Ex-soldier recognised for 23 years of Defence Forces service in Kilkenny
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A former Kilkenny-based soldier was among those recognised during this year’s National Irish Defence Forces Veterans’ Day at McKee Barracks in Dublin.
Kevin McCormack, of the Organisation of National Ex-Servicemen and Women (ONE) Sarsfields Branch in Limerick, was presented with an ONE 25 Year Service Medal during the event on Friday, September 25.
Originally from County Clare, Mr McCormack formerly served with the 30th Infantry Battalion, at James Stephens Barracks in Kilkenny City, where he proudly gave 23 years of service.
The Veterans’ Day event brought together former members of the Defence Forces and veterans’ organisations to recognise their service and provide an opportunity for veterans to reconnect with former colleagues and comrades.
The annual Veterans’ Day recognises and celebrates the contribution of former members of Óglaigh na hÉireann and provides an opportunity to remember the service and sacrifice of Irish military personnel.
It was a special period for the ex-soldier, who just 24 hours earlier, joined with past and present members of the Defence Forces who were honoured by Kilkenny County Council at a special Civic Reception in James Stephens Barracks.