Army apprentices return to Kildare for a reunion
By Paul O'Meara
Published 17th Jun 2026, 20:00 GMT
Updated 20th Jun 2026, 16:00 GMT
They celebrated the 60th anniversary of their arrival in Naas
A group of 40 former Defence Forces apprentices who were based in Naas returned to the town for a reunion.
Members of the Army Apprentice School 11th Platoon celebrated the 60th anniversary of their arrival in Naas.
It took place at the Naas Men's Shed with a blessing ceremony performed by Naas parish priest, Fr. Liam Morgan and the cutting of a special celebration cake and a Special Blessing Ceremony performed by Naas Parish Priest, Fr. Liam Morgan.
The reunion was also marked with a celebratory two day event at Lawlor’s Hotel, Naas.
A remembrance mass was hosted at the Church of the Irish Martyrs in Ballycane Church in memory of the deceased members of the platoon.