Recording Ireland’s Contribution to World Peace As part of a project to record Ireland’s contribution to world peace, we visited Post 11, the Irish United Nations Veterans Association (IUNVA), in the Curragh Camp Co. Kildare. There we met and spoke with Irish Defence Forces veterans Company Quartermaster Sergeant Tony O’Reilly, Sergeant Major John Murray, and
Irish United Nations Veterans Association
09 - November , 2021
Recording Ireland’s Contribution to World Peace
14 - September , 2021
Secretary General Opens Irish Peacekeeping Museum
Ireland has a proud history of United Nations (UN) peacekeeping since its first deployment of observers in 1958. Since that time members of the Irish Defence Forces and An Garda Síochána have worn the blue beret on missions throughout the world helping to bring peace and stability to conflict stricken regions. Today Ireland holds a
29 - May , 2021
International Day of UN Peacekeeping 2021
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
01 - July , 2020
IUNVA Mark Peacekeepers’ Day
The Irish United Nations Veterans Association (IUNVA) today marked the International Day of UN Peacekeepers at Arbour Hill. The earlier planned annual commemoration to coincide with 29 May (UN Peacekeepers Day) was cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions. Today’s event was in full compliance with Covid-19 guidelines. The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, offers a
24 - June , 2019
Veterans Parade at Military Show in Naas
Well done to everyone involved in another brilliant weekend of military history at the 13th Annual Irish Military Vehicle Group Show at Naas Racecourse County Kildare on Saturday and Sunday.One of the highlights of this year’s show was the Veteran’s Parade hosted by Irish United Nations Veterans Association.
29 - May , 2019
International Day of UN Peacekeepers
For millions in conflict-affected situations around the world, peacekeeping is a necessity and a hope. Let us work together to make peacekeeping more effective in protecting people and advancing peace UN Secretary-General António Guterres The United Nations General Assembly, in its resolution 57/129, designated 29 May as the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. This
11 - May , 2019
Defence Forces Veterans’ Day
Defence Forces Veterans’ Day 2019 The annual Irish Defence Forces Veterans’ Day took place today in Collins Barracks, Dublin. The event was attended by the Minister of State with Responsibility for Defence, Paul Kehoe TD, and the General Staff. Veterans of the Irish Defence Forces attended from the Organisation of National Ex-Servicemen and Women (ONE),