The newly commissioned officer Conal Kiernan, from Co Kildare with proud parents Louise and Michael and brother Eamonn after the Commissioning Ceremony 61st Cadet Class at Naval Base, Haulbowline Co Cork on Friday 14th July 2023. His father Michael is a retired captain in the army and his brother Eamonn is a lieutenant in the Artillery Corps . Pic Larry Cummins The Echo/ Irish Examiner