RTÉ Ireland4d
Defence Forces - holding Lebanon's sovereignty 'in their hands'
Groundhog! Groundhog! Groundhog! When Irish peacekeepers hear those words, they know what to do: sprint to the nearest bunker ...
The Irish Times6d
Defence Forces class of 2025 commissioned into an increasingly turbulent world
The 100th cadet class in the history of the Irish Defence Forces is entering a period of global uncertainty that few of any of its predecessors have faced. The realisation that Europe can no ...
Irish Sun5d
‘Safety key priority’ for Irish soldiers as 6k new ‘state-of-the-art’ body armour units bought in €16.5m deal agreement
The new body armour system, designed in-house by a Defence Forces team, is expected to provide greater protection against ballistics and fragmentation. It has been designed so it can be modified ...
Irish Daily Mirror5d
Irish soldiers in Lebanon forced to shelter in reinforced bunkers for three days
They were all up to the required standard of force protection ... traded rockets and artillery fire right up until an uneasy ceasefire came into effect in late November. Irish solders from the ...
London Evening Standard7d
Defence Forces commander ‘proud and privileged’ to lead mission
Chief of Defence forces Lt Gen Sean Clancy (left) speaking to the media with Tanaiste Simon Harris (Niall Carson/PA) The commander of the Irish Defence Forces has spoken of his pride at leading ...