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The official twitter account of the General Officer Commanding of the Defence Forces Training Centre, Brigadier General Brendan McGuinness.
The Curragh Camp
Joined May 2019
A sincere thank you to @RickyMccausland @goc_dftc @defenceforces who shared his insights today with our DN750 students, undertaking our #SocialworkinPractice module. @ucddublin @UCDSocialPWJ #PSS
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On International Women’s Day we honour all the women of Óglaigh na hÉireann and recognise the vital roles they play within our organisation today and every day. Today is a day for everyone, by inspiring inclusion for women we inspire inclusion for all. #InspireInclusion #IWD2024
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BE MORE Did you know? On a 6-month overseas deployment, a tax-free overseas duty allowance of approximately €16,000 is payable. This extra benefit is on top of your regular pay. Check out https://t.co/aWrD6nI0D7 on the current deployments of troops. #bemore #irishdefenceforces
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Launch @defenceforces Defence Review today @MaynoothUni #Kildare
#StBrigidsDay
@DFPRB
#Education #Military #Ireland
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Nollaig Shona go léir to all soldiers on duty over Christmas holidays. I hope all residents on the Curragh also enjoy a great Christmas and peaceful New Year! 🎄
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To all who served in the DFTC during 2023 and all our veterans and to all who work and live in and around the Curragh have a Happy Christmas.
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Nollaig Shona daoibh go Léir! Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas and Peaceful New Year!
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The Nov/Dec 2023 issue of An Cosantóir Magazine is out now! In this issue: Christmas Messages Year in Review from Directorates Air Corps Naval Service Office of Reserve Affairs Army Overseas Defence Sparx Checkout link below: https://t.co/C7VktGdiBZ
#yearinreview #army
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What a great morning at the DFTC 5k in aid of our Christmas Appeal. The kindness and generosity of the serving and retired personnel is so greatly appreciated.
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Well done to the DF Boxing team who won 4 gold medals and overall best team at the CISM games in the Netherlands!!🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪 Read all about in the article below: https://t.co/cJvYcCxj9I
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The Army No. 1 Band played at 6 Citizenship Ceremonies on Monday and Tuesday, which welcomed nearly 6,000 new Irish Citizens! Congratulations to all!
🎵 Fáilte romhat chuig searmanas na maidine! Ag prapáil chun ár saoránaigh nua go léir, #saoránaighÉireannacha2023 ☘️
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Over the last few days the CISM regional cross country championships took place in Belgium! In ideal weather conditions in Schaffen Belgium, the Irish mens and womens team both had fantastic individual and team results! Capt Elizabeth Carr stretched the race from the start and
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PATHFINDER another first for #enlisted education. Great to see student graduate from Command Senior Enlisted #Leaders Cse. #CSEL Cse conducted @BALTDEFCOL over 12 wks Attendance on cse’s of this nature allow us gauge/build our #PME & learn lessons from Partner’s ☘️🇮🇪☘️
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#noirishveteranleftbehind #Veterans great coffee morning in the DFTC @goc_dftc meeting old friends and colleagues in the company of @OneFuchsia and @iunva courtesy of NCOS mess (Ceannt). Look out for next months gathering at the same location
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In May 1777, the nearby flour Mills of Athgarvan by the River Liffey were the be let for terms to be agreed upon. The Mill and its Mill Wheel had a constant water supply from the Liffey Weir and Mill Race. https://t.co/QCDL4kWv7o
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Welcome home to the troops of the 122nd Infantry Battalion. After a 6 month tour of duty in Lebanon our personnel are safely back on Irish soil! Enjoy your time off and have a great Christmas! Best of luck to the 123rd Battalion, now deployed to UNIFIL, continuing Ireland’s
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In February 1934, the accidental death of young Lieutenant Daniel Davis (Artillery Corps), took place at the Curragh Camp. The recently commissioned officer was exercising a horse on the Curragh plains when the accident took place. https://t.co/vKjdVvu1Pl
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2 Fd Engr Coy's evaluation culminated yesterday with a chemical attack on one of the Pl's, testing the Company's ability to react to this threat, conduct immediate decontamination followed by a full decontamination of all armour assets and personnel #gasgasgas #survivetofight
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