Cadets 14 years on - Capt Hanrahan's Reflection
Channel: Óglaigh na hÉireann / Irish Defence Forces
Date: 2015-04-23

Leaders and teams do not arise in an instant. They are made through hours and hours of graft and practice, strengthened in the bonds of friendship and shared hardship, sealed by a selfless determination and desire to succeed. Having recently read the Proclamation on behalf of the Irish people on O'Connell Street for the 99th Anniversary of the 1916 Rising, Captain Kate Hanrahan, a junior officer of 14 years experience, reflects on her initial Cadet training and imparts some advice to those thinking of putting their names forward to 'Defend, Protect, Support.'

The Defence Forces are looking for candidates with leadership potential, commitment, a sense of duty and a high level of physical fitness, in order to fill essential appointments in the:

Army Line
Army Equitation
Air Corps Pilot
Naval Service Operations
Naval Service Electrical Engineer
Naval Service Marine Engineer

Please see www.military.ie for further details. Closing Date is 01 May 2015