Current and former soldiers celebrated at Kilkenny city army base

Brigadier General Stephen Ryan accepted the honour on behalf of all

Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council Joe Malone, himself a former soldier, hosted a Civic Reception at the city base and told KCLR News’ Martin Quilty why;

Brigadier General Stephen Ryan, who’d served some time at the local base, was presented with a framed scroll and addressed those gathered;

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