An Cosantóir March 2016 www.dfmagazine.ie
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THomaS KEnT Tricolour
The presentation of an encased Tricolour to the
Thomas Kent family took place at a recent reception
in the Officers Mess, Collins Bks, Cork. Brig Gen
Philip Brennan (GOC 1 Bde) is seen here presenting
the tricolour to Prudence Riordan of the Kent family.
Photo by: Sgt Barry McCarthy, HQ 1 Bde
1 bdE rEcruiTS donaTE To SVdP
A donation was made to Saint Vincent DePaul on behalf of the 135th & 136th recruit
platoons at a reception at Collins Bks recently. The Recruits made a collection of over
€900 on the night of their passing out parade reception at the Silvers Springs Hotel
in Cork. Pictured L/R: Capt Brendan Kelleher (BTC 1 Bde), Anne McKernan (Fundraising
Officer SVP South West Region), SS Oisin O'Higgins (1 Cn Cois) representing both
recruit platoons, Mr Gerry Garvey (Regional Administrator SVP), and Coy Sgt John
Thompson (BTC 1 Bde). Photo by: Sgt Barry McCarthy, HQ 1 Bde
farEWEll and bEST WiSHES
Pictured is RSM Eddie Porter, Mil Col presenting
RSM Paddy Doyle, HQ DFTC with a statue on
behalf of Mil Col NCOs Mess on his retirement
from the DF after 40+ years. Photo by: Sgt JJ
Ryan, HQ DFTC
rETirEmEnT luncH
Pictured is Col Willie O'Dwyer, EO DFTC with
serving and retired members of 51st Cadet Class at
his retirement lunch on 4th February 2016, in the
Curragh Camp. Photo by: Sgt JJ Ryan, HQ DFTC
flagS To ScHool iniTiaTiVE
On Monday 25th January 2016 members of the Defence Forces visited
Willow Park Junior School, Blackrock, Co. Dublin to present them with
the national flag to commemorate the Easter Rising 1916. Principal
Jim Casey said, "I would like to thank Sgt Larry Havers and Tpr Jessica
Slevin for doing a 'wonderful job' last Monday in our school. They
were excellent ambassadors for our Defence Forces." Pictured L/R: Sgt
Havers (1 ACS), Paddy (K4), Zach (J6), Harry (K3), Ronin (P6), David (J5),
Michael (K6) and Tpr Slevin (1 ACS). Words/Photo: Jim Casey, Principle
Willow Park
