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28 iNf bN
aSSoCiaTioN
by Eamonn Toner Assoc. Chairperson
W
e are pleased to announce the formation of the
28 Infantry Battalion Association. The new Asso-
ciation has been formed to revive and maintain
the memories of all those who serve or have served in the
Bn since its genesis in 1973. It intends to foster and renew
comradeship organising reunion
events throughout the year. The
Association has also given a com-
mitment to support the 28 Inf
Bn museum in Finner Camp. A
meeting was facilitated by Lt Col
Prendergast, OC 28 Inf Bn, who
provided a briefing and discussed the Association's Con-
stitution and put us on an official footing. He praised the
Association for consolidating the links with the current unit
and wished them success in its endeavours. It was agreed
that an Annual Association Day would be hosted by the 28
Inf Bn to commemorate the foundation of the Bn. The day
would involve a parade, mass for deceased members
with refreshments. It was agreed that this would be at
the end of August/early September.
Membership of the Association is open to serving
members and to those who served in the Bn since its
founding in 1973. Pictured recently at the launch of the
28 Inf Bn Association in Finner Camp is L/R: Coy Sgt
Con O'Brien (representing Sgt Major), Capt Phelim Car-
roll (Bn Adjt), Lt Col Mark Prendergast (Bn OC), Eamonn
Toner (Chairperson), Liam Smith (Secretary) and John
Davies (Treasurer).
you can contact the Assoc. on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/groups/686428631413529/ or
email twentyeighth28bn@gmail.com.
5 Inf Bn Association
by John Mullally, Assoc. Secretary Photo Sgt Tom O'Niell
T
he 5 Infantry battalion Association was presented with its new Colours re-
cently. The Association was formed in 2012 when it was announced that the bn
would be disestablished as part of the DF re-org. one serving and five retired
members of the bn got together and formed the Association so the name 5 Inf bn
could be kept alive.
The last two Sgt Majors of the Bn, Dick Dillon (1999 - 2005) and Gerry Hanly (2005
- 2012) sponsored the Association Colour and formally presented it to the Committee
at their meeting held in the NCOs Mess McKee Bks on 13th February 2015. The Asso-
ciation attends military events and will be holding social events throughout 2015.
With the dis-establishment of the 5 Inf Bn the task of organising the Annual Mass
for Deceased members of the Bn has been taken over by the Association. The As-
sociation AGM is held on the first Saturday in November each year followed by the
Deceased Members Mass. Pictured L/R back row: Patrick (Marlo) Brien, Stefan O'Reilly,
Eamonn Doyle, John Mullally and Joe Hanly. Front row L/R: Christy Mahon, Dick Dillon and Gerry Hanly.
Past members of the Bn are welcome to join and can visit: www.5thbattalionassociation.com for more information or
contact: 5 Inf Bn Association, C/O NCO's Mess, McKee Barracks, Blackhorse Ave, Dublin 7 or email:
info@5thbattalionassociation.com
