As part of the celebrations the Naval Association hosted many events during the year including 158 members of the Naval Association (85 serving members of the Naval service an Naval Service Reserve in Uniform), together with members of the Naval Association (former serving members of the Naval Service and Naval Service Reserve (An Slua Muiri)and wives travelled to Boston to March in the St.Patrick's day Parade. This was the first time The Irish Navy marched in such a large number outside the State.

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185 Uniformed members of the Irish Navy enjoy an evening with the Dublin Deputy Lord mayor prior to their departure for the USA to march in the St. Patrick's Day parade. They formed part of the 185 travelling with the Naval Association who organised the event. The Naval Association were hosting the DuMlin Maritime Festival as part of the 50th Commemoration Ceremonies celebrating 50 years of the Naval Service.

2Lt. Terry Cummins (SM), The Dublin Deputy Lord Mayor, Lt.Cdr.Eugene Ryan (NS) and Declan Pendred

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15	16Sgt.Fernando and Sgt Cuffe (our Drivers)

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20Declan Pendred Presents a gift to the Mayor of Boston.	21Members of The USA Army on training at Devens enjoy our social nigt

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