Delighted to be in Haulbowline today for the commissioning of the Naval Service’s new Inshore Patrol Vessels, LÉ Aoibhinn and LÉ Gobnait. These versatile vessels will play an important part in safeguarding our nation’s security and protecting our critical infrastructure.

Today at the Naval Base, we celebrated the commissioning of two new IPVs, #LÉAOIBHINN (#P71) & #LÉGOBNAIT (#P72). The Tánaiste & Minister for Defence Micheál Martin, Rossa Mulcahy Lt Gen Seán Clancy, & Commodore Michael Malone marked this milestone. (1/2)

Flag Officer Commanding of the Naval Service, Commodore Michael Malone welcomed Tánaiste and Minister for Defence, Mr. Micheál Martin, T.D., Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Seán Clancy and Secretary General Jacqui McCrum, to Haulbowline yesterday to mark

The Tánaiste also confirmed the extension of the Sea-going Naval Personnel Tax Credit for a further five years, at the ceremony reflecting the Government’s ongoing commitment to addressing recruitment and retention challenges in the Naval Service.

Queen Mary 2 arriving in #cobh #portofcork

In maritime shipping, Deadweight Tonnage (DWT) is a key term that describes a vessel’s total carrying capacity. It measures the maximum weight a ship can safely transport, including cargo, fuel, crew, and supplies. Unlike other metrics, DWT focuses solely on the load the ship can

🇮🇪Cormac Walsh and Tony Malay from Óglaigh na hÉireann raised the flag this morning at #Ploughing2024 #GovPloughing2024

The Irish Navy women are taking part in Hell and Back this Saturday💪🏻🇮🇪 We have reached our €5000 target so it's now changed to €6000! ❤️ Please donate to these great causes if you can Women's Aid Ireland LauraLynn, Ireland's Children's Hospice #irishnavywomen idonate.ie/fundraiser/Iri…

Great news indeed! Remediation of West wall-steel mill site at Haulbowline is out to Department of Defence tender - EU TED 563459 -2024. Port of Cork will be transformed as will Irish Naval Service. Mark Mellett Paul Hegarty, CMgr MCMI Mike Brunicardi MaREI Val Cummins

The Irish Defence Forces can confirm that all personnel currently deployed in Lebanon are accounted for and remain safe . Despite the challenges, Irish troops with UNIFIL continue to conduct its crucial operations in south Lebanon. Along with peacekeepers from 48 other countries,

Shocked & saddened to hear of the passing of John O’Driscoll an outstanding leader of An Garda Síochána Garda Info. John was a dedicated Board Member Sage Advocacy. Our thoughts are with John’s family. Chomhbhrón ó chroí ar bhás ár gcara dílis. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

May he rest in peace 🙏

Today we mark the 20th anniversary of NMCI by announcing multi-million euro funding for a state-of-the art naval training simulator. More info here: gov.ie/en/speech/082c… Department of Further and Higher Education Department of Defence

Situation Update on Irish Defence Forces serving with overseas missions in Lebanon for family members The Defence Forces can reconfirm that all personnel in Lebanon are well and accounted for, and are maintaining vigilance in their mission areas. Despite the tough conditions,

The Defence Forces can confirm that all Irish personnel are well and accounted for. The 124 Infantry Battalion area of operations is reported to be relatively calm today, with no operational activity noted from Camp Shamrock (UNP 2-45) and its two outposts UNP 6-50 and UNP 6-52.

Privileged to join Professors V.S. Subrahmanian and Prof. Barry O'Sullivan, MRIA in Chicago at Northwestern Buffett Institute for Global Affairs Northwestern in Conference on #AI and Counterterrorism. Pleased to contribute to panel discussion. #Ethics #Regulation #ResponsibleAI

2 Brigade Cavalry Squadron engaged in ceremonial escorts of honour. Escorts of honor are frequently conducted by 2BCS and are carried out with the highest levels of enthusiasm, pride and professionalism by all partaking members of the Squadron. #Cavalry #BeMore Óglaigh na hÉireann

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Small but dedicated group assembled this morning for the Navy Christmas Fun Run 🇮🇪💪🏻❤️🎅🏻