Lieutenant Colonel Tom Fox, Battalion Commander of the 124th Irishpolbatt UNIFIL, in South Lebanon discusses the on-going situation rte.ie/radio/radio1/c…

LÉ JAMES JOYCE (#P62) may have been on Maritime Defence and Security Operations (MDSO) over the Bank-Holiday weekend,but they had a brilliant view of the events at the #BrayAirDisplay ✈️. If you have any pictures of #P62 in Bray over the weekend, post them in the replies below 👇

Check out our latest monthly update to see what we've been up to in July! Presented here by Sgt Sarah Nolan CIS Gp DFTC #defenceforces #army #navalservice #aircorps #60secupdate

Watch: LÉ GEORGE BERNARD SHAW (#P64) on Maritime Defence and Security Operations (MDSO) over the past few weeks conducting Navigation Exercises & Small Boat training 🇮🇪.

The Defence Forces have announced plans to roll out virtual reality simulators to help train soldiers in regional locations rte.ie/news/2024/0808…

Situation Update on Irish Defence Forces serving in UNIFIL Lebanon The Defence Forces Press Office can confirm that yesterday at approximately 2000hrs local time, a 2-vehicle patrol in the IRISHPOLBATT area of operations in UNIFIL South Lebanon was caught in an explosive blast

Last week, Members of the CMU, National Ambulance Service National Ambulance Service 🇮🇪🚑 , Reserve Defence Forces (Ireland) Army Reserve, Air Corps, Ordnance Corps and Civil Defence IRL, participated in 'Exercise Cuchulainn', a multi-agency Major Incident exercise in the DFTC involving over 100 personnel. The main

Ever wondered how An Cosantóir magazine, the DF Review, posters on your notice board, or pull-up banners are created? Take a look at this video from the Defence Forces Printing Press, where they take you behind the scenes of their new workshops at McKee Barracks. The Trainee

The Defence Forces can confirm that an incident occurred last night at Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa, Renmore, Co. Galway, where shots were fired by on-duty personnel. This action was taken in strict accordance with established force protection protocols after a Defence Forces Chaplain was

We are pleased to announce that the mandatory retirement age for all members of the Defence Forces has now been increased to 62 years of age. Chief of Staff of Óglaigh na hÉireann, Lt Gen Seán Clancy welcomed the increase, stating; "I am delighted at today’s announcement by an

Behind every peacekeeper are family and friends that share in their sacrifice, supporting them while deployed overseas! Here are some heartfelt messages from the families to their peacekeepers currently deployed with UNIFIL in South Lebanon! #peacekeepers #ireland #army

Remembering a Revolutionary On the anniversary of the death of General Michael Collins, Óglaigh na hÉireann paid tribute with a solemn commemoration and wreath laying ceremony. The event was held at the Michael Collins memorial in Cathal Brugha Barracks, and was attended by a

Update Following Recent Events in Lebanon First and foremost we can confirm that all Defence Forces personnel serving in Lebanon are accounted for and safe. In light of worrying developments across the Blue Line since the early morning, Irish Defence Forces and UNIFIL

Army Reserve Recruits from 1 Brigade, Collins Barracks, Cork recently qualified on the Steyr 5.56mm rifle. Always an important milestone in a military career.

The Army Ordnance Corps took part again this summer in Exercise EUROPEAN GUARDIAN. The aim of the exercise is to give participants the chance to use and develop their manual neutralisation skills in a highly demanding, multinational environment. Over the two-week exercise,

A Sniper Team from the Army Ranger Wing (ARW) has secured first place at the prestigious International Special Operations Tactical Sniper Competition held in Latvia from August 17 to 21. This year's event saw participation from 26 sniper teams representing the United States,

👏to the winners of the 6th International Tactical Sniper Competition hosted by 🇱🇻 Special Task Unit! Shoutout to Team🇮🇪 for taking the top spot! 🇨🇦took 2nd & 🇱🇹secured 3rd. Well done to all! #Latvijasarmija #DROSAISUZVAR Óglaigh na hÉireann @IrishMilRep Canada at NATO 🇨🇦 Latvia in NATO 🇱🇻

Congratulations to Irish Naval Service from all in Irish Air Corps with the commissioning of LÉ Aoibhinn & LÉ Gobnait into service today. Best wishes to Lt Cmdrs Ó Neachtain & O’Flynn as you take Charge and Command! #strengthenthenation #LifeLessOrdinary

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