St Patrick's Day Parade FRC 60 Inf Gp UNDOF

Traditional Irish Shamrock presented to all members of FRC on Parade.
60 Inf Gp FRC Flag Party
BQMS Eddie Ferron with Medals and Shamrock.
FRC on parade prior to the ceremony
Lt Col Oliver Dwyer O/C FRC hands over the parade to A/FC Brig Gen M O.Brien
A/FC UNDOF Brig Gen M.O Brien and Lt Col Oliver Dwyer during the parade.
Padre FRC blessed the Shamrock and medals for FRC Personnel prior to them being given to FRC Peacekeepers.
A/FC Brig Gen M.O.Brien presents Lt Col O Dwyer with Shamrock.
A/FC Brig Gen M.O.Brien presents the National Flag bearer with Shamrock.
A/FC Brig Gen M O Brien presents Capt S Conlon with Shamrock.
A/FC Brig Gen M O Brien presents Pte McMahon with his UNDOF Medal and Shamrock
FRC 60 Inf Gp UNDOF Irish Contingent on parade.
A/FC Brig Gen M O Brien dismisses the parade after the ceremony
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1 Apr 2020

St Patrick's Day Parade FRC 60 Inf Gp UNDOF

On Tuesday the 17th of March 2020 60 Inf Gp UNDOF FRC Irish Contingent celebrated the National Irish Holiday of Saint Patricks Day. Saint Patricks Day is celebrated on the 17th of March every year around the world. It is normally marked with parades and traditional wearing of the Shamrock .

To celebrate this day FRC 60 Ind Gp Irish Contingent hosted a Shamrock and Medal Parade in Camp Faouar. The guest of homour was Acting Force Commander UNDOF Brig Gen M. O Brien. 

Lt Col Oliver Dwyer Officer Commanding FRC 60 Inf Gp officiated the event and handed over the parade to A/FC Brig Gen O Brien. The event was also marked with the remaining 5 members of FRC being presented wih their UNDOF service medals.