130 members of the Irish Army are undergoing intensive training in the Wicklow Mountains, in preparation for their next deployment overseas.
The Engineers Corps are being assessed in a range of military exercises in the Glen of Imaal.
The tasks include bridge building, explosive demolition and the clearing of landmines - along with armoured personnel carrier and helicopter manoeuvres.
From the Wicklow Mountains, our News Correspondent Fergal O'Brien reports:The Corps of Engineers constructed the below bridge in 48 hours while under simulated enemy attack:
