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Óglaigh na hÉireann

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The official Twitter page of the Irish Defence Forces 🇮🇪

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Joined September 2009

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On the National Day of Commemoration, members of the 128th Infantry Battalion serving with UNIFIL gathered at the Tibnine Monument to honour the memory of all Irish Defence Forces personnel who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of peace. Standing in quiet
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Jul 13
Yesterday, 12th July 2026, events for The National Day of Commemoration were held around the country. These events honoured Irish men and women who have died in past wars or in the service of peace with the United Nations. We will always remember them. See photos from an event
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Jul 8
Brigadier General Louis Flynn has been appointed as the new General Officer Commanding of the Defence Forces Training Centre by the Minister of Defence and Government. A native of Co. Dublin, Brigadier General Flynn is a professional Infantry Officer with over 38 years’
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Jul 2
Yesterday, the Irish Defence Forces proudly supported the official opening ceremony of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union at Dublin Castle. The ceremony marked the beginning of Ireland’s eighth Presidency of the Council of the European Union and brought
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Jun 30
On Saturday, members of the Defence Forces proudly took part in the Dublin Pride Parade, standing alongside more than 100,000 people in celebrating Ireland’s largest event for diversity and inclusion. Pride is an opportunity to stand in solidarity with our colleagues, veterans,
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Jun 29
PUBLIC NOTICE Military Training Exercise – County Offaly The Defence Forces wishes to advise members of the public that a military training exercise will take place in the Cloghan, Derrinlough and Kilcormac areas of County Offaly on Monday, 29 June and Tuesday, 30 June 2026.
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Jun 26
Deputy Chief of Staff Operations, Major General Johnny Whittaker, recently visited members of the 128th Infantry Battalion serving with UNIFIL in South Lebanon. During his visit to UNP 2-45, Major General Whittaker received operational updates and briefings on the Battalion’s
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Jun 25
Today, the Irish Defence Forces proudly marked the commissioning of the 64th Naval Cadet Class during a ceremony at the Naval Base, Haulbowline. Representing the Minister for Defence, Secretary General of the Department of Defence, Jacqui McCrum, attended the ceremony and
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Jun 24
NOTICE OF EXERCISE: Óglaigh na hÉireann wish to inform the general public in the vicinity of Drogheda Port that they are conducting a routine mission readiness exercise tonight. Mission readiness exercises are key activities undertaken by the Defence Forces and are critical in
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Jun 24
Our May/June edition of An Cosantóir is now live, follow the link below. Featuring: DF Success at The Sullivan Cup Best Warrior Competition: 28 Inf Bn 28 Inf Bn Compete at AFSAM 2026 ARW Ford F-350 SRV The An Cosantóir 10k 2026 Training Plan Re-Thinking Readiness
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Jun 23
As Ireland prepares to assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union later this year, the readiness of the Defence Forces to support the associated security and operational requirements remains firmly in focus. Last week, the Air Corps conducted a joint exercise
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Jun 21
A Passing Exercise (PASSEX) is when naval vessels from different countries meet at sea and conduct drills together to improve interoperability and provide insight into differing procedures, equipment and techniques of the other navy. The Naval Service conducts PASSEXs routinely
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Jun 19
📢 DRONE OPERATORS – KNOW THE RESTRICTIONS📢 The Irish Defence Forces remind all Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)/Drone operators that restricted and controlled airspace remains in place around Casement Aerodrome and surrounding areas. Other areas in black, while not the
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Jun 11
Today at the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Dublin, six members of the Defence Forces were awarded the Bronze Medal of the Polish Army in recognition of their outstanding contribution to multinational cooperation and their service with the 125th Irish Polish Battalion in