Links Relevant to the Defence Forces
There are many non-commercial civilian organisations which may be of interest to military enthusiasts.
An Cosantóir Magazine is published ten times each year.
We have assembled the following list of relevant links:
- Government bodies
- Representative Associations
- Ex-Servicemen and Women
- Irish Military History
- Irish Military Insignia
- Colleges with Irish Military Connections
- Multimedia Links
- Miscellaneous Links
The Defence Forces is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.
Government bodies
- Government of Ireland
- Department of Defence
- An Garda Síochána (Police)
- Civil Defence
- Information about the National Flag
Representative Associations
- Permanent Defence Forces Representative Association
- Representative Association of Commissioned Officers (RACO)
- Reserve Defence Force Representative Association
- Association of Retired Commissioned Officers (ARCO)
Ex-Servicemen and Women
International Links
- United Nations
- NATO Partnership for Peace
- The Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe
- European Union Military Staff (EUMS)
- Chiefs of European Navies
Irish Military History
Irish Military Insignia
- Irishmilitaryinsignia.com (Unofficial web site by Flight Sergeant James Perkins)
Colleges with Irish Military Connections
Multimedia Links
- The conflict in Lebanon
Lieutenant Colonel John Molloy talks to RTE television about his experience during the month long conflict in Lebanon. (Real player Required) - Lt Gen Earley interview on RTE Radio
Anton Savage interviews Lt General Earley on the Tubridy radio show (Link to RTE podcast) - The Late Late Show - 4 April 2008
The Defence Forces featured on RTE’s ‘The Late Late Show’ featuring our upcoming deployment to Chad. - Nationwide Feature on Chad deployment
Mary Kennedy & Michael Ryan's report from Camp Ciara with personnel of 99 Inf Bn.
Miscellaneous Links
- CAFNBO
CAFNBO provides life assurance to Enlisted members of the Defence Forces. - CAOGA
CAOGA provides life assurance to Commissioned members of the Defence Forces. - Chaplaincy Service
The Defence Forces Chaplaincy Service.