Troops pictured at an event in Custume Barracks, Athlone.

Open Day planned at Custume Barracks this weekend

Custume Barracks in Athlone will host an open day this Sunday, October 16.

The event, organised by the Officer Commanding 6th Infantry Battalion, will take place from 2pm to 5pm.

Highlights will include a career stand on recruitment; weapons, vehicles and equipment displays from all corps of the Army, an Army Band recital, a children’s assault course, and a parachute display from the Defence Forces Black Knights Team (weather permitting).

There will be an historical tour of the Barracks, and the Barracks Museum will also be open.

Serving members and their families, Defence Forces veterans and all members of the public are invited to attend this fun family event.

It is also an opportunity for people interested in a career in the Permanent Defence Forces to come and meet serving members and find out about recruitment.