The Minister for Defence, Mr Simon Coveney T.D., accompanied by the Chief of Staff of the Irish Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Seán Clancy, will review the men and women of the 66th Infantry Group prior to their departure for a six-month deployment to Syria as part of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF).
Media Invite - 2.00 pm, Thursday 15th September 2022.
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Ministerial Review of 66 Infantry Group UNDOF
The Minister for Defence, Mr Simon Coveney T.D., accompanied by the Chief of Staff of the Irish Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Seán Clancy, will review the men and women of the 66th Infantry Group prior to their departure for a six-month deployment to Syria as part of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF).
The deployment of the 66th Infantry Group will see 130 Irish troops deploy to Syria in October 2022.
The review will take place in Cathal Brugha Barracks, Rathmines, Dublin 6 at 2.00 pm on Thursday 15th September 2022
Outline of the Ceremony
a. 66 Inf Group on parade
b. MC outlines format of ceremony
c. Blessing of Unit Identification Flag
d. Arrival of local dignitaries
e. Arrival of Minister for Defence
f. National and Regimental Colours on parade
g. Review by Minister
h. Address by Minister
i. March Past
There will be excellent photographic opportunities throughout the review. Interviews with personnel and their families will take place after the parade concludes.
Should you wish to attend, please confirm the name of the journalist / photographer that will be attending before close of business Wednesday 14th September, to
press@military.ieDate/Time: Thursday 15th September 2022, 2.00 pm.
Location: Cathal Brugha Barracks, Rathmines, Dublin 6.
Points of Contact: Captain Risteard Byrne – Defence Forces Press Officer – 087 6738395.
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