Defence Forces News

Army Bomb Disposal Team Make Safe Two Viable Improvised Explosive Devices in Athlone

10 Mar 2010 22:08:30 GMT

An Army Bomb Disposal Team made safe two viable improvised explosive devices (I.E.D.’s) in two separate business premises in Athlone today.

Defence Forces Women's Soccer Team to play first International

10 Mar 2010 22:06:36 GMT

The Defence Forces Women's Soccer team will host the French Armed Forces in their much awaited first International fixture in Salthill Devon grounds, Galway on Tuesday 09 March at 1430hrs.

Following in the Wake of Admiral William Brown

10 Mar 2010 22:04:49 GMT

On Wednesday the 3rd of March, Naval Service seaman and diver, Able Seaman James Walsh will be the first recipient of the inaugural ‘Admiral Brown and J.J. O’Hara trophy.’

Important Notice - Closure of Military Archives

28 Jan 2010 12:39:59 GMT

Closure of Military Archives, 01 Mar to 31 May 2010

Naval Service makes first detention of 2010

16 Jan 2010 17:51:29 GMT

At 7pm yesterday evening (14 Jan 10), a boarding party from the ship detained the Spanish fishing vessel, NOVO ALBORADA approximately 100 nautical miles west of the Aran Islands

Viable Device in Clanbrassil Street

13 Jan 2010 13:13:33 GMT

Army bomb disposal experts removed a viable improvised explosive device (IED) from Vincent St. Flat complex, Clanbrassil St last night.