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Óglaigh na hÉireann

@defenceforces

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Joined September 2009

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Jun 26
Deputy Chief of Staff Operations, Major General Johnny Whittaker, recently visited members of the 128th Infantry Battalion serving with UNIFIL in South Lebanon. During his visit to UNP 2-45, Major General Whittaker received operational updates and briefings on the Battalion’s
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Jun 25
Today, the Irish Defence Forces proudly marked the commissioning of the 64th Naval Cadet Class during a ceremony at the Naval Base, Haulbowline. Representing the Minister for Defence, Secretary General of the Department of Defence, Jacqui McCrum, attended the ceremony and
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Jun 24
NOTICE OF EXERCISE: Óglaigh na hÉireann wish to inform the general public in the vicinity of Drogheda Port that they are conducting a routine mission readiness exercise tonight. Mission readiness exercises are key activities undertaken by the Defence Forces and are critical in
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Jun 24
Our May/June edition of An Cosantóir is now live, follow the link below. Featuring: DF Success at The Sullivan Cup Best Warrior Competition: 28 Inf Bn 28 Inf Bn Compete at AFSAM 2026 ARW Ford F-350 SRV The An Cosantóir 10k 2026 Training Plan Re-Thinking Readiness
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Jun 23
As Ireland prepares to assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union later this year, the readiness of the Defence Forces to support the associated security and operational requirements remains firmly in focus. Last week, the Air Corps conducted a joint exercise
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Jun 21
A Passing Exercise (PASSEX) is when naval vessels from different countries meet at sea and conduct drills together to improve interoperability and provide insight into differing procedures, equipment and techniques of the other navy. The Naval Service conducts PASSEXs routinely
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Jun 19
📢 DRONE OPERATORS – KNOW THE RESTRICTIONS📢 The Irish Defence Forces remind all Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)/Drone operators that restricted and controlled airspace remains in place around Casement Aerodrome and surrounding areas. Other areas in black, while not the
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Jun 11
Today at the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Dublin, six members of the Defence Forces were awarded the Bronze Medal of the Polish Army in recognition of their outstanding contribution to multinational cooperation and their service with the 125th Irish Polish Battalion in
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Jun 10
As Ireland prepares to assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, personnel from No. 3 Operations Wing recently undertook a demanding training exercise to maintain and enhance key operational capabilities. The exercise included counter drone engagements, with
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Jun 9
Recently at Defence Forces Headquarters in McKee Barracks, Dublin, the Office of Reserve Affairs hosted “Beyond the workplace: Reserve Defence Forces employer engagement”. The event brought together employers, employer organisations and Defence Forces personnel to highlight the
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Jun 5
As preparations continue for Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2026, the Defence Forces Ordnance Corps recently conducted Exercise Beag, a complex multi-agency Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (CBRN EOD)
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Jun 4
UNIFIL UPDATE: All Irish personnel are well and accounted for. Personnel of the 128th Infantry Battalion continue to employ force protection measures enabling them to observe and monitor the ongoing conflict in line with UNSCR 1701. Óglaigh na hÉireann remains resolute in its
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May 29
For decades, Irish Peacekeepers have served with courage, professionalism, and compassion in some of the world’s most challenging environments. On International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, we honour the service and sacrifice of all those who have worn the blue beret in
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