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Lt Colonel Conlon is on a course in the
@NATOSchool
. Looking forward to hearing about his experiences and insights when he returns. He is the first Reservist from
#Ireland
to participate on an international training course.
@simoncoveney
@defenceforces
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Congratulations to the students of the Army Reserve Senior NCO Course who conducted their CBRN training yesterday.
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Army Reserve Recruits from 1 Brigade, Collins Barracks, Cork recently qualified on the Steyr 5.56mm rifle. Always an important milestone in a military career.
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Great photo of
@dfreserve
personnel on the Waterford Greenway, 40 km today and 40 km tomorrow, preparing for Nijmegen International Walking Festival
#StrengthenTheNation
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Thank you and farewell to Lt Col Julian Ensor on his retirement from the Army Reserve after 43 years valued service, pictured here with Colonel Dwyer of the Office of Reserve Affairs, at a presentation this afternoon in Cathal Brugha Barracks.
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Recruitment to the Army & Naval Reserve reopens on the 3rd of October 2023, yesterday the Director of the Office Of Reserve Affairs briefed Recruitment Teams in Custume Barracks, Athlone in preparation for this.
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Army Reserve final preparations for National Services Day Parade
@NatServicesDay
Reserve recruitment opens on 20 September
#StrengthenTheNation
#NSD19
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Well done to all the Reservists who took part in yesterday’s National Services Day. There was huge interest in the part time opportunities available in the Defence Forces. Our recruiting road show moves onto the National Ploughing Championships in Laois this week. [BE MORE]
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The Army Reserve 5th PO Class, braved wet & windy conditions across the country yesterday. 30 participated from students to instructors of the course raising over €5000 for
#DarknessIntoLight2021
💪🇮🇪 Pictured Cpl. Laura Curran & Class President Sgt. Ciaran Curran
#armyreserve
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Congratulations to Lt Comdr Martin Durcan who recently retired after 41 years in the Army Reserve & the Naval Service Reserve, seen here with the Flag Officer Commanding the Naval Service, Commodore Michael Malone and EO of the Office of Reserve Affairs, Lt Col Conlon.
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Class photo of Army Reserve Senior NCO course which has just completed a hard and challenging course that began in March.
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Army Reservist Private Jennifer McGuinness
@oc_3bn
carrying the Leinster Flag for the
@officialgaa
All Ireland Hurling Final
#strengthenthenation
#TippvKilkenny
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@dfreserve
personnel on
@WaterfordGrnWay
today. Training for Nijmegen International Walking Festival in July
@welovewaterford
@defenceforces
#StrengthenTheNation
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Congratulations to the students of the 5th Army Reserve Potential Officers Course as they complete their training from the Directorate of Reserve Forces.
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Military fitness is the ability to respond instantly & effectively to the physical demands of combat with the minimum of distress. Members of the 5th AR Potential Officiers Cse completed their 10km loaded march on Sunday. All passed & are now fit to undertake the tactical phase.
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Celebrating International Womens Day
#IWD2019
leaders in the
@dfreserve
supporting
@defenceforces
#strenghtenthenation
#betterforbalance
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Nijmegen Day 3
@4daagsenieuws
still a spring in the step of Team
@dfreserve
.
#volunteers
#armyreserve
#navyreserve
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Recruiting Update: So far this year over 200 new recruits have been attested into the Army and Naval Service Reserve. A further 250 applicants are undergoing pre attestation training in units across the country. Revitalisation in action! Apply today at
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Delighted to welcome 29 Officers from all over
#Ireland
to the Army Reserve after their commissioning today in DFTC, Curragh Camp. Thanks to all the course instructors for guiding them on their
@defenceforces
journey &
@simoncoveney
@DF_COS
@goc_dftc
for their support today.
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“The launch of this plan today marks a significant inflection point for the revitalisation of the Reserve. I am confident that the 27 actions outlined will generate the conditions necessary for the achievement our strategic objective.” Lt Gen Sean Clancy, Chief of Staff.
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Delighted to see the Army Reserve leading
#StPatricksDay2023
Parades with a Flag Party in Galway, Cork, Newbridge & Dublin after an absence of 3 years
@defenceforces
@2BdeGoc
@goc_dftc
@1Bde_Official
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Today 50 potential students attended an Open Day to learn about the RDF Officers Course which will be run over 18 months to support the revitalisation of the Reserve
@defenceforces
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Cpl (AR) Laura Curran EMT demonstrating Airway and Ventilation equipment to AR & NSR students as part of 2 Brigade Training Centre’s Military First Responder (MFR) course currently being run in Cathal Brugha Bks, Dublin
#dfreserve
#reservedefenceforces
#AR
#NSR
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Stand down parade for 3 NCO's CQ Mario Brazil, Sgt Gerry Lyons & Sgt Nessan Heaslip from 2 Bde CIS.
Who between them had 126 years service.
We wish them all the best & thank them for the service given to the state and the Army Reserve. 🇮🇪
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The students of the Potential Officers Course preparing their orders before (and cleaning weapons after) the first of their many patrols on full time training
#OglaighnahEireann
#armyreserve
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PO Cpl Reynolds being inspected by Lt Fitzgerald and orderly Sgt PO Murphy (AR 05th Potential Officers Course)
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Army Reserve & Naval Service Reserve Students complete another weekend with 2 Brigade Training Centre’s Military First Responder Course in Cathal Brugha Barracks. This weekend included patient assessment & trauma management skills.🇮🇪
#reservedefenceforces
#AR
#NSR
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Battalion Quartermaster Sergeant Pat O’Reilly from Manorhamilton Co Leitrim on his final Training Camp before recruitment after 43 years plus of outstanding service to
@dfreserve
and
@defenceforces
.
#Patriotism
#Thankyouforyourservice
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Well done to all instructors and recruits, a very productive period of paid full time training meeting key objectives, onwards to passing out and completing the next phase of training.
1 Bde conducted Joint Induction Reserve training in Cork over the past 2 weeks. The students qualified on rifle & GPMG, completed security and fitness training to achieve the required standard. Congratulations on your achievement, and best of luck in your future military careers.
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Team work a core component of service in the Reserve Defence Forces. Recruitment opens on 20 September
#ArmyReserve
#NavalServiceReserve
#StrengthenTheNation
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Members of the Naval Service Reserve conducting boat training in Dún Laoghaire recently. DYK that Reservists in the NSR can qualify as Coxswains…..boat drivers in land speak! Serve in the Reserve Defence Forces in your spare time. BE MORE. Apply today at
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At the weekend 2 Transport Coy Army Reserve ran a Conversion Course for the new Scania Trucks. Congratulations to all the instructors and students.
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A great day in
@NMIreland
celebrating the 90th anniversary of the
@dfreserve
. Friends new and old gathered to celebrate the voluntary contribution by citizen soldiers to
@defenceforces
and Ireland.
#Patriots
#StrengthenTheNation
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The 5th AR Potential Officers Course returned last weekend with lessons on troop leadership, battle preparation & offensive operations ahead of their upcoming 24 & 72hr exercises to examine their leadership & decision making abilities in a tactical environment.
#armyreserve
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Thanks to the 100 Army & Navy Reservists who were at last weekend's
@defenceforces
Open Day displaying information and providing logistical support
@MichealMartinTD
@farmleighOPW
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Congratulations to everyone who received their Leaving Cert results yesterday in particular these Reserve Defence Force recruits from 1 Brigade, Collins Barracks, Cork.
Members of a
@defenceforces
recruit platoon, who received their Leaving Certificate results yesterday.
Picture from today's
@irishexaminer
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Lt Col (AR) Gerry Maguire receiving his certificate,from Ms Nina Arwitz CEO Volunteer Ireland, at the annual Volunteer Ireland awards evening in Dublin yesterday. Gerry was nominated in the Volunteer Manager category for his work with the Reserve.Thank you Volunteer Ireland.
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Lt Col Julian Ensor visited the class of the 5th AR Potential Officers Course to deliver the opening address wishing them well ahead of their exercises and assessments during their full time training block in Kilworth Camp.
#reservedefenceforce
#OglaighnahEireann
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Congratulations to the 16 PNCO's who recently received their Cpls stripes at Cathal Brugha Barracks
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One of the great Irish traditions ‘Summer Camp’
@6_Inf_Bn
@dfreserve
Camp in Custume Barracks. Personnel from
#Mullingar
#Castlebar
#Boyle
#StrengthenTheNation
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@dfreserve
personnel into day 2 of a training weekend preparing for Nijmegen International Walking Festival. Yesterday
@WaterfordGrnWay
, today
@CobhEdition
#strenghtenthenation
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Members of Dublin Unit Naval Service Reserve (DUNSR) recently conducted familiarisation training onboard LÉ Aoibhinn in Dun Laoighre. Reservists regularly deploy onboard NS ships on Maritime Defence and Security Operations (MDSO). [BE MORE] apply today at
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Students and Instructors from 2 Brigade Training Centre's Reserve PNCO Course visited the Soldiers & Chiefs Exhibition to learn about Irish military history at the weekend. Best of luck to all of the students as they prepare for 2 weeks of tactical training and tests in June.
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Army Reserve Unarmed Combat Course
#personaldevelopment
#teambuilding
#experiences
#strenghtenthenation
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The AR PNCO students have passed their SIA tests today after a week of training in Kilworth. They had a gruelling day of test attacks today right up to last light with an excellent display of resilience and dedication from the students and the staff on the course.
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This weekend Col Dwyer from the Office of Reserve Affairs (ORA) briefed Reserve Officers from 2 Bde in Custume Barracks, Athlone on the future plans for the Reserve.
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More young leaders for the Reserve! Reservists who recently passed out as Cpls on the 1 Bde PNCO cse 2018/19. Students came from units in 1 Bde,2 Bde & DFTC. Well done to all in 1 BTC and v best of luck in the future.
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Celebrating International Womens day with members of
@dfreserve
supporting
@defenceforces
#BalanceforBetter
#IWD2019
#strenghtenthenation
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DFTC Army Reservists get ready early on Sunday morning to do Part 3 of their Fitness Test & also getting a safety brief prior to completing their Annual Personal Weapons Test. 🇮🇪💪
#armyreserve
#reservedefenceforces
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Students from the 5th Army Reserve Potential Officer Course today practiced their patrols & drills this morning before undertaking rolling platoon attacks in the afternoon.
#OglaighnahEireann
#armyreserve
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Have a great National Services Day
@NatServicesDay
. A big thank you to all of those who play such an important part in our society
#nsd2019
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90 years ago this month saw the start of Reserve recruitment in Cork with the establishment of the 1st Cork Volunteer Field Artillery Battery
@defenceforces
@DF_COS
Original recruitment poster courtesy of
@dfarchives
Recruitment leaflet to follow 1/4
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Best of luck to the members of D Coy, 7th Inf Bn Reserve taking part in the Jadotville Challenge for the O.N.E. along with many other reservist across the country
#jadotvillechallenge
#armyreserve
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A busy week for
@dfreserve
personnel supporting
@defenceforces
. Army Reserve from 2 Artillery Regiment participating in the 21 Gun Salute at Arus
@PresidentIRL
#stateceremonial
#strenghtenthenation
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@dfreserve
team in Nijmegen crossing the Rhine ahead of their Italian colleagues.
#volunteers
#ArmyReserve
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Weekend 1 of
@dfreserve
Unarmed Combat Course complete. Led by Chief Instructor Sgt Jo McCarthy
@JoMacMcCarthy
#ArmyReserve
#volunteers
#greatexperiences
#strenghtenthenation
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What is your New Year’s Resolution?
Learn new skills? Unique experiences? Join a great team? Contribute to your community and country? Be a part of
@defenceforces
#rdf
#volunteering
#StrengthentheNation
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Capt John McCandless
@donaghca
28 InfBn Army Reserve with
@DF_COS
John was the local liaison officer for the
@defenceforces
review in Letterkenny prior to deployment to
@UNIFIL_
#strenghtenthenation
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Pte Byrne and Pte Swedziach from
@OC1MIC
and the
@dfreserve
at the
@NPAIE
ploughing championships today. Reserve Defence Forces Recruitment opens Friday, details on
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More action from Kilworth Summer Camp.
@dfreserve
1 Brigade Artillery Regiment
#volunteers
#armyreserve
#strenghtenthenation
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Col Oliver Dwyer the recently appointed Director of Reserve Affairs attended the Open Day at the weekend and updated the potential students on the CODF Report, HLAP and the future of the Reserve.
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Pride in the uniform and proud to be a member of the Army Reserve. Recuitment opens in September
#defenceforces
#strengthenthenation
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Busy morning in Kilworth
@dfreserve
Summer Camp. NCO & Continuation Training.
#ArmyReserve
#Volunteers
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Recruitment to the Reserve Defence Forces now open. Both Army Reserve and Naval Service Reserve. Details on
#PartTimeFullOn
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Visiting Ballymullen Bks
#Tralee
home of E Coy
@12infbn
Army Reserve. Coy Cdr Comdt Brian Rusk AR. Impressive Redevelopment ledby CQ John Tolton
#strengthenthenation
#volunteers
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Sgt Dave Graham Army Reserve
@dfreserve
a member of the
@defenceforces
parachute display team. One of a wide range of adventure sports open to all reservists.
#StrengthenTheNation
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Army Reserve Potential Officers Course. Night operations training in the Glen of Imaal.
#teamwork
#personaldevelopment
#volunteers
#strenghtenthenation
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Part time service in the Army and Naval Service Reserve offers endless opportunities. Serve as part of a team and develop your real life skills. Be more, apply today at
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Do you remember your first time on the range ? What did you fire ?
@dfreserve
Recruit Platoon first day on the range in Finner Camp. A unique opportunity. What are you doing this weekend? Recuitment starts again in October
#StrengthentheNation
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Army Reserve personnel who completed a Specialist Instructors Course this weekend. Recruitment into the Reserve Army & Naval Service now open, details on
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Christmas greeting to all members of the Reserve Defence Forces who serve their country so proudly, peace and joy to you and your families.
#StrengthenTheNation
#volunteering
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Army Reservists have just completed a Module 2 driving course.
16 pupils were instructed by Army Reserve driving instructors from 2Bde Transport Group.
Congratulations to pupils & instructors.
The pupils now progress to Module 3.
“A Ligean ar dul”
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The Army Reserve Potential NCOs Course’s ground phase on Saturday.
The commitment of the 2BTC staff, students from around the country & support staff from 1BDE, to develop themselves & the reserve capability of the DF is admirable.
#streghtenthenation
#leadership
#armyreserve
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Nijmegen International Walking Festival
@4daagsenieuws
Parade and Flag Raising Ceremony
What did you do this weekend?
#volunteers
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Reserve Defence Forces Recuitment reopens on 20 September.
#ArmyReserve
#NavalServiceReserve
#DefenceForces
#StrengthenTheNation
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A new Poster to support the
@dfreserve
recruitment campaign.
What do you think ?
#doyouhavewhatittakes
do you want to be part of
@defenceforces
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The Army Reserve 5th Potential Officers course undertook First Responders training on cardiac arrest. Given by emergency medical first response instructor Cpl Laura Curran & was followed by a suicide prevention module as the final part of the class's course challenge
#amyreserve
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Dress Reshersal for the ceremonial event marking the 90th Anniversary of the establishment of
@dfreserve
. Ceremony in
@NMIreland
Collins Barracks Dublin this afternoon at 1530hrs
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The
@dfreserve
Nijmegen International Walking Festival adventure begins. We will keep you posted on their progress
@4daagsenieuws
@4daagsetweet
#volunteers
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Serve in the Naval Service in your spare time. Apply to join the Naval Service Reserve today!
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May the 4th be with you!
Reservists in the Naval Service also get to experience such incredible sights while on patrol with the fleet.
The Naval Service Reserve has units in Cork, Dublin, Limerick and Waterford. Apply today at
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Staff from the Directorate of Reserve Forces are pleased to be attending the European Reserve Conference in London this week. Lessons learned on global reserve matters are being discussed that can inform our future plans.
@simoncoveney
@defenceforces
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A little team building with
@dfreserve
. Final preparations for Nijmegen International Walking Festival. what did you do this weekend
#StrengthenTheNation
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Young men & women undergoing fitness assessment prior to joining the
@dfreserve
and becoming part of
@defenceforces
#StrenghtenTheNation
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Army Reserve Recuit Platoon in the Defence Forces Training Camp. Recuitment opens on 20 September.
#StrengthenTheNation
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Army Reservists developing
#technical
#skills
and
#capabilities
of
@defenceforces
.
2
#Communication
and
#Information
Services Corps (
#ArmyReserve
) are delivering a Regimental
#Signals
Course this week.
#DoSomethingDifferent
#2CISAR
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On Saturday the Office of Reserve Affairs visited the Army Reserve Senior NCO Course in the Military Collage in the Curragh, where a update on the Reserve was given, followed by Q&A.
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Tpr (AR) Ciaran Hennigan, 1 ACS, DFTC, receiving the award for best student on the 1 Bde PNCO cse from GOC 1 Bde and Instructor staff (Regular & Reserve) from 1 BTC. Thanks to GOC 1 Bde and 1 BTC staff for qualifying these new young Reserve leaders!
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@dfreserve
hillwalking on a recent summer camp. Anyone spot the location?
What did you do this weekend?
#volunteers
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Troops In Training: Pics of a recent Reserve training exercise in the DFTC, Curragh Camp. “The RDF is recognised as a force multiplier for the Permanent Defence Force by providing enhanced capabilities and augmentation where and when required “ (RDFRDP 2024).
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Today we finished the last of 36 interviews for the Reserve Potential Officers Course which starts in September. Well done to all those interviewed and thanks to the UN Training School for their help.
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Wait for it...... Army Reserve Cavalry personnel on exercise this week. What did you do at the weekend.
#armyreserve
#teambuilding
#personaldevelopment
#strenghtenthenation
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Meet a Reservist and ask about the part time opportunities in the Defence Forces at the National Services Day event in Dublin Castle this Saturday from 1100hrs - 1600hrs. Vehicles and equipment will be on display and free to view. Full details at
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@dfreserve
Annual NCO Seminar in the Curragh today. A great turn out from across the country,
#kerry
#Mayo
amongst many others. Regenerating
@dfreserve
as a key element of
@defenceforces
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AR Instructors and pupils from DFTC on a recent Truck Course with support of the Directorate of Reserve Forces.
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Thanks OC
@6_Inf_Bn
and personnel of
@dfreserve
D Coy for their warm welcome to Castlebar this morning
#StrengthenTheNation
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Cpl Reynolds checks a bearing before setting off on a recent night navigation exercise on the 05th Army Reserve Potential Officers Course
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Serve in your spare time. The majority of Reserve training takes place at weekends or during weekday evenings. Develop real life skills and be more. Apply today at
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