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Rec Cian Morne (25), from
Knocknacarra, Co Galway,
said, "The two weeks were
pretty intense, but I really
liked it. Also, the discipline
required in the military will
come in handy later on as I
complete my PhD."
"I really enjoyed the foot
drill and arms drill," said
Rec Lisa Lonergan (22), a
microbiologist from Bal-
lylooby, Co Tipperary. "The
synchronised movements
are like the taekwondo I
teach. I expected the course
to be tough enough and my
expectations were fulfilled."
"The tactics were the best
part," Rec Declan Fitzpatrick,
from Pilltown, Co Waterford,
said. "The tempo was very
high but it was worth it."
Hoping to follow on
with a cadetship, Rec Jack
Corbett, from Bishopstown,
Co Cork, said, "The RDF is a
way of seeing if the military
is for me."
Due to the new selection
process, the level of high-
achievers among the re-
cruits was high and included
university graduates, nation-
al sporting champions and a
military law post-graduate.
All of those who completed
the course are now looking
forward to commencing
their 3-star training in the
near future.
