Anyone who has served in the Irish Defence Forces will be very familiar with the Glen of Imaal in the heart of Wicklow. In typical military fashion every training exercise or time on the range in this area is marked with either cold lashing rain or relentless attacks by midges; meaning you don’t exactly get
Óglaigh na hÉireann
20 - June , 2020
On the History Trail in the Glen of Imaal
16 - September , 2019
In Defence of North Kildare
Today we had the pleasure of meeting former reserve Corporal, Tony Maher from Celbridge. During the 1960s Tony was a member of Maynooth Platoon, C Company, 7th Infantry Battalion FCÁ. During the Emergency period (1939 – 1946) and the Cold War (1947 – 1991) Ireland remained neutral, however, the threat was still real. During these
07 - September , 2019
Dublin Port’s Emergency Story: LDF Veteran – Oliver Joseph Doyle
Dublin Port’s Emergency StoryLDF veteran – Oliver Joseph Doyle As part of our newest project on Dublin Port during the Emergency (1939 – 1946) period we met today and interviewed Oliver Joseph Doyle from Stella Gardens, Irishtown, Dublin. Oliver who is 98, worked as a iron moulder, but during the Emergency he served with the
05 - September , 2019
Dublin Port’s Emergency Story
Dublin Port’s Emergency Story We are pleased to announce a wonderful project for the Dublin Port Company that will tell the story of the Emergency (1939 – 1946) in Dublin; in particular the defence of Dublin and the port. If you are a veteran or there is a veteran from this period in your family
15 - July , 2019
The National Day of Commemoration – Collins Barracks, Dublin
The National Day of Commemoration is held on the Sunday closest to the 11th July, the date on which, in 1921, the Anglo-Irish Truce was agreed. The event normally takes place in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, but on two occasions in the past it has on taken place in Collins Barracks, Dublin. It comprises of
14 - July , 2019
Annual Ceremony of Remembrance and Wreath Laying Irish National War Memorial Gardens
The annual ceremony of commemoration and wreath-laying at the Irish National War Memorial Gardens at Islandbridge is arranged and led by the Royal British Legion Republic of Ireland District with the co-operation and assistance of the Irish State. This major Battle of the Somme anniversary event commemorates those who lost their lives in the two
24 - June , 2019
Veterans Parade at Military Show in Naas
Well done to everyone involved in another brilliant weekend of military history at the 13th Annual Irish Military Vehicle Group Show at Naas Racecourse County Kildare on Saturday and Sunday.One of the highlights of this year’s show was the Veteran’s Parade hosted by Irish United Nations Veterans Association.
11 - May , 2019
Defence Forces Veterans’ Day
Defence Forces Veterans’ Day 2019 The annual Irish Defence Forces Veterans’ Day took place today in Collins Barracks, Dublin. The event was attended by the Minister of State with Responsibility for Defence, Paul Kehoe TD, and the General Staff. Veterans of the Irish Defence Forces attended from the Organisation of National Ex-Servicemen and Women (ONE),
16 - April , 2019
Reserve Celebrate 90 Years
Photos by Michael Coyne and Wesley Bourke Celebrations took place today in the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, to mark the 90 anniversary of the formation of Reserve Defence Forces. Although reserve elements had been experimented with by the fledgling Irish Defence Forces the first formal reserve component opened up to the general public
17 - June , 2018
Gloster ‘Irish’ Gladiator
Cover image: The three Gladiators of No. 1 Fighter Squadron out from Baldonnel for a photo shoot. No. 24 flown by Lieutenant Kelleher, No. 26 flown by Lieutenant Des Johnston and No. 25 flown by Lieutenant Maloney. Picture taken from a Westland Lysander No. 65 flown by Lieutenant Jimmy O’Brien. (Photo courtesy of Air Corps