Woman who broke new ground in Ireland's Defence Forces is honoured by the Chief of Staff 

Aoife Kelly and John Kelly look on as Defence Forces Chief of Staff, Vice Admiral Mark Mellett, makes a presentation at Collins Barracks, Cork, to retiring Company Sergeant Bernie Kelly.

A woman who broke new ground in the Defence Forces and created her own piece of history has been honoured by her Chief of Staff, just days before she retires after 40 years of service.

Bernie Kelly, from Clashmore, Co Waterford, was among a small cohort who became the first women to enlist in the Defence Forces in June 1981.