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www.military.ie the defence forces magazine | 43 CROSS OFF THE WORDS IN THE LIST AS yOU FIND THEM. Word searches are fun, they also bring benefits you may not realise and can play an important role in keeping you mentally fit. Royal Meath branch of ONE COMPETITION €50 VOuChEr WhaT TaNk CaN yOu buy ON WWW.prOTaC.Ie? Post your answer along with your name, address and contact number to us or email subs@military.ie for a chance to win a PROTAC €50 Voucher to use in store or online. Last month's winner of the PROTAC €50 Voucher was Patrick Daly, Co Westmeath. Closing date is 21st March 2016. Protac, Market Green, Curragh Camp, Co Kildare. www.protac.ie info@protac.ie Ph: +353 (0) 45 441798 or visit us on: www.facebook.com/ protacmilitary Word search new Exhibit: Proclaiming a republic: The 1916 rising Opening Thursday 3rd March 2016, the National Museum of Ireland at Collins Barracks will mark the centenary of the 1916 Rising with an exciting new exhibition Proclaiming a Republic: The 1916 Rising. Located in the Riding School, the exhibition delves into the background of the 1916 Rising. It introduces the visitor to the nuances of early-1900s politics; the growing administrative powers of the Catholic élite; the push for Home Rule along with the counter-moves of unionism; the increasing 'Irish-Ireland' aspects of the arts and cultural sectors, and the growth of republican nationalism. The visitor will be presented with factual accounts of the individuals and the organisations which featured in the political arena of 1916, as it became increasingly militaristic in nature. The exhibition also offers the audience the unique experience of physical proximity to the people and events of Easter Week through the clothing, equipment and personal belongings that featured in every activity undertaken during that week. PalS ExHibiTion nominaTEd for 3 iriSH TimES THEaTrE aWardS We are delighted to let you know that PALS has been nominated for 3 Irish Times Irish Theatre Awards 2016 including the highly prestigious Best Production Award, Best Lighting Design and for the first time ever the Irish Times Audience Choice Award. The GPO witness history audience choice award works by audiences nominating their favourite show of 2015. PALS was without doubt one of the most amazing experiences we have ever had at the museum and it was an honour to tell the stories of these forgotten young men. Hopefully they pick up an award at the National Concert Hall on Sunday 6th March. National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Dublin 7. Ph: +353 1 6777444. Opening times: Tuesday - Satur- day: 10am - 5pm, Sunday: 2pm - 5pm, Closed Mon- days, Christmas Day & Good Friday. www.museum.ie The Royal Meath branch of ONE held an AGM recently with the following officers elected for the next three years: Chairman John To- bin; Asst Cathal Rodgers; Secretary John O'brien; Asst Victor Nugent; Trea- sure Peter Rodgers; Asst Norman Geraghty & PRO Noel Cloak P.C.

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