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
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Troopers Mark Cavalry DayTroopers Mark Cavalry Day
The Cavalry Corps is one of the oldest Corps in Óglaigh na hÉireann / Irish Defence Forces. Each year the troopers come together at the Cavalry Memorial Garden, DFTC, to
Naval Service Marks 75 Years in Ireland’s CapitalNaval Service Marks 75 Years in Ireland’s Capital
75 years ago today – 1 September 1946 – the Irish Naval Service was formally established as an arm of the Irish Defence Forces (Óglaigh na hÉireann). The Naval Service
Veterans Commemorate Second DáilVeterans Commemorate Second Dáil
Veterans Commemorate Second Dáil Photos by John O’Byrne Members of the 2nd Infantry Battalion Association paraded at Dublin’s Mansion House today to commemorate the convening of the Second Dáil on
Local Defence Force and Royal Air Force Ex-Serviceman Jimmy DoddLocal Defence Force and Royal Air Force Ex-Serviceman Jimmy Dodd
Local Defence Force and Royal Air Force Ex-ServicemanJimmy Dodd It was a privilege to meet and record the story of ex-serviceman, 92-year-old Jimmy Dodd. During the Emergency 1939-1946 Jimmy was
60th Anniversary of Niemba Ambush60th Anniversary of Niemba Ambush
Photographs: Defence Forces Press Office On 27 July 1960, Ireland deployed the 32nd Infantry Battalion to support peacekeeping operations with the United Nations Operation in the Congo (Opération des Nations
Happy Birthday Irish Defence ForcesHappy Birthday Irish Defence Forces
Happy Birthday Irish Defence Forces Wishing the Irish Defence Forces a happy 96 birthday. Under the Defence Forces (Temporary Provisions) Act, 1923 the Executive Council formally established Óglaigh na hÉireann
Two Kildare Veterans Tell Their StoryTwo Kildare Veterans Tell Their Story
Two Kildare Veterans Tell Their Story Interview with Sergeant Sharon McNamara and Sergeant Major Billy Redmond On Friday 7 August we met up with two retired Kildare veterans to record
The National Day of CommemorationThe National Day of Commemoration
The annual National Day of Commemoration took place today at 11:00a, today to commemorate all those Irishmen and Irishwomen who died in past wars or on service with the United
IUNVA Mark Peacekeepers’ DayIUNVA 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