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Photos from the UN celebrations...

  • 27-06-2008 11:06am
    #1
    arybvtcw0eolkf
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    In McKee Bks yesterday, 26th June 2008.

    The day was without a doubt the finest parade I've witnessed in the Irish Defence Forces, absolutely first class from start to finish.

    Although the weather was awful, in fact I've never seen a parade held in worse weather conditions.

    Here's some photos, and more to follow later when I've had a chance to download and edit them.

    I don't know what title this chap holds, 'bands master'?.. Anyway, he led the army No#1 band.

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    Brian Cowen meeting UN veterans.

    (Sorry about the quality of some shots, weather was awful and some shots taken at the edge of my zoom range)

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    Yup, the weather was the pits - for some ;)

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  • #2
    arybvtcw0eolkf
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    Some more.

    After resizing these photos its hard to appricate just how heavy the rain was during the parade.

    Changing times, when was the last time the Union Jack was flown in McKee Bks?..

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    The European Flags on Parade.

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    The Taoiseach, Brian Cowen laying a wreath to the fallen. This was preceded by a 25pdr gun salute.

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  • #3
    arybvtcw0eolkf
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    A lone piper playing 'the lament'.

    I didn't take a photo of the bugler playing 'the last post'.

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  • #4
    Nuttzz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,778 ✭✭✭Nuttzz


    what did cowen need a brolly for? he's not made of ice cream is he? (although he looks like he's had a bit too much...)

    Nice pics, sh1tty weather for june, who'd even of expected it?


  • #5
    dahamster
    Registered Users Posts: 173 ✭✭dahamster


    aren't greatcoats issued anymore? or did it start raining after parade commenced


  • #6
    arybvtcw0eolkf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24,878 ✭✭✭✭arybvtcw0eolkf


    dahamster wrote: »
    aren't greatcoats issued anymore? or did it start raining after parade commenced

    A good question, and one which was asked lots of times yesterday!.


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  • #7
    arybvtcw0eolkf
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    Some of the vehicles from yesterday, sorry no close up - I was in shelter for most of the day :D


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  • #8
    Poccington
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    I took part in the parade over in the Brugha, not quite on such a grand scale but still something that I was proud to be a part of.

    I really feel that this country just doesn't appreciate or more than likely just doesn't know about some of the sacrifices that a lot of troops have made in their name. I really feel that more should be done to remember the lads that passed away and even to just show some more recognition to those that have served Overseas, past or present.

    BTW, nice pics Mairt. Always nice to see 1 or 2 familiar faces.


  • #9
    Nuttzz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,778 ✭✭✭Nuttzz


    Mairt wrote: »
    attachment.php?attachmentid=58485&stc=1&d=1214561306

    One of these kids is not like the other....must be his fca training ;)


  • #10
    arybvtcw0eolkf
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    Nuttzz wrote: »
    One of these kids is not like the other....must be his fca training ;)

    Now, now .. a little respect for those who went before us ;)


  • #11
    martinr5232
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    Mairt wrote: »
    Now, now .. a little respect for those who went before us ;)


    I think maybe he means one of them is not standing properly at ease.


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  • #12
    Fionn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,369 ✭✭✭Fionn


    good pics, weather was pure ****e huh,
    we paraded in DPMs but it wasn't raiining!
    oh! and we had no band - but we did have music for the last post, revaille & Amhrán na bhFiann :)
    I heard the UN vets in Dublin were told to parade in their blazers no rain coats, not great standing there in the rain getting soaked, but i suppose they've ll had to do it before anyway, probably brought back some old memories :)


  • #13
    Latchy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21,191 ✭✭✭✭Latchy


    Nice pics

    My last stomping ground as a PDF soldier and i was last at McKee about 2 years ago at a similar function with ONE/IUNVA associations .


  • #14
    Hagar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,793 ✭✭✭✭Hagar


    Thanks Mairt, very nice pics.


  • #15
    arybvtcw0eolkf
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    martinr5232 wrote: »
    I think maybe he means one of them is not standing properly at ease.

    I feel a bit mean pointing this out..

    But the chap's beret is folded wrong!.

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  • #16
    arybvtcw0eolkf
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    Hagar wrote: »
    Thanks Mairt, very nice pics.

    Thanks, but I had it handy. I was able to stay under shelter, but by jesus the rain those lads paraded had to be seen to be believed.


  • #17
    arybvtcw0eolkf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24,878 ✭✭✭✭arybvtcw0eolkf


    A female band member playing the flute.


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  • #18
    Pyridine
    Registered Users Posts: 275 ✭✭Pyridine


    One of these kids is not like the other....must be his fca training

    Nice pics. I thought you were talking about the guy at the far end that doesn't have any white gloves on!

    No way that would have been acceptable back when I was in the FCÁ!! :D


  • #19
    Nuttzz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,778 ✭✭✭Nuttzz


    no it was the arms drill i was referring to, but mairt is quite right, the weather was shocking


  • #20
    arybvtcw0eolkf
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    Nuttzz wrote: »
    no it was the arms drill i was referring to, but mairt is quite right, the weather was shocking

    Just noticed that there now!.

    I only copped the UN Vet with his beret folded over to his left instead of right side.


  • #21
    Skyhawk1990
    Registered Users Posts: 199 ✭✭Skyhawk1990


    Anyone have any pictures if the parade in the Curragh? I was in that parade and would like to see any that were taken.


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