Report on attendance at Annual Mass & Lá Na bhFlíann held at the Haulbowline Naval Base today 1st July 2018.

Quite large attendance from all services good numbers from the Irish Naval Association members from Cork, Waterford, Limerick and Dublin.

Following the MC calling all to order, a welcome address was given, followed by a Blessing and Prayers by Father Des.

Guard of Honour closed up and the Wreath laying ceremony was conducted. I laid a Wreath on behalf of the Irish Naval Association.

I laid a Wreath on behalf of the Irish Naval Association.

Hymn sung by the Commodore Choir followed by Last Post & Reveille.

National Anthem by Pipe Band.

Parade to Church.


Group Photo call and dismiss.

Followed by Ceol agus Craic in the NCO’s Mess.

Very good attendance by our members

weather was great.

Andy Mac Sharry
Vice President,
Irish Naval Association,