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ViSit to cathal bRuGha bkS
Pictured are members of the Fr James Gilmore Br of ONE and members of
the 7th/65th Inf Bn Association who toured the Visitor's Centre and Military
Archives in Cathal Brugha Bks on 23rd March 2018. Many thanks to those who
made these tours possible. Photo: Dessie O'Hara
PaSSiNG out PaRaDe 6 iNf bN, athloNe
Pte Jordan Brennan, 7 Inf Bn pictured at his passing out parade with his proud
father retired Cpl Jerry Brennan formally of the 5 Inf Bn in Custume Bks,
Athlone on 6th April 2108. Photo: Jordan Brennan
Pte Daniel Byrne pictured with his proud grandfather retired Pte William
Byrne. Daniel is also being posted to the 7th Inf Bn where his grandfather
served. Photo: Brian O'Neill
ballymulleN bkS, tRalee
Pictured is GOC 1 Bde, Brig Gen Patrick
Flynn who visited Ballymullen Bks,
Tralee recently with OC 12th Inf Bn, Lt
Col Sean Murphy and officers of the
Reserve Defence Forces. Photo: Denis
Walsh Photography
New aRmouReD laND cRuiSeR
Pictured are members of 217 IRISHFINBATT conducting an area
patrol with the new in-service Toyota Land Cruiser Armoured
Utility Vehicle (AUV). Having reached initial operating capability,
these vehicles are being phased into operational service with the
111th Inf Bn in South Lebanon. Representing a leap forward in force
protection and capability, the AUV will become a fundamental
part of the IRISHFINBATT fleet and a regular feature on patrol.
Photo: Lt Cian Clancy, 111th Inf Bn
bty SGt PatSy o'DRiScoll RetiReS
On 20th April 2018 a retirement function was held in Collins Bks,
Cork for Bty Sgt Patsy O'Driscoll. Bty Sgt O'Driscoll retired after
completing nearly 40-years service primarily with 1 Bde Arty Regt.
Comdt Parsons, 1 Bde Arty Regt is pictured presenting him with a
piece of Cork Crystal. Photo: Sgt Daniel Sheehan, 1 Bde HQ
