Shipshape at Haulbowline as celebrity uncle cheers on the boys

Newly-commissioned officer Óran Ó hIrile with his uncle, 'Mrs Brown's Boys' star Rory Cowan, after the commissioning ceremony for 61 Cadet Class at Haulbowline, Co Cork. Picture: Larry Cummins

There was a celebrity appearance at the navy’s headquarters at Haulbowline Island, in Cork harbour on Friday, but he did not eclipse the real stars of the show.

Mrs Brown’s Boys star Rory Cowan was among guests who proudly watched five young cadets being commissioned as new officers in the force.