An Cosantóir

www.military.ie the defence forces magazine | 7 gaLLipOLi 100 On 24th April 2015, the Commonwealth and Ireland Service commemorated the centenary of the Gallipoli Campaign, at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission's Helles Memorial in Turkey. Six members of the Defence Forces travelled to participate in the commemoration, they were L/R: Sgt Joe Meade (7 Inf Bn), Armn Michael J. Whelan (No 4 Sp Wing), PO Kevin Heade (NS), PO Cormac De Barra (NS), Sgt Tracy Walsh (No 3 Ops Wing), and Coy Sgt Jim Aherne (7 Inf Bn) at the Cape Helles Memorial. Photo: Royal Navy photographer COmBineD LFtt ShOOt On 21st April 2015 members of 27 Inf Bn provided a weapons display and demonstration shoot to members of the Garda Firearms Training Unit (GFTU) at Red Barn Military Range, Dundalk. In turn, members of GFTU provided a display of their weapons. The event was concluded with a Live Fire Tactical Training (LFTT) Skills shoot. The DF works closely with an GS and a knowledge of Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) used by both organisations ensures mutual understanding and a good working relationship. Photo: Capt J Freeley, PIO 2 Bde HQ SOVereign'S Cup 2015 The Sovereigns Cup trophy is a revival of a centuries-old tradition when the 'Sovereign of Kinsale' presented a trophy for the fastest sailing craft of the time. The Irish Cruiser Racing Association (ICRA) Nationals and Sovereigns' Cup 2015 being held in the Kinsale Yacht Club from 24th - 27th June was launched on board LÉ Eithne by Minister for Agriculture, Food, the Marine and Defence Simon Coveney TD recently. He highlighted the importance of marine leisure for coastal communities, and organisers Kinsale Yacht Club, estimate the regatta could deliver €750,000 to boost the local economy. Photo by: David Branigan, www.oceansport.ie pOrtugueSe generaL ViSit Maj Gen Pedro Palhares, Portuguese Air Force is pictured with D COS Sp, Rear Admiral Mark Mellett DSM and GOC AC, Brig Gen Paul Fry. He was recently part of a visiting Portuguese delegation with their CASA CN295 aircraft to Baldonnel. Photo by: Sgt Damian Faulkner, 105 Sqn mOrtar COmpetitiOn 2015 The 6 Inf Bn won the Defence Forces Mortar Competition 2015 on the 8th May 2015 in the Glen of Imaal, Co Wicklow. The photo is of a happy bunch with the trophy. Photo by: Sgt JJ Ryan, HQ DFTC FrenCh granD prix Capt Michael Kelly continued his recent run of solid form with a win in the French Grand Prix at Chantilly recently. The 31 year-old piloted the Irish Sport Horse Drumiller Lough to a €6,000 victory after setting a very fast time in the 13 horse jump-off. Kelly claimed a win and several top three places at last month's Sunshine Tour in Vejer de la Frontera with the 12 year-old Drumiller Lough, and had similar results at the same venue with another very promising Irish Sport Horse, Mullentine Loughgall. Photo: Colin McClelland, Press Officer, Horse Sport Ireland www.horsesportireland.ie

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