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mIlItary pIlgrImage to lourdes
Pictured recently is the Cadet Honour Guard
en-route to Sanctuary, in Lourdes on the Military
Pilgrimage 2017. Photo: Kevin Minihane former NS
mIlItary aIr traFFIc controllers
In June 2016, Joe Rogers was invited to a celebration of 80 years of Military Air Traffic Control in
Ireland. 54 ATC members were present. Joe had the honour of being able to trace his service back
the furthest, to 1950 as an Air Traffic Controller. Photo: Armn Dillon Lacey Byrne
annual Wreath layIng ceremony
ONE members' John Flower and Chris Culleton pictured with Minister with
Responsibility for Defence Paul Kehoe TD at the recent Annual Wreath Laying
Ceremony Irish service personnel who died at home and overseas in Wexford
Town. Photo: Patrick Hogan
27 InF bn helpIng out
Members of the 27 Inf Bn completed a relay marathon over the
Cooley Mountains raising money for a local school and ONE branch.
Pictured is unit OC Lt Col John Kilmartin presenting a cheque for
€4,000 to Jim McEneaney, Charirman ONE Dundalk Branch and to
Annette McArdle, Principal Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan. The funds were
divided between them. A big thanks to all those who supported this
event. Photo: Jim Mc Eneaney ONE
presIdentIal vIsIt to
vatIcan cIty
Pictured is Col Michael Kiernan ADC
to An tUachtarán who met with His
Holiness Pope Francis. Col Kiernan
was a member of President Higgins'
official delegation on the recent
visit to the Vatican and Holy See
on 22nd May 2017. Photo: Maxwells
Photography
Jack & JIll FoundatIon
On Saturday 17th June, 2 Cav Sqn
along with the help of Cpl Fionn from
the 3 Inf Bn provided a weapons
display for the Jack & Jill Foundation
Annual Family Day. The troops were
delighted to have the opportunity to
get involved with an excellent cause
and give the very brave boys and girls
an opportunity to see some of the
capabilities the Irish Defence Forces
have to offer. Photo: Lt Karl Dempsey,
2 Cav Sqn
