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DEFENCE FORCES VS AN GARDA SÍOCHÁNA Annual Camogie Representative Game
PHOTOS BY CPL NOEL COSS
The Defence Forces and An Garda Síochána have an excellent working relationship. To help enhance and build on this relationship the two organisations come together several times a year on the sporting field; including GAA football, hurling, and camogie, soccer, rugby and golf. October 9th in the DFTC the two organisations camogie teams clashed in a battle that saw the Garda pull away in the second half to a 5-13 3-9 victory. Col Noel Joyce (EO DFTC) congratulated both teams on a fantastic match. Taking part in the game were several 2011 Senior & Intermediates All-Ireland Champions.
Wexford team players from left to right Garda Josie Dwyer (Wicklow Garda Station), Pte Shelley Kehoe (105 Inf Bn), Garda Sharon Kehoe (Terenure Garda Station) Pte Louise O'Leary (33 Res Inf Bn)
1ST CANOE SPRINT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS PHOTOS BY A/SEA DAVEY JONES, NAVAL SERVICE PRESS OFFICE
On October 1st Canoe Sprint held their National Championships in Inniscarra, Co. Cork. Members of the Cork Naval Service Reserve provided swift water rescue for the day on the regatta course. Canoe Sprint is an Olympic sport. Currently there are several athletes in training for the final qualifiers for the London Olympics 2012. Eamon Flem- ing, Director Canoe Sprint Ireland, thanked the Naval Service for provid- ing an invaluable service and that paddlers on the water could compete in a safe and secure environment.
An Cosantóir December 2011
