Yesterday, I successfully defended my PhD thesis titled "The development of a novel, Pre-deployment Resilience building programme for Irish Defence Forces Personnel".
A great challenge but an enjoyable one none the less.
Our Reservists bring their civilian expertise when they wear the uniform of @irishdefenceforces Psychologist, Lieutenant (AR) & Dr Colm Doody taught the 101st Cadet Class resilience skills training ahead of their first major tactical exercise.
#PartTimeFullOn#strengthenthenation
So the IRFU have made Jack Crowley rest tonight for Munster against Leinster where he would be coming up against Sam Pendergast, the man who took the Ireland 10 jersey off him?! Work that one out, it absolutely stinks
Congrats to Dr Lenihan, @TMHG_TCD Member & @PsychologyTCD Visiting Research Fellow, Pte David Killiea, & @DF_Medics MH Team - shortlisted for the MH Innovation of the Yr & NCHD Project of the Yr ref research on PTSD Tx. (Images by DF)
The Chief of Staff of the Irish Defence Forces has called the Israeli strike which injured two peacekeepers in southern Lebanon an "egregious violation" and said it was "not an accidental act" @rtenews
Headline: Almost 70% of soldiers convicted of crimes still serving in Defence Forces.
Fact: 0.830% of soliders have a conviction (of some sort).
Fact: 0% of soliders serving having had a custodial sentence.
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It doesn’t matter how old and worldly I become: if I’m left alone, as I have been tonight, I will watch a war film and have a Chinese take-away.
It’s the rules.
Army Reserve Recruits from 1 Brigade, Collins Barracks, Cork recently qualified on the Steyr 5.56mm rifle. Always an important milestone in a military career.
25. The Exorcist (1973)
"Simple, iconic, powerful. Just some of the reasons this poster has graced millions of bedroom walls for more than 50 years now."
What he doesn’t write is that very recently he helped me whilst I was struggling
Turned up at my house. Supported me recovering.
He just helped me when I needed it.
I’m so grateful
No guarantees of a vote though. I expect him to deliver for all
This month's issue of An Cosántoir, which is now available online. To view please click on the link below.
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Print editions will be sent to units in the coming weeks. Thanks to all those who have contributed to this edition.
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I was delighted to contribute to this months edition of the @defenceforces Magazine "An Cosantoir".
The goal of this piece was to explore some simple, evidence based strategies, to help us perform
Really interested to hear your thoughts!
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