Sergeant Matty Gardiner, 12th Infantry Battalion, Irish Defence Forces/Óglaigh na hÉireann Born in 1943, Matty is a retired Sergeant from the 12th Infantry Battalion, Irish Defence Forces/Óglaigh na hÉireann in
Month: October 2021
Project Update – A Strong Voice for VeteransProject Update – A Strong Voice for Veterans
Project Update – A Strong Voice for Veterans Photos by John O’Byrne For many veterans’ life after leaving the armed forces is challenging. Ensuring that all veterans receive the support
Veterans’ Support RecommencesVeterans’ Support Recommences
Veterans’ Support Recommences Photos by John O’Byrne As Covid restrictions ease, veterans support has recommenced in person. Coinciding with the anniversary of the Defence Forces on 1 October, The Organisation
Appointment of Defence Forces Chief of StaffAppointment of Defence Forces Chief of Staff
Appointment of Defence Forces Chief of Staff Photos courtesy of Defence Forces Press Office Yesterday the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Defence, Simon Coveney TD, appointed Lieutenant General Seán Clancy
97 Years Defending Ireland97 Years Defending Ireland
Today the Irish Defence Forces(Óglaigh na hÉireann / Irish Defence Forces) celebrates its 97th anniversary. On 1 October 1924, the Executive Council formally established Óglaigh na hÉireann – the Irish