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Irish Military Events ?

Philistine · 2006-06-15 20:14:54

As somebody who's hobby is photography and is very keen on Irish Military affairs (avid reader of An Cosantoir!), does anybody know of any upcoming military displays etc... open to the public ? Usually I read about these in the paper after the event. I spent 5 years in the reserves, back in the 90's, and on one occasion we…

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As somebody who's hobby is photography and is very keen on Irish Military affairs (avid reader of An Cosantoir!), does anybody know of any upcoming military displays etc... open to the public ? Usually I read about these in the paper after the event.
I spent 5 years in the reserves, back in the 90's, and on one occasion we went to the glen to watch a night shoot by troops who were preparing to go to the Leb. Best display of firepower I've ever seen ! Yeah I know I'm biased but the smell of cordite in the air coupled with the ground vibrating beats anything you see on CNN ! If only I had the camera...

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Here is a Pic of me at the event in Duncannon.

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