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In Cork City along the quays the Health Service Executive paid special thanks to the Defence Forces for its support during Covid-19 at a ceremony (yesterday).
Frontline staff and members of the emergency services deployed their blue emergency lights and sirens as LÉ Eithne towed by the Port of Cork's tugboat, Gerry O'Sullivan, departed Albert Quay for its Haulbowline Naval base after 90 days of active service.
The (flagship) vessel was the last of the six naval vessels deployed under the Defence Forces' Operation Fortitude to fight Covid-19 to be stood down.
The ship's Commander Caoimhín Mac Unfraidh said he and his crew were very proud to be called upon to serve their country.
LÉ Eithne, which is 36 years old, was pulled out of operational reserve and put on active duty at Albert Quay in under 36 hours.
For more on the RTE News coverage click here and for footage as the flagship departed downriver to the Naval Base and into operational reserve.
