An Cosantóir Magazine

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.

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.

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.

This edition contains features on: The EU’s Military Training Mission in Mali by Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald, White Lanyard Walk by Bty Sgt Martin Kelly (Retd), Supporting ‘Belt Buckle’ By CQMS Mike Berrett, The 1916 Centenary Commemorative Medal By Comdt Stephen MacEoin & Condt Lar Joyce, 70th Birthday sakute to the naval Service By CPO/ERA Ruairí de Barra, Mali back from the Brink by Paul o’Brien MA

This edition contains features on COS Lt Gen Mulcahy, Strengthening Military Intelligence, Stronger Together - EU Modex 2025 (RTI) by Capt Eamonn Hennessy, Victory at Arduous Serpent by Lt Shane Curran, NSR Operationalising Ambitions by CDR Phil Dicker, 14th Seminar for Legal Advisors by Lt Cian Ó Móráin, An Cosantóir Magazine launch, A Congo Story by Dan Whelan, Overseas Family Support Day, Military Archives Aerial Photography Digitisation and conservation project by Comdt Daniel Ayiotis, Emerging threat landscape by Mariyan Hasham PHD, The Marine investigation department by DR. Noel Clancy. Regulars: People of the DF, Sports & Clubs, On Parade, From the archives

Our May/Jun edition of @ancosantoir is now available to read or download. This edition features the following: AFSAM 2025 - 1 Cn Cois takes aim on the International Stage >> The Gainey Cup 2025 - Cavalry Corps compete in Fort Benning, Georgia >> Warriors Tested - 7 Inf Bn show their strengths in Massachusetts >> Lt Col Egerton gives us a brief history of the platoon attack >> The DF boxing team had a successful outing at the CISM tournament in France >> The Commissioning of the 100th Cadet Class >> And much more just follow the link

Our Mar/Apr edition of @ancosantoir is now available to read or download. This edition features the following articles Techcraft - The Marriage of Technology and Fieldcraft Airbus H145M - New helicopters for the Irish Air Corps @irish_air_corps DF Innovation Awards Part Time,Full On @dfreserve Joint Common Operational Picture @naval_service Photos from the DF Overseas Family Support Day @irishpolbatt Cybersecurity & Hybrid Threats & Much more

Our first magazine of 2025 contains an article with the outgoing D COS (Sp), Maj Gen Adrian Ó Murchú, as well as features on D Combat Support and ISTAR, an article on the 2nd and 3rd Recruit Platoon that recently completed training in Gormanston Camp, a feature on the 2023 DF Values Award winners, an article about Sgmn Stephen Cooper who recently won a Global Undergraduate Award for his CIS TTS Project, an account of Ex Siege Engine, an Engineer Corps Exercise which took place recently in Cyprus, as well as details of the 1st Joint ICMD Course for Engineer YOs, a feature on the recent RDF Commissioning, an interview with Lt Lisa O’Halloran (AR) for our People of the DF feature, an article about Rugby in the Defence Forces, an account of a recent GENAD Course, and a continuation of the series on Irish Deserters in WWII. These articles are all there in addition to all of our regular features including a Book Review, On Parade, Sports and Clubs and an article from the Archives. We hope you enjoy this action packed magazine!

This edition contains Christmas messages, Roll of Honour and articles from DF Press office by Capt Kevin Kenny, J1 Branch by Comdt Sarah Conlon, J3/5 by Capt (AR) Niall Stringer & Capt Aodhán McGuinness, J4 by Col Gareth Prendergast, J7 by Col Johnny Whittaker, A year of progress in the strategic HR division by Mr Declan Carville, The Defence Forces Registrar's office by Lt Col Colin Lawlor, Naval Service A year in Review by Lt Comdr Kieran Breen, Air Corps A year in review by Lt Ronan O'Leary, Transformation & Communications Network by Col Colm Ó'Luasa, The office of reserve affairs by Capt (AR) Fergal Fitzgerald, CIS Corps a year in review by Lt Col John Kenny, Medical Corps by Col Anthony Corcoran, Engineer Corps by Lt Col Emmet Keeley, Ordnance Corps by Comdt Cathal Daly, End of year review connect application 2024 by Capt Austin Doyle, The Military Police Corps by Col Damien Coakley, 124 Inf Bn UNIFIL by Lt Jeffrey Flood, Headspace & Timing by Lt Col John Martin. Regulars: On Parade

This edition contains features on: Interview with Chief of Staff Lt Gen Seán Clancy by A/CQMS John Rossiter, Inishore patrol vessels: Littoraly Capable by CDR Frank O'Connor, Ireland's involvement in the European Union (EU) Battlegroup by Lt Col Barry Hannon, Exercise Angel Guardian 2024 by Capt Muiris Ó Murchadha, 45th DF An Cosantóir 10K run and 5K walk results, J4 UNDOF withdrawal the strategic plan by Comdt Richie Barber, Glen of Imaal marks 125 years in the firing line by Liam Kenny, Defence Forces Athletics by Comdt Noel Conway, Irish Deserters of the Irish Defence Forces during WWII by Capt Cían Harte, The Army Reserves professional part-time soldier's training by Cpl Lukasz Gancarz Regulars: On Parade, Sports and Clubs, From the Archives