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www.military.ie the defence forces magazine | 7 18Th CTi CoUrse Pictured are members of the 18th Confidence Training Instructors (CTI) Course undergoing instruction. The course was ran from the 30th April to the 18th May. The course incorporated lead climbing, top roping, abseiling and heavy rope work, working in the Gap of Dunloe, Co Kerry, Ballyryan, Co Clare and Cloughlea in Co Wicklow. Photo: Coy Sgt John Hynes deFenCe ForCes Clay pigeon ClUb Pictured are members of the Defence Forces Clay Pigeon Club (DFCPC) along with John Murphy from the Balheary Shooting Grounds, Swords, Co. Dublin. DFCPC would like to extend its thanks to the management and staff of Balheary Shooting Grounds for the use of the grounds recently for training and development of the DFCPC. A great day was had all around with various targets that posed a challenge to the DFCPC shooters of all levels. If any member of the Defence Forces wishes to enquire about joining the DFCPC please contact: Sgt John Reynolds, Ext 2639 or john.reynolds@ defenceforces.ie. Photo: Gnr Aaron Bannon besT wishes on yoUr reTiremenT CQMS 'Stoney' Burke retires from the Defence Forces after 43 years' service. He started his career in the 11th Motor Sqn in 1974, before joining the PDF in 1975 with the 1 FAR in Murphy Bks, Ballincollig. He transferred up to 2 FAR, McKee Bks in 1977. The same year he transferred to the 2 Fd Engr Coy, Clancy Bks. The final years of his career were spent in the Curragh Camp, with promotion to CQMS in 2013 with Ordnance Base Workshops. He is due to retire in October 2018. Photo: Armn Jamie Barrett peaCekeepers memoirs book laUnCh On Friday 8th June, Col Desmond Travers (retd) launched retired Col Colm Doyle's book 'Witness To War Crimes - The Memoirs of an Irish Peacekeeper in Bosnia' in the Riverbank Arts Centre in Newbridge. Pictured (l/r) is: Conor Graham, Publisher and Managing Director of Irish Academic Press, Paul Clark, 2 Inf Bn Association and Col Colm Doyle (retd.) Photo: Des Murtagh 7 inF bn FCÁ all army winners 1960 Pictured are members of the 7 Inf Bn FCÁ who won the All Army Shooting Competition and Pte Barry Monaghan who won the individual 'Best Shot'. This was the only time the FCÁ were allowed to compete against the PDF. Afterwards it was always said that because they beat the PDF they were never allowed compete openly ever again. Pictured, Back Row (l/r): Comdt Ned Curry, Sgt Denis Peelo, Pte Barry Monaghan, Pte Sean Halpin, Pte Gerard Francis, P. Sharry, Sgt Dessie 'Lepie' Francis, Lt Jim Heron and ? MacNamee. Front Row (l/r): Cpl ? Whelan and Trg Offr Lt Mick Wright. Words/Photo: Dessie O'Hara besT FiTness nUTriTionisT in ireland 2018 Cpl Peter O'Halloran, Sp Coy 3 Inf Bn from St Stephens Bks in Kilkenny was named as the Best Fitness Nutritionist in Ireland 2018 at the Irish Fitness Industry Awards, which took place in Crowne Plaza Hotel, on 9th June 2018. This was the first year of the Irish Fitness Industry Awards, honouring Irish fitness businesses and professionals and recognising their exceptionaliy hard work. Well done Peter.

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