Local members of Defence Forces graduate

Company Sergeant John McNamee from Mullingar with his wife Audrey and children Katie Lou and Jack after he graduated with Bachelor of Arts in Leadership, Management and Defence Studies. The family were photographed at the first SETU (South East Technical University) first conferring ceremony for Defence Forces personnel. Company Sergeant McNamee is one of more than 220 graduates to receive their academic awards at the Carlow campus. Photos: Mary Browne

Sgt Killian Curtin from Cavan and Sgt Ian McGee from Trim, who graduated with Certificates in Leadership, Management and Defence Studies; Cpl Megan McEneaney from Dundalk, who graduated with a Higher Certificate in Arts in Leadership, Management and Defence studies; and Sgt Enda Eivers from Mullingar, who graduated with Certificate in Leadership, Management and Defence Studies.