International Day of UN Peacekeepers 2021 – Leveraging the Power of Youth for Peace and Security #YOUTHPEACESECURITY We take the time today to think of all United Nations peacekeepers in the service of peace around the world. The day coincides with the first UN peacekeeping mission which was established on 29 May 1948, when the
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29 - May , 2021
International Day of UN Peacekeeping 2021
24 - April , 2021
ANZAC Day 2021
25 April marks the national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand to commemorate all Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations and to mark the contribution and suffering of all those who have served. The day is observed on 25 April each year, originally to
08 - April , 2021
Newbridge World War II Veteran turns 100
Newbridge World War II Veteran turns 100 Ireland’s Military Story and The Irish Military Heritage Foundation send our best wishes to World War 2 veteran Joe Woods for a very happy 100th birthday today. Joe served with the Royal Air Force Regiment 1941 – 1946 and took part in the Liberation of Denmark. In 1995,
12 - March , 2021
O.N.E launches “I Am A Veteran Campaign”
O.N.E launches “I Am A Veteran Campaign” The Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel – Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann (O.N.E) – celebrates 70 years of taking care of Ireland’s Veterans. To mark the occasion it has launched a national campaign titled: “I Am A Veteran Campaign”, aimed at raising public awareness about veterans and the role
04 - February , 2021
NI Commissioner Urges Veterans to get in Touch
NI Commissioner Urges Veterans to get in Touch Northern Ireland’s Veterans Commissioner – Danny Kinahan – is urging former service personnel of the British Armed Forces who need help or support to get in touch with him directly. There are an estimated 150,000 former personnel of the British Army, Royal Air Force, and Royal Navy
20 - January , 2021
Inauguration of Irish American Joe Biden as US President
Inauguration of Irish American – Joe Biden – as US President Today Presentient Elect Joe Biden was inaugurated the 46th President of the United States. President Biden’s affinity with Ireland is well known. He is among 23 United States presidents of Irish heritage. President Biden’s Irish lineage is through his maternal line: the Blewitt family
11 - January , 2021
Passing of Irish Aviation Historian AP (Tony) Kearns
Passing of Irish Aviation Historian AP (Tony) Kearns It is with a heavy heart that we bring you the sad news of the passing of AP (Tony) Kearns. Tony was one of Ireland’s leading aviation historians. Involved with Irish Air Corps history and heritage since the 1960s, Tony went on to become a volunteer in
23 - December , 2020
Antarctic Station – Named After Chilean Irish Founding Father – Reports Covid-19
On Monday the Chilean Army released a statement confirming that Covid-19 has reached the most southern continent on Earth: Antarctica. The report stated that 26 Chilean Army and ten contractors – stationed in the Antarctic research base General Bernardo O’Higgins Riquelme – showed symptoms of Covid-19. According to the Chilean military the personnel are being
12 - December , 2020
New Mascot For Irish Guards
At a ceremony at Wellington Barracks on Thursday, the Irish Guards welcomed the arrival of their new Irish Wolfhound mascot, Turlough Mór (Séamus). The six month old Regimental Mascot was acquired from his breeder in North Yorkshire in late October. As with the 16 mascots before him, he is named after an Irish chieftain. Toirdhealbhach
25 - November , 2020
Operation Deadlight
During the Battle of the Atlantic the U-boat menace had plagued Allied shipping. As early as 1944 the British government had begun to draw up plans for the destruction of the German U-boat force following the end of the war. Following Allied victory in Europe, 156 U-boats surrendered either side of the Atlantic in early