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Irish Army team wins international sniper competition

An unusual competition took place in the Wicklow Mountains over the past few days, involving sharpshooters from all over the world. The International Sniper Competition Ireland saw competitors out-snaring each other on the battlefield. What are the essential qualities of a marksman in this particular area? Sean was joined by Commandant Liam MacDonnell, Officer in Command and Chief instructor of the Infantry Weapons Wing in the Irish Defence Forces...

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14.03 25 Sep 2023


Irish Army team wins international sniper competition


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14.03 25 Sep 2023


An unusual competition took place in the Wicklow Mountains over the past few days, involving sharpshooters from all over the world. The International Sniper Competition Ireland saw competitors out-snaring each other on the battlefield. What are the essential qualities of a marksman in this particular area?

Sean was joined by Commandant Liam MacDonnell, Officer in Command and Chief instructor of the Infantry Weapons Wing in the Irish Defence Forces...


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