Defence Forces

Conor Heary and Jamie Malone

Community: Kilkenny City soldiers graduate from TU Dublin

RTE's new three-part documentary dives deep into Ireland's biggest drug busts

RTE's new documentary dives deep into Ireland's biggest drug busts

Lieutenant Colonel Cormac Brady

Final group of Unifil peacekeepers prepare for deployment

Irish UN soldiers after the Jadotville siege who held out for five days against overwhelming odds.

The story of Jadotville to be explored at special Kilkenny event

Members of the 69th Infantry Group who are deploying with the IMBAS

Defence Forces begins rollout of new multimillion-euro body armour system

Kevin McCormack of ONE Sarsfields Branch

Ex-soldier recognised for 23 years of Defence Forces service

Rory Best welcomed by represenatives from Kilkenny Rugby Club

Pictures: Rory Best completes charity challenge

Soldiers on the move in Kilkenny

Defence Forces spotted on the streets of Kilkenny - Here's why!

Deputy Commissioner Paul Cleary

Drones ‘mitigated’ during recent security events, Irish police say

Taoiseach Micheal Martin

Taosieach expects briefing on drone sighting before Trump visit

Donald Trump playing golf, wearing a red top and red MAGA hat

Inside the Octagon – The Defence Forces control hub for EU presidency and Trump

Head and shoulders photo of Helen McEntee

New defence powers will be in place by July 1, vows McEntee

'It's bizarre': Homes evacuated amid suspected pipe bomb scare

Jo Jo Dullard

Breaking Search operation commences for missing Kilkenny woman Jo Jo Dullard

An Air Corps helicopter

Air Corps personnel shoot down ‘drones’ in EU presidency training exercise

30 years of Women in the Irish army

Fear of ‘recriminations’ over formal complaints, Defence Forces Tribunal told

Gloved hands of soldier holding cap

Two separate investigations following death of army apprentice in 1991
Apprentice Oliver Mullaney died at Devoy Barracks in Naas, Co Kildare in 1991.
Cillian Sherlock, Press Association

Soldier with assault rifle and flag of Ireland on military uniform

Defence Forces tribunal hears of shortcomings in complaints process

Minister Helen McEntee inspects soldiers at James Stephens Military Barracks. Photo: Comdt Alex Quigley, Irish Defence Forces

Minister Helen McEntee lauds local enterprise and raises barracks funding during...

Jim O’Callaghan defends communications strategy during fuel protests

Peacekeepers ‘ready’ for deployment in ‘volatile’ southern Lebanon

People urged to buy only the fuel they need as protests continue in Ireland

Ireland on ‘precipice of turning oil away’, Taoiseach warns as protests continue

Blockades need to end, says minister as gardai arrive at Cork oil refinery

Fuel protesters add to demands amid confusion over ‘breakthrough’ meeting

End fuel blockades or face ‘full rigours of the law’, protesters warned

More funding demanded for key Kildare army site following €17m investment. File photograph

'We have a rule of law in this country' - Army deployed across Ireland amid fuel...

Minister’s Lebanon trip cancelled after concerns from Defence Forces Staff reporter

President attends anniversary event for veterans’ homeless charity

Defence Forces conducts first strategic reach operation in Lebanon

McEntee expected to announce new laws boosting powers at sea for Defence Forces

'There are constant thuds' - Kilkenny man trying to escape Dubai after Iran missile strikes

'There are constant thuds' - Kilkenny man trying to escape Dubai after Iran miss...

Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon ‘safe’, minister says

Defence Minister examining protections for victims of military crime

Contributors to Defence Forces tribunal will be given support, minister says

Minister ‘certain’ anti-drone tech in place for EU presidency

Picture courtesy of Vicky Comerford

Huge sum of money raised for Kilkenny charities following mayor's fundraiser

Army chaplain attacked outside barracks to receive distinguished service medal

Anti-drone technology will be in place by next summer – Helen McEntee

Minister for Defence has condemned the incident which happened on Thursday

LIVE: Irish soldiers 'well and accounted for' after coming under fire in south ...

Irish peacekeepers safe after being fired upon in Lebanon

PICTURES: Familiar Kilkenny faces at Dublin Airport as peacekeepers return home

PICTURES: Emotional scenes at Dublin Airport as nearly 200 Irish Peacekeepers re...

Tears of joy and singing greet Irish peacekeepers returning from Lebanon

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'Concern' raised over 'deeply dangerous' Russian spy ship set to enter Irish wat...

Catherine Connolly’s responsibilities as president

Irish peacekeepers on duty

‘You are part of a mission of peace, humanity and hope’: Kilkenny soldiers to be...

‘Poignant’ deployment of Irish soldiers as UN mission to wind down

The role of Ireland’s president explained

Taking place in the Gormanston Army camp, the heats will unfold over three weeks

Ireland's Fittest Family returns for 'toughest' contest yet with brand new all-s...

Gavin did not experience culture of ignoring bullying issues in Defence Forces

Humphreys questioned on record in Cabinet during RTE debate

Ireland ‘eager to assist’ if peacekeeping mission required in Ukraine

Jim Gavin ‘did not see’ any bullying or sexism in Defence Forces

Appeal over leniency of sentences in Rooney killing

No justice over murder of my son, says mother of Sean Rooney

Committee calls for clarity on Government proposals to change triple lock

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