OnThisDay 1924 – Óglaigh na hÉireann/Irish Defence Forces Formally Established The Defence Forces (Temporary Provisions) Act, 1923, provided that the Irish Free State Executive Council to raise and maintain an
Category: Irish Army
Former Soldier Posthumously Awarded Gold Medal for BraveryFormer Soldier Posthumously Awarded Gold Medal for Bravery
Former Soldier Posthumously Awarded Gold Medal for Bravery The Ceann Comhairle, Seán Ó Fearghaíl TD, presented 26 National Bravery Awards yesterday to individuals from across Ireland who risked their own
Recording the Story of the 18pdr with Sgt Robert DelaneyRecording the Story of the 18pdr with Sgt Robert Delaney
First published on 26 August, 2022. Updated 1 March 2023. Delighted to release our production of: The Four Courts QF 18-pounder ‘9168’ Field Gun – From Restoration to Museum Display.
In the Service of Peace – Congo VeteransIn the Service of Peace – Congo Veterans
It was great to spend the day recording the personal accounts of veterans from Ireland’s deployment to the Congo (1960 – 1964) with Opération des Nations Unies au Congo (ONUC).
Company Sergeant Liam White (Rtd) – McKee Barracks Coy – UNFICYP – UNEF IICompany Sergeant Liam White (Rtd) – McKee Barracks Coy – UNFICYP – UNEF II
Veterans are a key to any military story; they are the people who served, they are the people who were there. Recording their story helps preserve our past and can
Commissioning of 97th Cadet Class and 11th Potential Officers ClassCommissioning of 97th Cadet Class and 11th Potential Officers Class
Earlier today the commissioning of the 97th Cadet Class and 11th Potential Officers Class took place in Collins Barracks, Dublin. The ceremony is a very important and proud day for
Corporal Tony Maher, Maynooth Platoon, C Company, 7th Infantry Battalion FCÁCorporal Tony Maher, Maynooth Platoon, C Company, 7th Infantry Battalion FCÁ
Cover image: Members of Maynooth Platoon, C Company, 7th Infantry Battalion FCÁ, at Gormanstown Military Camp. Kildare has a long military history and to this day people from the county
Defence Forces Mark Centenary of the Handover of Beggar’s Bush BarracksDefence Forces Mark Centenary of the Handover of Beggar’s Bush Barracks
Yesterday a ceremonial event was held by the Defence Forces to mark the centenary of the handover of Beggar’s Bush Barracks from the British authorities to the Irish Provisional Government
Sergeant Matty GardinerSergeant Matty Gardiner
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
The QF 12-PounderThe QF 12-Pounder
We have been asked about the artillery pieces that took part in gun salute during the 75th anniversary of the Naval Service on 1 September. The guns are a QF