Minister of State for Rural and Community Development, the Gaeltacht and Department of Transport, Jerry Buttimer T.D will attend the Naval Service Officer Commissioning Ceremony in the Naval Base, Haulbowline, Cork, on Friday, 18th of July 2025, at 11.00am.
It is a very important and proud day for the members of the 63rd Naval Cadet Class as they are awarded their Commissions. This represents the successful completion of almost two years’ intensive military and nautical training.
The two cadets are both natives of Sligo.
The two Cadets have completed a very challenging and rewarding course of Officer training which is comprised of a diverse selection of subjects such as navigation, seamanship, leadership, communications, marine engineering and naval warfare.
The Cadets have also completed sea time, gaining experience onboard the Naval Service fleet and commenced their first year of academic study for a Bachelor of Science in Nautical Science at the National Maritime College of Ireland.
Members of the media are invited to attend. There will be excellent opportunities for photographs and interviews from the event taking place in Haulbowline.
Should you wish to attend, please confirm the name of the journalist / photographer that will be attending before Thursday 17th July 2025, 1400hrs to
press@military.ie
Date/time: 18th of July 2025, 11.00am.
Location: Naval Base, Haulbowline, Cork. Please arrive to the Main Gate to meet the POC.
Point of Contact: Comdt Conor Hurley, Defence Forces Press Office; 087 248 2130.
Notes to Editors:
The attached event booklet contains details of the commissioning and information on the two cadets.
