Updated 2 February 2022 In January 1922, military and police barracks began to be handed over to the newly established Irish Provisional Government. On Thursday the 26th, 150 officers and
Category: Irish Defence Forces
Cathal Berry TD, Commandant Rtd, Irish Army 1995–2019Cathal Berry TD, Commandant Rtd, Irish Army 1995–2019
Cathal Berry TD, Commandant Rtd, Irish Army 1995–2019 Taking part in our Kildare’s Veterans’ and Ex-Service Personnel oral history project is Óglaigh na hÉireann / Irish Defence Forces veteran Dr
Royal Irish and Defence Forces Musicians Lift the Air of AlbertRoyal Irish and Defence Forces Musicians Lift the Air of Albert
Last updated 14:03 29 November 2021 Following the commemoration service at Thiepval to mark the centenary of the Ulster Memorial Tower on Friday, the combined bands of the Royal Irish
Ulster Tower Centenary Commemorated in FranceUlster Tower Centenary Commemorated in France
Updated 13:07, 24 November 2021 The centenary of the Ulster Memorial Tower was commemorated this morning in Northern France. Inaugurated on 19 November 1921, the Ulster Tower at Thiepval on
Recording Ireland’s Contribution to World PeaceRecording Ireland’s Contribution to World Peace
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
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
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
Veterans Charity Marks 70 YearsVeterans Charity Marks 70 Years
For 70 years Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann (Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel: O.N.E.) has supported veterans of the Irish Defence Forces. To mark this anniversary it launched this year’s Fuchsia