In this episode, we speak with Sgt Mark Fitzpatrick and Cpl Colin McQuaid of the 27th Infantry Battalion Sniper Team, following their impressive performance at the 2026 International Sniper Competition in Fort Benning, Georgia.
Competing against some of the world’s leading sniper teams, the 27th Infantry Battalion team finished 5th overall and won Best International Team. An outstanding achievement and one that continues the long tradition of Irish Defence Forces teams performing to an exceptionally high standard at this prestigious competition.
Sgt Fitzpatrick and Cpl McQuaid discuss the preparation, teamwork, discipline and challenges involved in competing at the highest level, as well as what it means to represent the Irish Defence Forces on the international stage.
Listen as we go behind the scenes of the competition and hear first-hand about the experience from members of the team.
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