Media Invite Stand-Down Parade and Award of Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Maureen O Brien

The Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Seán Clancy, will host a stand down parade to mark the retirement of Major General Maureen O Brien from the Defence Forces. on Friday 13 October at 2pm in McKee Barracks. Major General O Brien will be awarded the Distinguished Service Medal, with Honour, in recognition of her service to Óglaigh na hÉireann. Major General O Brien's most recent appointment was as Deputy Military Advisor to USG for Peace Operations in United Nations Headquarters, New York. There will also be an opportunity for interview & photographs.