Delighted with Micheál Martin announcement increasing MRA for DF to 60. It has been a priority for me since my appt. I would like to thank Secretary General Department of Defence and her team & Óglaigh na hÉireann staff for their work on this key retention measure. More details to follow.

RESERVE FORCES
The Reserve Forces are now accepting applications for Army and Naval Service Reserve. Visit military.ie for more information and to make your online application now. #rdf #ReserveForces #ArmyReserve #NavyReserve #bemore #military #challengeyourself

Well done to 28 Infantry Battalion Cambrian Patrol team on taking Gold. Fantastic display of military skills, teamwork and resilience and a wonderful way to mark the start of the next 50 years of the 28th Infantry Battalion.

👏 🏆 Delighted for Commandant Geoff Curran Army Equitation and Bishops Quarter as they win the Puissance for Ireland 🇮🇪 at the Dublin Horse Show at the RDS 🐎
#BeMore

DEFENCE FORCES OPEN DAY - FARMLEIGH HOUSE

PLAN YOUR DAY – GETTING THERE

THERE IS NO PARKING AT THE EVENT – SEE PARK & RIDE/WALK OPTIONS AVAILABLE

MOTOR TECHNICIAN FITTER
We are recruiting Motor Technician Fitters.
Suitably qualified candidates must hold FAS/SOLAS or equivalent qualification.
For more information, military.ie/en/careers/cur…
#bemore

Happy #InternationalWomensDay 2023!!!
Let’s all fully #EmbraceEquity ! Equity isn’t just a nice to have, it’s a must have! Everyone everywhere can play a part!
Happy #IWD2023 to all our serving female personnel! 🇮🇪

Defence Forces female members serving at home and overseas took part in networking events today focusing on Gender Equality!
Let’s all fully #EmbraceEquity ! Equity isn’t just a nice to have, it’s a must have!
Happy #IWD2023 to all our serving female personnel! 🇮🇪

We in Óglaigh na hÉireann are deeply shocked & saddened by the news of this tragic event and the loss of Pte Seán Rooney. Our thoughts are with his family, his friends and his fellow peacekeepers from the 121st Infantry Battalion.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

The Defence Womens Network hosted an International Men's Days Event today in Cork.

The event was a chance to recognise the importance of men in society and in the workplace.

Speakers included Chief of Staff (Seán Clancy) & Secretary General (@MccrumJacqui)

#IMD2022 #BeMore

DF #Podcast S4 Ep1

'My First Four Years in the Irish Defence Forces'

Cpl Cathy Jennings talks to us about joining as an #Army Recruit to becoming the 1st female Crewman
Irish Air Corps

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6XwTDV…

Today in Lebanon, the Minister for Defence Mr. Simon Coveney T.D. & the DF Chief of Staff, Lt Gen Seán Clancy laid wreaths at Tibnine Bridge to mark the 40th anniversary of the deaths of Cpl Gregory Morrow, Pte Peter Burke & Pte Thomas Murphy.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha

Welcome announcement this morning from Minister for Defence Simon Coveney on the extension of the Naval Personnel Sea Going Tax Credit.

Another important step in strengthening our Naval Service.

#BeMore

The MISTRAL team Tyndall Institute Trinity College Dublin Óglaigh na hÉireann A-techSYN, supported by Science Foundation Ireland and Department of Defence are enabling game changing #VHF radio coverage improvement through flying #AI driven communication #drones .

#researchexcellence

“In the Service Of The State” is a wonderful review of 100 yrs of Óglaigh na hÉireann service. It premiered in Cathal Brugha Bks this week. It includes very powerful personal experiences from serving and retired personnel and hopefully it will #InspirePride
youtu.be/lAWpCnWz2cc

Defence Forces Band Concert next Saturday at National Concert Hall Dublin. Join us National Concert Hall on 22 October for an excellent night of music in aid of Óglaigh na hÉireann Benevolent Fund Soldiers Aid. Thanks to musicians Defence Forces School of Music (Ireland) For tickets visit nch.ie

Meath County Council is pleased to announce that the temporary bridge beside Trim castle and linking to the Porchfields is now open to pedestrians. Thanks to Óglaigh na hÉireann for their assistance in delivering this temporary solution. #YourCouncil #WorkingForYou