35 recruits take part in passing out parade in Kilkenny today

35 recruits of the 145th platoon have passed out at James Stephens Barracks this afternoon.

The group of soldiers, who are now 2-star privates, are drawn from right across the country.

There are six from Kilkenny, one from Carlow with others drawn from Tipperary, Wexford, Waterford, Galway, Clare and beyond.