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
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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
Secretary General Opens Irish Peacekeeping MuseumSecretary General Opens Irish Peacekeeping Museum
Ireland has a proud history of United Nations (UN) peacekeeping since its first deployment of observers in 1958. Since that time members of the Irish Defence Forces and An Garda
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
Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner Visits DublinNorthern Ireland Veterans Commissioner Visits Dublin
Northern Ireland Veterans’ Commissioner Visits Dublin Photos by John O’Byrne In a North/South engagement earlier today, the team from the Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner’s Office visited their counterparts in The
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
From Comradeship to ChallengeFrom Comradeship to Challenge
From Comradeship to Challenge – The Not Forgotten Association Norther Ireland Photos by John O’Byrne It was great to meet for the first-time members and veterans of The Not Forgotten
O.N.E launches “I Am A Veteran Campaign”O.N.E launches “I Am A Veteran Campaign”
O.N.E launches “I Am A Veteran Campaign” The Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel – Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann (O.N.E) – celebrates 70 years of taking care of Ireland’s Veterans. To
Appointment of Veterans Commissioner for Northern IrelandAppointment of Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland
Appointment of Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Right Honourable Brandon Lewis MP, announced yesterday the appointment of Danny Kinahan as the first