Public Information

View the latest aeronautical information, published by the Irish Air Corps for Casement Aerodrome - EIME. 

An Cosantóir is the official magazine of the Irish Defence Forces. First published in 1940, An Cosantóir provides accurate and timely information about Defence Forces operations and policies to its members, their families and interested parties worldwide. A typical issue may contain articles dealing with new equipment, training, overseas service, unit and individual activities and achievements, international military affairs, military history, sport and much more. The An Cosantóir logo first appeared in the March 1981 edition of An Cosantóir. It is a silhouette of a Soldier, Sailor and an Airman symbolising the Tri-Service of the Defence Forces. This logo will appear throughout the website. This means that the article it is associated with has appeared in an edition of our magazine 'An Cosantóir'

The Chief of Staff holds the rank of Lieutenant General and is assigned authority and responsibility by the Minister of Defence in respect of all staff duties connected with the executive management of the Defence Forces.

The mission of the RTI unit is to strengthen Ireland's Defence capability and derive wider societal benefit by enhancing innovation capacity in Defence and developing a robust innovation ecosystem across Defence, Government, industry and academia.

The Defence Forces operate on many social media platforms. Click to follow our socials

Defence Forces Families has been designed to provide support to spouses, partners and parents of Defence Forces Personnel stationed on island or serving on an overseas deployment, and veterans. The site provides a wide range of resources, which includes information and guide on wellness, coping with deployments, links to useful services and contact information for the Personnel Support Service.

The Defence Forces participates in various national ceremonies throughout the year. Each service within the Defence Forces has a designated role to play during these ceremonies.

The Defence Forces has a number of military museums and visitor centres around the various brigades and formations covering Defence Forces history and information.

Apart from serving the evidential, legal and heritage needs of the Defence Forces and the Department of Defence, Military Archives can provide public services to a broad spectrum of interests

The Defence Forces conducts work experience for transition year students normally twice a year; once in spring and once in autumn. We also accept visits from Schools during school term.

The Defence Forces publish many Publications throughout the year. Below is a list of current and past publications. The following publications have been sanctioned for general distribution:

"Military tribunals may be established for the trial of offences against military law alleged to have been committed by persons while subject to military law …..” Article 38.4.1 - Bunreacht na hEireann 1937

This section contains extracts from the reference book which has been prepared and published in accordance with the requirements of section 15 of the Act. Its purpose is to facilitate access to official information held by the Defence Forces.

Information on road and walking route closures in the Curragh Camp and the Glen of Imaal.

The Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 came into force on 1 September 2015. The Act provides that the Standards in Public Office Commission will establish and maintain an online Register of lobbying activity - www.lobbying.ie.