Cunningham Cup 02 May & 09 May Various Clay Pigeon: Challenge Shoot 06 Apr TBD Volleyball: DF Champs 26 Mar & 27 Mar TBD This is only a small selection of fixtures. For additional information see the ATD on the intranet, or contact your orderly room. DF SAILING INSTRUCTION There will be dinghy sailing instruction every Thursday afternoon from 01 May to 01 September. The lessons will be conducted in Dun Laoghaire, with no experience necessary for potential stu- dents. For more information, contact Capt Catherine Lundon, IC DF Dinghy Sailing, at 6352 or catherine.lundon@defenceforces.ie. CliCk HERE TO viEw A2 POSTER

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