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Operation Muster today allowed 6 Infantry Bn & Custume Bks personnel receive detailed briefings from the Chief of Staff and Head of Strategic HR among others, resulting in a very positive and informative briefing session. Well done to all involved.

Well done to all who took part in our fun run this morning to join in the larger Defence Forces’ effort to raise funds for the Jack and Jill children’s charity foundation. Thanks to Sgt Pryce & gym staff for organising

Congrats to #68InfGp on completion of successful tour & repatriation along with DFHQ & Corps colleagues. Thank you to the family’s for your sacrifice, which allowed your loved one’s do their job! Enjoy the well earned break, we look forward to seeing you all upon return.☘️🇮🇪☘️

Congrats to all the 68th Group and especially our 6 Inf Bn personnel (former &current)…enjoy the well deserved break with your family and friends and looking forward to seeing you soon…👍🏻

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Quality arms drill and turnout from 6 Infantry Battalion just now at the annual 1916 Commemoration in Arbour Hill. Óglaigh na hÉireann currently recruiting for their high performance team: 👉 military.ie/en/careers/cur… Good luck to all applicants👍

Congrats to all 6 Inf Bn personnel, ably assisted by our 2 AR colleagues in this morning’s ceremonies in Arbour Hill, to commemorate the leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising. Great job by all personnel involved in providing a fitting tribute for the occasion.

A big thank you to all who attended and to all involved in setting up and organising today’s Barrack Open Day! A great connection again with our families and the wider community and a wonderful opportunity to showcase the many capabilities and strengths of the Defence Forces.

A huge congratulations & well done to the 82 newly trained soldiers who completed their training with 6 Infantry Bn this week, culminating in their passing out parade on Wednesday. Thanks again to the instructor staff and best of luck to our new 3 stars!

Congrats to our seven new Corporals who passed out today following an arduous but rewarding Potential NCO’s Course which was based in CBB. Many thanks to 2BTC and CBB and best to our new NCOs as they embark on their 6 Inf Bn career!

Great effort and performance by our brave 6 Inf Bn team in the Cunningham Cup final today, who ultimately came up short against the 3Bn on a scoreline of 4-3 at Peamount Utd. A highly entertaining game & well done to the victors and thanks to the competition organisers!

This morning a commemoration and wreath laying ceremony was held in Custume Barracks for our deceased members, followed by mass in the local St Peter & Paul’s Church. Many thanks to all who partook in this special and poignant occasion. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha

Families & loved ones of our comrades currently overseas were today invited to Custume Barracks for a coffee morning social event, led by our support services and liaison staff. Many thanks to all who attended this event and continued good wishes to those at home and overseas.

Great night at the Rotary Club Athlone Annual Gala Concert in Radisson Athlone tonight in aid of Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and the DF Benevolent Fund. Fantastic performance from the DF Combined Bands under shared baton of Capt Carpenter & Chester. Special thanks to all 6 Inf Bn personnel involved

Well done to all involved in today’s GOH in Áras an Uachtaráin led by Lt McMahon (6 Inf Bn) for presentation of credentials of Saudia Arabia & Brazil. Shout out to 2 BAR for support on the day.

A fitting and moving tribute in Ballinamore today marking the anniversary of Pte Kelly and Garda Sheehan, where mass was celebrated followed by the unveiling of a special memorial in honour of the two fallen comrades. Well done to all involved in today’s occasion.

Christmas Greetings to all from everyone in 6 Inf Bn & Custume Barracks. Remembering especially our troops on duty at home & overseas. Some shots from today where a fantastic lunch was provided for our duty troops. Picture also of our recent Unit Christmas lunch.

Well done to the troops of 6 Inf Bn who completed a 48hour tactical exercise in Slieve Booms last week. Thanks to the logs support staff and all personnel involved who ensured our exercise objectives were achieved.

Members of 6 Inf Bn and other units of Custume Bks (Band & 2 BAR) on parade in front of large crowds today as part of Athlone’s festivities. Parade VIPs were hosted in Custume Officer’s mess prior to the parade. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Duit!

Huge congratulations to Capt Connaughton, Lt Merrigan, 2/Lts Sheerin, O’Rourke & Faherty who were all commissioned in DFTC today and will now begin their officer careers in 6 Inf Bn. Thanks to the college training staff involved and to the new officers, welcome to the 6 Inf Bn!