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
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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
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
Centenary Ceremony Held at Baldonnel AerodromeCentenary Ceremony Held at Baldonnel Aerodrome
Earlier today a centenary ceremony to mark the handover from the Royal Air Force (RAF) in 1922, was held at the home of the Irish Air Corps, Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel,
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
ONE Launches Veterans Leadership InitiativeONE Launches Veterans Leadership Initiative
ONE Launches Veterans’ Leadership Initiative There are approximately 150,000 former members of the Irish Defence Forces, permanent and reserve. The majority still live in Ireland, an unknown number live abroad.
3rd Infantry Battalion Commemorates Handover3rd Infantry Battalion Commemorates Handover
100 years ago on 7 February 1922, an enthusiastic crowd watched Commandant G. O’Dwyer lead a detachment of Irish Republican Army, accompanied by a band, from St. James’s Park to
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
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