Naval recruits raise €3,000 for charity

THE parade ground at the navy’s headquarters was taken over by 28 proud young men and women yesterday for their passing out parade.

The officer commanding naval operations, Captain James Robinson DSM, took the salute from the recruits, who had completed a demanding 16-week course at Haulbowline, Co Cork.

Three women were among the two classes which passed out, bringing the total female strength in the navy to 80.