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
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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
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
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