We use cookies to give you the best possible online experience. If you continue, we'll assume you are happy for your web browser to receive all cookies from our website. See our Privacy & Cookie policy statement for more information on cookies and how to manage them.

DEFEND
OUR STATE

Latest From An Cosantóir

November/December 2025

This edition contains features on Christmas messages, Roll of honour, Taking charge, From patrols to paddocks, Defence forces conferring ceremonies, My journey on traitors Ireland, Curragh family resources centre, Presidential inauguration, The defence forces review 2025, Strategic planner for eumam Ukraine in the EU military headquarters, Brussels, Patrick Sarsfield-Finding the hero of the wild geese, A race to design, At home in Ireland military archives represented at the French embassy, DF hosts global women, peace & security chod network, Childaid, PSS- Preparing for ChristmasCaring for ourselves, Each other and our militaryu family.

December 2019/January 2020

This edition contains features on: The Use of Force with Col Jerry Lane by Comdt James O’Hara, Aiding the Civil Power by Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald, Shelling in Irishbatt AO by Capt Gerry Duff, Lebanon Bound with 115 Inf Bn by Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald & JJ Hurley, The Boys are Back in Town: Polish Soldiers return to Lebanon by Pte Lukasz Gancarz, ‘Always Ready, Always Here’ Poland’s changing military by Pte Lukasz Gancarz, Jumping for Joy by Pte Eoin O Shea, Exercise ‘Sabre’ – When Cavalry Strikes by Comdt Ian Stewart, Ceremonial Tasks by CQMS Michael Bennett, Combating River Blindness in Liberia by Alison Bough, Cry ‘Havoc!’ And Let Slip the Dogs of War by Sgt Brendan Cruise, Cessna Stand Down by Lt Eoin Blake.

November 2019

This edition contains features on: Sharpshooters put to the Test by Sgt Willie Fallon, 6 Inf Bn, Ordinance Corps Series: Night Vision Equipment by Ordnance School, DFTC, ONE: Serving Those Who Served by Brig Gen Colm Campbell Ret’d, The US Military’s Next Existential Threat by Shane McCarthy, Defence Forces Values Awards 2018 by Sgt Rena Kennedy & Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald.

A New Dawn

This is not a game. This is for real.
Find Out More
Careers or Re-Enlist

Careers or Re-Enlist

All aspects of military life are varied and for each member of the Force each day may bring a new challenge

Careers
Defence Forces Vision

Defence Forces Vision

Óglaigh na hÉireann’ vision is to Strengthen our Nation by inspiring pride and leading excellence.

Defence Forces Vision
Overseas Deployments

Overseas Deployments

Currently, the Defence Forces are involved in a number of missions throughout the world involving personnel from all branches

Overseas Deployments
Families

Families

DF Family Division supports spouses, partners and parents of Defense Forces Personnel located on the island of Ireland or serving overseas deployment

Defence Forces Families
  • http://www.military.ie/
  • http://www.military.ie/
  • http://www.military.ie/?id=881
  • http://www.military.ie/?id=53
  • http://www.military.ie/?id=53
  • http://www.military.ie/?id=288
  • http://www.military.ie/?id=288
  • http://www.military.ie/?id=53
  • http://www.military.ie/?id=288
  • http://www.military.ie/?id=53