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On the 31st of August, 28 Bn had a Veterans open Day.The 28 Bn association made a donation of €800 to the Army Benevolent Fund. It was great to see familiar faces back in camp.

A special ceremony was held in Letterkenny’s Conwal Cemetery this afternoon, remembering Ireland’s fallen veterans who died on UN peacekeeping missions. Comdt Gethins layed a wreath on behalf of the 28 Inf Bn.

Today, the Chief of staff Lt Gen Sean Clancy visited Finner Camp and spent some time visiting soldiers in training from the 28th and 125th Infantry Battalion. #bemore

28 inf bn Pte’s mess held a coffee morning for Pte Tony Malone who has served for 40 years within the Defence Forces and will be retiring shortly. Everyone in Finner camp wishes Tony and his family the best of luck in the future!

Map and navigational course ran in finner camp over the space of 2 weeks, testing the students robust physical and mental training. #bemore

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.

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

Lt Col O'Shea visiting the RDF 2 star final exercise in Finner Camp. #bemore

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Shaped by challenge, forged in discipline. The making of a soldier. #bemore

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.

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

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/mor…

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

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)