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Last day in uniform for Sgt Jonathon Scott, 1 Bde Engr Coy. Pictured In NCOS’ Mess with his 2 brothers and his father BSM Will Scott (Retired). Between them and Will’s two brothers, they have an incredible 58 tours of duty. Gentlemen, thank you for your service and loyalty.
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Huge congratulations to Pte Eddie Kenny, Logs Cell, 1 Bde Hq, who managed Rockmount AFC to victory in the Centenary FAI Intermediate Cup. This cup is the premier competition in Irish amateur football. Eddie has also served as a coach+player with the DF soccer team.
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Last day in uniform for CS Gerry O Connor after 40 years’ outstanding service. 11 trips overseas, constant involvement in all infantry activities, exemplar of physical fitness. Enjoy your retirement Gerry.
@DF_Sgt_Major
@df_recruitment
@OC_Collins_Bks
@bemore
.
@DF_DCOS_SP
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GOC 1 Bde, Brig Gen Brian Cleary, making a presentation to Comdt Eamonn Kenneally to mark his retirement after an outstanding, loyal and selfless 38 years of service, always leading from the front.
@defenceforces
@DFPRB
@DF_COS
@DF_DCOS_SP
@DF_Sgt_Major
@WingAssociation
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Mercy Hospital nurses brought safely for night duty by members of 1 Bde MP Coy this evening. Duty calls, the patients come first.
@DF_Sgt_Major
@df_recruitment
@bemore
@Mercycork
@mercy_nursing
#StormBabet
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Laoch Mór Gaelach!
Brig Gen Cleary, making a presentation to Sgt Gemma O'Connor, to mark her great success as an athlete, as she retires from Snr Inter County Camogie.
All in the DF are delighted that she is not retiring from the Defence Forces, just yet!
#strengthenthenation
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Personnel from Collins Bks this morning boarding their transport for McKee Bks from where they will travel to Dublin Airport to deploy to UNIFIL as part of the 121 Inf Bn. Stay safe and look out for each other.
@DF_Sgt_Major
@DF_ACOS
@DFCavalryCorps
@DFPRB
@irishpolbatt
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It is with a very heavy heart that we bid goodnight to one our much respected colleagues, Sgt Gordon O’Leary, 1 Bde Engr Gp, who sadly passed away today after a long illness. May he rest in peace.
@DF_ACOS
@dftc_pio
@DF_Engineers
@DF_Sgt_Major
@2BdeGoc
@DFPRB
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Barber, drummer, basketballer, mentor, soldier. Cpl Joe O’Meara, 1 Bde Arty Regt and ex-4 Inf Bn, had a farewell coffee morning in the NCOS’ mess today. The very best of luck Joe in your retirement and thank you for your 40 years’ service.
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It is time for you to come home, brave Soldier, and rest. You have done your duty.
@irishpolbatt
@DFPRB
@DF_COS
@irishmissionun
@UN
The coffin bearing the remains of UN peacekeeper Private Seán Rooney, at Beirut Airport
@rtenews
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Personnel from Collins Bks, Cork preparing to leave their loved ones today as they depart for o/seas service with 123 Inf Bn UNIFIL. We wish them a safe trip. Thank you to the families for their support which makes it possible.
@DF_DCOS_SP
@DF_Sgt_Major
@bemore
@irishpolbatt
@un
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EMPTY GUNS!! EO 1 Bde Col Tom O’ Callaghan, due to retire in May, fired his last round in the Glen. Col O’Callaghan and his classmate Brig Gen Brian Cleary were both commissioned into the Arty Corps in 1983. Thanks to OC Arty Sch, Lt Col Noel Maher and all School Staff.
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Lt Luke Maloney and Pte Paudie Sheehan, 1 Bde HQ attending the MTU Careers Fair today on their campus in Bishopstown. Plenty of interest from the students with engaging questions about a life in uniform. More info available from
@df_recruitment
.
@DF_Sgt_Major
@DF_DCOS_SP
@MTU_ie
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Women from Collins Barracks, Cork who took part in the Echo Women’s Mini Marathon today- great effort from everyone.
@DFPRB
@DF_Sgt_Major
@DF_ACOS
@bemore
@Deirdreforde
@echolivecork
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Since 29th May, Communication Specialist from
@naval_service
have joined 1Bde CIS to support the recovery of
@HSELive
IT systems in
@CUH_Cork
. BZ to all
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Col O'LEHAN, EO 1 Brigade, was delighted to welcome the family of General Michael COLLINS to the Barracks named after him today. The values and example of General COLLINS continue to inspire the men and women of Óglaigh na hÉireann
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1 Bde Eng Fast Water First Responders assisting Middleton residents this evening.
@corkcitycouncil
@DF_Sgt_Major
@bemore
@MidletonChamber
@df_recruitment
#StormBabet
@DF_Engineers
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1 Bde Army Reserve are conducting Exercise Babyaga, a 72-hour multi-unit effort in Kilworth this weekend. More than 200 troops are participating. FOB being established in these pics.
@df_recruitment
@dfreserve
@bemore
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Members of the 119 Inf Bn
@UNIFIL_
returning home to their families in Collins Bks, Cork for an emotional reunion after their 6 month deployment. Thank to to all families for their love and support during the deployment.
@defenceforces
@DFPRB
@DF_ACOS
@DF_Sgt_Major
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Following a request from
@HSELive
, this morning communications specialists from 1 Brigade CIS began supporting the effort in
@CUH_Cork
to restore IT systems. This is just one part of the
@defenceforces
and CIS Corps response to the
#CyberAttack
#NoCommsNoMission
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Congrats to students on 23 Potential NCOs Course who graduated today in Collins Bks, Cork. Well done to all and thank you to staff of 1 Bde Training Centre. Enjoy your well-earned leave.
@bemore
@DF_Sgt_Major
@df_recruitment
@DF_DCOS_SP
@goc_dftc
@2BdeGoc
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Women of 1 Bde part taking in a confidence jump off of the LE George Bernard Shaw with their NS colleagues as part of confidence and team building exercises.
@DFPRB
@DF_Sgt_Major
@goc_dftc
@2BdeGoc
@naval_service
@DF_ACOS
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Lt Col Cathal Keohane enjoying Comdt Emmet Gardner’s regaling the tales of the battle won at the 1 Brigade Small Arms Shoot. Shooting, outdoors, enjoyment, comradeship. A life less ordinary.
@12infbn
@3_Inf_Bn
@1CnCois
@defenceforces
@DF_Sgt_Major
@DFPRB
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The Captain with two Lieutenants. 2/Lt's KELLEGHER and O'NEILL, 1 Brigade CIS were delighted to meet
@Paul_OConnell
today at the Leadership Lunch in Cork County Hall.
#WomenInSTEM
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1 Brigade Engineer Coy continuing to assist Cork CC with the clean-up today in Midleton. All hands on deck to get life back to normal.
@DF_Sgt_Major
@df_recruitment
@Corkcoco
@MidletonChamber
#StormBabet
@bemore
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Personnel from Collins Bks, Cork getting plenty exercise today filling those sandbags in Owenacurra. Who needs the gym?
@DF_Sgt_Major
@df_recruitment
@defenceforces
@MidletonChamber
@FOwenacurra
@corkcitycouncil
#StormBabet
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Well done to Lt HUGHES and Sgt O’BRIEN,
@12infbn
, for their charity work in support of maternity hospitals.
#StrengthenTheNation
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1 Brigade Cavalry Squadron maintaining watch during the visit of HRH Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall as part of the AGS lead security operation in Cashel.
#StrengthenTheNation
#gardainfo
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A poignant gesture from a kind member of the public at Collins Bks, Cork on the one-year anniversary of our fallen comrade Pte Rooney RIP.
@DF_Sgt_Major
@df_recruitment
@DF_DCOS_SP
@irishpolbatt
@UNPeacekeeping
@2BdeGoc
@goc_dftc
@OneFuchsia
@IRLDeptDefence
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What did you do on Saturday night? Guard duty, perimeter patrol, attended CO’s orders, prep’ed for the night shoot. Just the usual stuff. How bout you?
@df_recruitment
@dfreserve
@DF_Sgt_Major
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1 Brigade Artillery Regiment departing Collins Barracks this morning as part of their Operational Capability assessment which begins today. Huge work and prep was put in for the exercise which will last for 72 hours.
@DFPRB
@DF_Sgt_Major
@DF_ACOS
@OC_Collins_Bks
@bemore
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1 Bde Engineers on-site in Midleton this evening pumping water away from homes and premises. When is the rain going to stop?
@Corkcoco
@MidletonChamber
@DF_Sgt_Major
@bemore
@defenceforces
#StormBabet
@IRLDeptDefence
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The 171 Recruit Platoon began training on the 28th of August 2023 and successfully completed recruit training on the 17th Nov 2023. Throughout the past 12 weeks , the students of the 171 Rec Platoon have completed various phases of training to qualify as a 2* private.
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Comdt Ian Snee, OC 1 BTC starting the students of the 23 Potential NCOs Course on their massive 12 hour charity run for the wonderful Marymount Hospice. Teams will be rotating through the course and will be based in the Marina area. Best of luck today. Stay hydrated!
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S/S Claire Finucane, of an Cead Cois, Galway, acting as flag bearer for the Galway team at the Senior
@OfficialCamogie
Final today. Well done to all taking part today for their
#sportingexcellence
and
#teamwork
#StrenghtenTheNation
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Students from DF AR Potential NCOs Course who passed out today in Collins Bks, Cork. Leadership, fitness and resilience were required in abundance and they met all these challenges.
@dfreserve
@DF_Sgt_Major
@DF_DCOS_SP
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1 Bde Field Engineers conducting final checks, on flood defence equipment, ahead of a Red weather warning coming into affect early tomorrow.
#Teamwork
#prepared
#StrengthenTheNation
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OC 1 Bde Arty Regt and Collins Bks, Cork, Lt Col A.P. Keohane helping to serve up Christmas Dinner to those on duty today. To use a terrible pun- “that’s a cracker”!!
@DF_ACOS
@DF_Sgt_Major
@defenceforces
@DFPRB
@OC_Collins_Bks
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Our proud ex-service personnel forming up on parade prior to the Centenary Commemoration in Collins Bks, Cork this morning.
@OneFuchsia
@DF_Sgt_Major
@DFPRB
@DFPRB
@defenceforces
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Director of Army Reserve, Col Ollie Dwyer, addressing the troops during their 72 hour exercise. Enjoy those fine days in Kilworth!
@df_recruitment
@DF_Sgt_Major
@dfreserve
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Strengthening. The. Nation. Our. Nation. For. 100. Years.
@defenceforces
@DFPRB
@simoncoveney
@IRLDeptDefence
@DF_DCOS_SP
@DF_Sgt_Major
@OneFuchsia
@2BdeGoc
@goc_dftc
@naval_service
@GOCAirCorps
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Brig Gen Cleary, GOC 1 Brigade visited Ex Prologue this afternoon in Kilworth. This Comms & Info Services (CIS) exercise focused on the deployment of tactical radio and network capabilities.
#NoCommsNoMission
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SETTING HER SIGHTS ON VICTORY! Congratulations to Sgt Lisa Walsh, manager of the Cork ladies U14 football team, on winning the Munster A Championship last weekend. Well done to all the players and staff, on a great team effort.
#SportingExcellence
#teamwork
#StrengthTheNation
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1 Brigade CIS played Shandon Celtic yesterday in the annual CS Sean Hennessy challenge match. This annual fixture brings together the family, friends and comrades of the late CS Hennessy. Thanks to Shandon Celtic for a great game, and opportunity to swap memories of Sean.
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Personnel from 1 Brigade Cavalry Squadron led by Captain Brian O’Shea marching in today’s Easter Parade in Dublin.
#strengthenthenation
#valuesinaction
#alifelessordinary
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120 personnel from 1 Bde, took on Cork City's renowned St Patrick's Hill, in a FUN RUN in aid of
@PietaHouse
, this morning. A great morning was had by participants! Thanks to
@corkcitycouncil
and
@GardaTraffic
. To donate go to
#Militaryfitness
#teamspirit
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Do you remember your first night in bks as a recruit? Members of the 171 Recruit Platoon, 1 Bde Arty Regt, falling in on the Main Square this evening.
@df_recruitment
@bemore
@OC_Collins_Bks
@DF_DCOS_SP
@DF_Sgt_Major
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After an arduous but rewarding period of training, the students of the 22 Potential NCOs’ Course passed out today in Collins Bks, Cork under the command of OC 1 BTC, Comdt Michael Parsons.
@DF_Sgt_Major
@dfbemore
@DFPRB
@OC_Collins_Bks
@3_Inf_Bn
@12infbn
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Basic infantry skills on show today with 1 Bde Army Reserve. Weather was very warm which brings its own demands. Replen and supply, personal admin, rehydration etc. Long hours in the field builds mental + physical resilience. Fantastic effort from all.
@df_recruitment
@dfreserve
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1 Bde Arty Regt welcomed 39 new inductees to Collins Bks, Cork this morning to begin their recruit training. Pictured are the recruits being sworn in by the young officers of the BAR. Best of luck in your military career.
@df_recruitment
@OC_Collins_Bks
@DF_Sgt_Major
@DF_DCOS_SP
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Yesterday, EO 1 Bde, Col Ray O'LEHAN, was delighted to host a visit from the HNMLS Karel DOORMAN. Capt JANSEN told the impressive story of Admiral DOORMAN and shared valuable insights into the joint operations carried out by the ship.
@NLinIreland
@defenceforces
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Robust training for the 171 Recruit Pl in Kilworth-looks like they’re enjoying themselves. Thanks to AC Photo Section.
@df_recruitment
@irishaercorps
@DF_Sgt_Major
@bemore
@OC_Collins_Bks
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Great turnout in Collins Barracks and plenty of volunteers who signed up for the IBTS blood and platelet donation programme.
@defenceforces
@strengthentheNation
@Giveblood_ie
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Lt Col Cathal Keohane, OC 122 Inf Bn UNIFIL, addressing the troops as part of their MRX prior to their deployment. Rigorous, realistic training is required to prepare personnel for any situation that they may encounter overseas.
@UNIFIL_
@irishpolbatt
@df_recruitment
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Best of luck to Pte Rob Diffley, 1 Bde, and his team mates from Passage West Rowing Club, as they represent Ireland in the World Coastal Rowing Championships, today in Portugal.
#Teamwork
#StrengthenTheNation
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There’s fitness. And then there’s combat fitness. Personnel of 1 Brigade Arty Regt preparing for their upcoming OCC (international evaluation exercise) in the Campfield, Collins Bks today.
@DFPRB
@OneFuchsia
@DF_Sgt_Major
@DF_ACOS
@dfreserve
@DF_DCOS_SP
@bemore
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How was work today? For members of 171 Recruit APL, it was a bit of light exercise on the Main Square in Collins Bks. Good effort lads.
@OC_Collins_Bks
@DF_Sgt_Major
@df_recruitment
@bemore
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At the closing of the day and the lowering of the National Flag, we give pause to remember our DF comrades who have left us this year. GOC 1 Bde wishes you all a peaceful Christmas and New Year.
@DF_Sgt_Major
@DFPRB
@irishpolbatt
@DF_ACOS
@dfreserve
@defenceforces
@OC_Collins_Bks
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Today
@CyberSkills_IRL
visited COLLINS BARRACKS and interviewed Corporal Stephen SHIELDS, 1 Brigade CIS about some of his experiences. Corporal SHIELDS spoke about
@defenceforces
support to
@HSELive
after the 2021 cyber attack, and the
@ccdcoe
Exercise Cyber Coalition.
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Lt Col Fiacra Keyes, OC 119th Inf Bn, who will deploy to UNIFIL, Lebanon, later this month, for a 6 month deployment, accepting a donation of PPE, from Norma Burke, Clinical Nurse Manager, representing the staff of Clonakilty Community Hospital, who kindly donated these items.
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GOC 1 Brigade delighted to host the recent visit of Defence Attachés to Collins Barracks, Cork.
@StrengthentheNation
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1 Brigade CIS recently conducted Exercise Rebel Cross. This cyber security training included members of
@dfreserve
and focused on network defence. It also served as preparation for 2/Lt KELLEGHER and O'NEILL for the
@CyberSkills_IRL
World Skills Ireland Competition
#WomenInSTEM
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Shamrock Parade this morning in Collins Bks, Cork. ☘️Beannachtaí Lá Féile Pádraig to all serving members, both at home and abroad and to our retired members
@df_recruitment
@DF_Sgt_Major
@OneFuchsia
@dfreserve
@corkcitycouncil
@bemore
@DFPRB
@OC_Collins_Bks
@DFSMIreland
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Collins Barracks, Cork has played a major role in the military history of this island. Today marks the centenary of its handover from the British Army to the National Army, Óglaigh an hÈireann, on 18th May 1922.
@defenceforces
@OneFuchsia
@DF_Sgt_Major
@DFPRB
@IRLDeptDefence
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The Regimental Signals course currently being run by 1 Brigade CIS, instructs soldiers on the use of various tactical communication systems. This morning, students were exercised on their knowledge and skills in Mizen Head.
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Army Reserve from 1 Bde Arty completing their annual PWTs on Steyr Rifle today in Kilworth Ranges. Great Bank Holiday weekend weather for meeting Rifle Markmanship standards.
@dfreserve
@DF_Sgt_Major
@DFPRB
@OC_Collins_Bks
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We’re going to need a bigger lens. Progress on the new accommodation block in Collins Bks Cork.
@DF_Sgt_Major
@DF_DCOS_SP
@df_recruitment
@DF_ACOS
@OC_Collins_Bks
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Army Reserve Senior NCOs across 1 Bde completed CPD training this weekend in Galway. HQ 1 Bde staff provided training on admin & logs. Learning never exhausts the mind!
@DF_ACOS
@DF_Sgt_Major
@dfreserve
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1 Bde AR students from 12 + 3 Inf Bns on AR 2-3* Course. Trg includes MOUT Drills, CBRN, Patrol Harbours & Defence Trenches in Kilworth over 5 days. Course will be completed in Oct 2022.
@DFPRB
@DF_Sgt_Major
@BeMore
@DF_ACOS
@dfreserve
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A busy week for the students on the 1 BTC 22 Potential NCOs’ Course with Day & Night Nav in the Knockmealdowns, tactical insertion ex and Square Drill Tests. Military education never stops.
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Since 1958, the
@defenceforces
have served with our French colleagues in peace support operations in the Middle East, Africa and the Balkans. 🇮🇪🇺🇳🇫🇷
GALWAY - honored to pay a courtesy call to the Commander of the 1st infantry battalion in Renmore Barracks. Our officers served together in UNIFIL.
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And still the rain keeps falling! Personnel from Collins Bks units building barriers to prevent flooding in Midleton.
@defenceforces
@corkcitycouncil
@DF_Sgt_Major
@MidletonChamber
@IRLDeptDefence
#StormBabet
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Students on the 1 BTC Potential NCOs’ Course having their kit checked by the DS prior to going on the ground for a NavEX. The beginning of their transformation to junior leaders is underway.
@DF_Sgt_Major
@DFPRB
@DF_DCOS_SP
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European Cyber Security Month is held every October with the aim of raising awareness of cyber issues. On 03 and 04 OCT 22, 1 Brigade CIS conducted training to prepare for the
@ccdcoe
Exercise Cyber Coalition
#CyberSecMonth
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DF support to the recovery of
@HSELive
IT systems, continued today in Fermoy. The picture shows the joint team with Ann Sheehan, who is a community Nurse. Ann's husband is OC of 1 Bde CIS.
#StrenghtenTheNation
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Whatever the weather, communications are vital to operations. 1 Brigade CIS maintain tactical and IT communications so that military effects can be delivered.
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Another day on the Square for personnel of 1 Brigade Artillery Regiment as they continue to prepare for their upcoming OCC evaluation. Embrace the hardship.
@defenceforces
@DF_ACOS
@DF_Sgt_Major
@OC_Collins_Bks
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After just a few short weeks, members of 171 Platoon are continuing their military development, as can be seen. Drill, marching and weapon handling are all progressing quickly. Do you remember your first month?
@df_recruitment
@DF_DCOS_SP
@OC_Collins_Bks
@DF_Sgt_Major
@bemore
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Careers Open Day NMCI today. 1 Brigade PMS and CIS Army Reserve outlining multiple benefits of life in the DF to students who attended.
@DF_Sgt_Major
@df_recruitment
@MTU_ie
@bemore
@NMCI_Ireland
@dfreserve
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1 Brigade Army Bomb Disposal we’re recently raked to investigate suspicious items found near Courtmacsherry, Co. Cork. Two WW1 230kg projectiles were identified and found not to contain any explosives which were then rendered safe.
@DFPRB
@DF_Sgt_Major
@DF_ACOS
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1 Bde Army Reserve troops completed Day & Night Navigation Exercises over rough terrain this weekend on Bere Island. Navigation with a Map & Compass is a fantastic life skill to have.
@DF_Sgt_Major
@dfreserve
@df_recruitment
@DF_DCOS_SP
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Lt Col Adrian Keohane, OC Collins Barracks, Cork, and staff visiting the museum in preparation for the Centenary Commemoration of the Handover of Collins Barracks which takes place on Wednesday 18 May.
@defenceforces
@OneFuchsia
@dfarchives
@DFPRB
@DF_Sgt_Major
@DF_ACOS
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To all serving remember m, both at home and overseas, your families and to our retiree members, may you have a merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year. Nollaig Shíochánta go léir.
@defenceforces
@dftc_pio
@RACO_DF
@dfreserve
@DF_Sgt_Major
@2BdeGoc
@naval_service
@IrishAirCorps
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1 Bde’s loss is DFTC’s gain. Thoroughly deserved promotion Denis. The best of luck in your new appointment.
@TransportCorps
@dftc_pio
@DF_Sgt_Major
@goc_dftc
@DFPRB
@dftc_pio
@TransportCorps
🚛 congratulates newly promoted Company Sergeant Denis Lucey!🪖He serves as the Company Sergeant in transport company DFTC. Wishing him well in his future career as one of the corps most invaluable assets - the highly skilled people who drive
@defenceforces
!
#ARMY
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GOC 1 Bde was delighted to host the visit of
@IRLCoDF
yesterday. In a busy day, the Commission discussed the future of
@defenceforces
with soldiers from all ranks and Corps.
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1 Bde Army Reserve personnel undergoing Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN ) training today in Fort Davis, Cork. The modern soldier must be prepared to operate in different & challenging environments.
@df_recruitment
@bemore
@dfreserve
@DF_DCOS_SP
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A proud day for
@1Bde_official
and
@OC_Collins_Bks
hosting today’s National Day Of Commemoration in Collins Bks, Cork, in glorious weather to commemorate all Irish personnel who paid the ultimate sacrifice in wars or on UN service.
@defenceforces
@DF_DCOS_SP
@bemore
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Can lightning strike twice? Two more suspicious items found in Courtmacsherry this morning which were rendered safe by 1 Brigade Bomb Disposal Team from Collins Barracks, Cork.
@DFPRB
@bemore
@DF_ACOS
@DF_ACOS
@DF_Sgt_Major
@CourtmacHotel
@CourtmacRNLI
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Delighted to have taken part in the National Services Day
@NatServicesDay
@PortofCork
@corkcity
on Saturday, with our colleagues and friends
@AmbulanceNAS
@GardaTraffic
@CivilDefenceIRL
@naval_service
and all emergency services across Cork City and County.
#StrenghtenTheNation
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Led by CQMS Dave Williams, the DF boat won the team category in the Ocean to City Race in Cork Harbour in this, the most challenging of sporting disciplines.
@DFPRB
@DF_DCOS_SP
@DF_Sgt_Major
@alifelessordinary
@RowingIreland
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Captain Ben Jacob leading the Band of 1 Brigade during their practice on the Main Square in Collins Bks in glorious sunshine as they prepare for the DFSM 100 Anniversary which will take place in Collins Bks, Dublin on 11 June.
@DFSMIreland
@mtu_csm
@df_recruitment
@corkacademy
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171 Recruit Platoon, 1 Bde Arty Regt, on the Kilworth ranges on their first shoot putting their weapons handling skills, training and marksmanship principles into live action. Always enjoyable.
@DF_Sgt_Major
@df_recruitment
@bemore
@OC_Collins_Bks
@DF_DCOS_SP
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Students on the Cavalry Basic Recce course run by 1 Bde Cavalry Squadron, completed week 1 today.
They covered 50km+, by night and day, making the most of the current heat wave to test students resilience and personal administration.
#StrenghtenTheNation
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They have successfully completed live firing, tactical training, PT and ceremonial tests displaying key values such as physical courage, selflessness and above all respect. They have earned a well deserve week off prior to 3* Training.
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Every military concert simple has to have the Radetzky March and what a rendition this was! Congrats to Lt Col Armstrong, Capt Fergal Carroll and the talented members of the Massed Bands. Thank you for a wonderful evening.
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Personnel from 1 Bde Arty Regt AR undergoing their ARPs today on the Kilworth Ranges with the GPMG, including in the A/Aircraft role. Marksman scores all round!
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