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28 Infantry Battalion

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28 Infantry Battalion

@28infantry

Official account of the the 28th Infantry Battalion. Headquartered in Finner Camp, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, with subunits in Sligo and Letterkenny.

Finner Camp, Ballyshannon

Joined April 2020

28 Infantry Battalion
@28infantry
Jan 4, 2021
28 Inf Bn continued to support @HSELive over the Christmas period. We deployed COVID 19 testers to sites in Swords and the RDS in Dublin. We also deployed troops to sites in Sligo and Letterkenny. The note attached was received by a member of the public from Dublin.
28 Infantry Battalion
@28infantry
Jun 29, 2023
The final results are in! We're proud to announce from a field of 36 teams from across Europe, the 28 Infantry Battalion Snipers have finished 10th overall and 2nd in the International category of the Danish International Sniper Competition. Well done from all in Finner Camp!
28 Infantry Battalion
@28infantry
Oct 13, 2023
1. We are delighted report that our team representing @defenceforces has been awarded the Gold Medal at Ex #CambrianPatrol hosted by @BritishArmy 's @ArmyInWales. This arduous event tests small unit patrolling and fieldcraft skills with participants traversing 60km over 48 hours
28 Infantry Battalion
@28infantry
Jul 6, 2023
The results are in.... After a tough competition against a highly competitive field, our team has placed 4th overall and 2nd in the international category. Congratulations to both #sniper teams that have represented our Battalion and @defenceforces in the last two weeks.
28 Infantry Battalion
@28infantry
Dec 4, 2023
Pte Denis Kelly will retire this week after 42 years loyal service in the Defence Forces. Having served much of his career in Lifford, he also saw extensive overseas service with 9 tours of duty to Lebanon with @UNIFIL_ . We wish Pte Kelly well on his retirement. #Donegal
28 Infantry Battalion
@28infantry
Oct 27, 2022
A bittersweet day in Finner as the stand down parade for BSM Conn O'Brien took place.A man who epitomised the DF values and gave over 41years of loyal service. We thank him and his family for all the sacrifices made during his career and wish him well in all his future endeavours
28 Infantry Battalion
@28infantry
Dec 15, 2022
All members of the @28infantry wish to offer our deepest condolences and sympathies to the unit, colleagues and families of those involved in the tragic incident in Lebanon last night. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilis
28 Infantry Battalion
@28infantry
Jun 30, 2024
The 28 Inf Bn sniper pair completed the Danish Sniper Competition this week, with a credible 13th place over all, & 4th International Team. Beating out the likes of the Sniper School and Navy Seals from 🇺🇲, and teams from 🇬🇧🇸🇪🇲🇹🇱🇹🇱🇻🇫🇮🇧🇪. We are very proud of their achievements.
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28 Infantry Battalion
@28infantry
Jun 24, 2024
Best wishes to our #SniperTeam who have commenced participation in the Danish International Sniper Competition. 32 Teams drawn from 🇩🇰🇮🇪🇺🇸🇳🇱🇳🇴🇸🇪🇱🇹🇱🇻🇪🇪🇬🇧🇲🇹🇫🇮🇧🇪 will participate in this challenging event. Keep following for more updates. #donegal #bemore
28 Infantry Battalion
@28infantry
Jun 24, 2024
Best wishes to our #SniperTeam who have commenced participation in the Danish International Sniper Competition. 32 Teams drawn from 🇩🇰🇮🇪🇺🇸🇳🇱🇳🇴🇸🇪🇱🇹🇱🇻🇪🇪🇬🇧🇲🇹🇫🇮🇧🇪 will participate in this challenging event. Keep following for more updates. #donegal #bemore
28 Infantry Battalion
@28infantry
Jul 3, 2023
Last night our team conducted a sniper insertion exercise, testing their navigation skills by night. Following this, they completed a series of live fire exercises that tested teamwork, judging distances and direction, as well as skill at arms with a variety of weapon systems.
28 Infantry Battalion
@28infantry
Jun 28, 2023
Our team has successfully completed the "Stalk." This event challenges competitors to infiltrate to a location without being detected by an enemy force, move to a final firing position, gather battlefield int, execute a shot and exfill undetected to friendly lines.
28 Infantry Battalion
@28infantry
Dec 21, 2021
Today marked the end of BSM Dave O'Reilly's time as Unit BSM He will take up an appointment as 2 Bde Sgt Maj He had an incredibly positive impact on all ranks in 28 Inf Bn, and will no doubt be an exceptional asset to @2BdeGoc We wish him continued success in his new role
28 Infantry Battalion
@28infantry
Feb 1, 2022
OC 28 Inf Bn was delighted to issue stripes to newly promoted Cpls on parade this morning. Cpls McGillion, Diver, McDaid, Mulhern and McColgan will take up their new appointments within the Battalion. Congratulations to each of them.🦁
28 Infantry Battalion
@28infantry
Jul 6, 2023
"HIT!" Our team achieved a successful strike on target at a 600 meters, whilst under time pressure. One shot, one hit. Final results to follow later today. #FinnerCamp #BeMore #Snipers #IrishArmy #irishinfantry #defenceforces