Cathal Brugha Barracks welcomed the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence, Mr Micheál Martin T.D., accompanied by the Chief of Staff of the Irish Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Seán Clancy, to review the men and women of the 124th Infantry Battalion prior to their departure for a

UNDOF WITHDRAWAL Part 1

The withdrawal from an overseas mission is a great undertaking, in particular for the logistical teams involved in returning all kit and equipment from the overseas mission to Ireland. Well done to all the teams involved in the repatriation of our assets

Delighted to accompany DF_COS to 124 Inf Bn Ministerial Review.

Great to see brief given to families prior to review & following the blessing of the colours! 

Best wishes to all pers #deploying in the coming weeks, particularly the 120 on their 1st #Mission . #BeMore ☘️🇮🇪☘️

L.E. Aoibhinn's crew continue to prepare the ship for operational capability. The ship's capabilities will be tested and armament installed. L.E. George Bernard Shaw facilitated the throwing of the dart ceremony, upholding maritime tradition & returning to operations at sea.

Serve in the Naval Service in your spare time. Apply to join the Naval Service Reserve today!

At dawn on #ANZAC Day this week, senior members of the Battalion joined our UNTSO colleagues from New Zealand and Fiji, based here in Camp Shamrock, to commemorate the ANZAC war dead, many of them Irish.
NZ Defence Farce
Fiji at the UN🇫🇯

Serve in your spare time.

PSA - Large convoys of military equipment will be moving from Dublin port to the Defence Forces Training Centre today via the M50 and M7 at 1000, 1400 and 1700hrs.

I was delighted to contribute to this months edition of the Óglaigh na hÉireann Magazine 'An Cosantoir'.

The goal of this piece was to explore some simple, evidence based strategies, to help us perform

Really interested to hear your thoughts!

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For the most up to date announcements on Defence Forces recruitment and information on some of the benefits associated with a career in the Defence Forces give our Recruitment team a follow!

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On a recent visit to UNIFIL, Maj Gen Tony McKenna, DCOS (Ops) accompanied by Col Tom McGrath, SIO UNIFIL visited Irish troops serving with the 123 Infantry Battalion UNIFIL at UNP 2-45 and the two Blue Line Posts, where he met with DF personnel, received briefings and first-hand accounts of the

This month's issue of An Cosántoir, which is now available online. To view please click on the link below.
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Print editions will be sent to units in the coming weeks. Thanks to all those who have contributed to this edition.
#irishdefenceforces

Great to get out & visit the #124InfBn preparing to deploy to #Lebanon @UNIFIL

Pers conducting Life Fire Tactical Training, & confirming their #TTPs . Great blend of old & new blood. 30 counties represented & 120+ pers first #deployment  

Troops are in good hands! ☘️🇮🇪☘️

The Irish Air Corps have just launched the Trainee Military Aircraft Systems Technician (TMAST) competition for 2024!
Become a fixed, rotary or avionics technician through the TMAST recruitment pathway!
Find out more and apply at Military.ie

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On a recent visit to UNIFIL, Maj Gen Tony McKenna, DCOS(Ops) visited 123 Inf Bn at UNP 2-45 and the two Blue Line Posts, where he met with DF Personnel, received briefings and first-hand accounts of the challenging operational environment. #UNIFIL #Peacekeeper

Are you a school guidance counsellor? Want to find out more about the Air Corps Cadetship and other recruitment pathways?
Join the TY HUB Irish Air Corps webinar on the 24th April to find out more!

Register through the TY HUB
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Yesterday our Recruitment Team attended the ‘Emergency Services Showcase’ in Fort Dunree, Co.Donegal. We were joined by Garda Info, Irish Coast Guard, Donegal Mtn Rescue, Rescue 117, Irish Red Cross and the RSA. Congrats to Desertegney Foróige for a great event #donegal

Free 24/7 Mental Wellbeing Support Programme for ALL Defence Forces Veterans

This service is available to ALL #DefenceForces #Veterans at no cost or required membership of any veterans organisation or association.

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#MentalHealth #Health

Cadetship 2024 is now open!
Apply at military.ie.
Applications close on the 5th of May 2024.

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Good luck Gents! ☘️🇮🇪☘️