SPECTACULAR SEND OFF FOR CHAD BOUND TROOPS

Date Published: 14-May-2009

The 100th infantry Battalion from the Western Brigade has held a spectacular military farewell ceremony in Eyre Square.The 400 soldiers based in Dun Ui Mhaol Íosa in Renmore will replace the 99th Battalion in Chad.Hundreds of relatives and friends and members of the public gathered to cheer on the troops during their lap of Eyre Square. Defence Minister Willie O'Dea reviewed the troops and told Galway Bay FM News he was very impressed with the venue for today's ceremony.