An Cosantóir

An Cosantóir October 2016 www.dfmagazine.ie 6 | Forensic collision surveying course The Forensic Collision Surveying Course was conducted in the MP Sch, DFTC on 27/28 July 2016. This initial course sees the MP Corps equipped with six newly qualified surveyors for traffic collision and major incident scenes. Back Row: Cpls Aaron Phelan, David O'Leary, Stephen Hogan, Laura Buckley, Ian Farrell, Shane Farrell. Front Row: Mr Fran Mullally, Comdt Shane Courtney, Lt Col Bernard Markey, CS Pat Balfe, Mr Niall Hand. Photo: Sgt Colin McNamara 1 Bde small arms competition Lt Col Mary Carroll OC 1 Cn Cois is pictured with members of the Bn who took part in the 1 Bde Small Arms Competition on 5th August 2016 in Kilworth Camp. The group is made up of the GPMG, falling plates, rifle and pistol teams. The Bn won the GPMG in both team and individual, falling plates and the novice rifle. They also took home the Combined Weapons Cup. Photo: Cre Greene, 1 Cn Cois lt maurice dease vc The memory of Lt Maurice Dease VC, Royal Fusiliers, and a native of Coole, Co Westmeath was honoured with the unveiling of the Victoria Cross Monument and Commemorative Paving Stone on 23rd August 2016. Lt Dease was posthumously awarded the very first Victoria Cross of WWI, having died at Nimy Bridge during the Battle of Mons on 23rd August 1914. The flag party were: Sgt John McDonnell, Lt Barry Piper, RSM Noel O'Callaghan and Sgt Ollie McNamee all 2 Bde Arty Regt, Athlone. Photo: CQMS Ger O'Connor, RDF C Coy, 6 Inf Bn curragh Families hospital On Saturday 27th August 2016, the unveiling of a monument of the Curragh Families Hospital took place. The Curragh Families Hospital and all who passed through its doors were remembered at the unveiling to commemorate the once famous landmark. Pictured are Dr Sean Dunne and Flt Sgt Matthew McNamara, CIS Sqn. Photo: Martin Rowe iunva post 1, pride oF place award The IUNVA gardens at Arbour House won the "Best New Entry" award in the Stoneybatter Pride of Place section of the 2016 Dublin City Council Neighbourhood Competition. For years, visitors to Arbour House have been impressed with and proud of the HQ's surroundings. The beautiful gardens are the hard work and dedication of the wonderful team of volunteers who lovingly maintain them. All in IUNVA are delighted to see their work recognised by DCC. Pictured are: Michael Stanford with the trophy, Peig Fletcher, Thomas Fletcher, Tara Scully, Doreen Brunkard and Sylvester Doyne. Photo: George Kerwin, PRO IUNVA lt col sean hennessey Pictured in Collins Bks Cork on 12th September for the 70th Anniversary of his commissioning is Lt Col Sean Hennessy Retd, 1 Mot Sqn (front row centre). Lt Col Hennessy who retired on 11th February 1983 is pictured along with EO 1 Bde, Col Brian Monaghan, and serving and retired members of the Cavalry Corps. Photo: Cpl Christine O'Leary, HQ 1 Bde

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