The last echoes of mortar and machine gun fire faded this morning in the Glen of Imaal after a two day simulated fire arms exercise. The demonstration by instructors from the Defence Forces Infantry Weapons School, was part of their skills and safety training.
Report shows eighty four millimeter Anti-Tank guns being fired at moving targets.
Point five heavy machine gun in operation.
Troops in trenches as ‘enemy’ live explosive charges go off.
Exercises continuing into the night.
The reporter is Teresa Mannion.
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