@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
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Members of the 28 Inf Bn competing in the AFSAM competition in Camp Robinson ARKANSAS
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Congratulations to the 28 Inf Bn team who participated in the Massachusetts Best Warrior Competition and to Cpl Dylan Quigg who was outright winner and highest place NCO in the competition.
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28 Inf Bn - All Army Platoon Attack Winners 2025 #resilience #teamwork #excellence
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After 41 years of dedicated service, CS Joe Doherty retired from the Defence Forces. To commemorate this milestone, a coffee morning was held in his honour. Lt Col O'Shea, OC 28 Inf Bn, made a special presentation to Joe Doherty for his outstanding service and loyalty.
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Good luck to Pte Doherty, Pte Mc Fadden-Ferry, Pte Mulreany and the Donegal team in the All Ireland Final this Sunday #updonegal #allireland #Gaa #Unitpride #Donegalforsam #bemore #defenceforces #DonegalGAA @defenceforces @defenceforces
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@defenceforces29 May 2025
The Defence Forces can confirm that they have received reports of an incident this morning involving a joint Irish UNIFIL & Lebanese Armed Forces Patrol near the Blue Line in South Lebanon. A number of small arm rounds were fired in the vicinity of the area in which the Patrol was operating. The patrol withdrew from the area, there was no injuries to the personnel on the patrol and no damage reported to the armoured vehicles they were operating from. All Personnel of the Irish Contingent in Lebanon are reported to be safe and well, they continue to monitor the situation in Southern Lebanon and are committed the stability of the region as impartial peacekeepers. We wish to remind all actors of their responsibility to ensure the safety and security of UN Peacekeepers.
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Congratulations to the newest Cpl’s of the 28 Inf Bn, who completed their Potential NCOs Course in 2 BTC today. Cpl Christy McFadden (instr),Cpl Kylie Friel,Cpl Daniel Ramsey, Lt Col Jim O’Shea, A/BSM Noel Gallagher, Cpl Dylan Quigg,Cpl Zachary McGowan,Cpl Michael Walsh (instr)
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Over 30 soldiers from Finner Camp are gearing up to take part in the 2025 North West 10k! Proud to see our team represent the Defence Forces and support such a great event. #NorthWest10K #FinnerCamp #DefenceForces #CommunitySpirit donegaldaily.com/2025/04/26/…

More than thirty Finner Camp soliders to take part in 2025 North West 10k - Donegal Daily

More than thirty Finner Camp soldiers from the 28th Infantry Battalion are set to take on the 28th running of the North West 10k.The army personnel will stick t...

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Good luck to Pte Paul White who has qualified for the world HYROX games in Chicago. Hyrox closely mimics military fitness that tests both mental and physical resilience. #bemore #hyrox
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As part of Seachtain na Gaeilge a coffee morning through Irish was held today in Finner Camp. OC 28 Bn, Lt Col Jim O'Shea spoke on the importance of speaking Irish. CQ Maloney, Irish Language Officer, spoke on the availability of online Irish courses.
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Shaped by challenge, forged in discipline. The making of a soldier. #bemore
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Busy week for the 28 INF BN as members undertake Map and Navigation training today in the Barnesmore Gap area—essential skills for every soldier. #bemore
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The 42nd two star platoon have completed their first 10km route march today. We look forward to seeing them advance in their training throughout the upcoming weeks. #bemore
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The 28th Bn, in conjunction with the 6th Bn had students that successfully completed the Javelin YE course. The students were tested on AFV level 2 in Custume barracks Athlone on the 19/02/25 and completed the course with a tactical carrying exercise in Finner Camp today.
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We want to congratulate the 44 Recruit Platoon on their passing out today in Finner Camp after 12 weeks of training. Bn Comd Lt Col O’Shea presented the awards for best soldier and best shot. The first step in their journey as soldiers of Oglaigh Na hEireann. #bemore
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Today 11th of February Lt Col James O'Shea alongside BSM Noel Gallagher, presented Aidan Rattigan, Manager Beechwood House Letterkenny ONE with a cheque in the amount of €1583, collected from the members of the 28th Infantry Battalion. Helping to support our veterans.
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The 44th Recruit Platoon have just completed their 96 hour exercise. They got to perform a variety of patrols, section attacks and a final raid. The recruits are now preparing for their last week of training before beginning their final 2-3 star training in the upcoming weeks.
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Lt Col O'Shea visiting the RDF 2 star final exercise in Finner Camp. #bemore
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Today the 44th recruit platoon commenced their training in the 28 Bn. They will undergo rigorous training for the next 12 weeks, embracing the challenges ahead with resilience and determination. We wish them the best of luck. #bemore
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Congratulations to retired Signal Man Mr. Don O'Donnell on receiving his Certificate of Achievement from Lt. Col. Jim O'Shea, in recognition of his dedicated service to the Defence Forces and his contributions with No. 2 Infantry Group in the Congo in 1963.
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