An Cosantóir Magazine
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'
September 2014
This edition contains features on:
Ex Arduous Serpent by Lt Aoife Shanley, New Vessels for Naval Service by Lt Cdr Tony O’Leary, Enhancing Force Protection by Capt Diarmuid O’Flynn, Humanitarian Response by Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald, Through the Lens by Capt Declan Barrett & Capt Andy Brady, The Bakers Dozen by Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald.
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On Parade, In Focus, World Strategic Picture, Tac Aide, History, Sport, Noticeboard, Reviews, What I do
July/August 2014
This edition contains features on:
Upgrading the Steyr by Capt Andrew Shinnick, Pushing the Boundaries by Cpl Paul Millar, Gaisce – Bronze Level Challenge by Sgt Karl Byrne, Aviation Fire Fighters by Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald, Operation Sandstone by Guy Warner, Keeping The Limbers Rolling Along by Wesley Bourke.
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On Parade, In Focus, World Strategic Picture, Tac Aide, History, Sport, Noticeboard, Reviews, What I do
June 2014
This edition contains features on:
HUET: Helicopter Underwater Egress Safety Training by Wesley Bourke, UNIFIL Supports Lebanese Armed Forces by Lt Donnacha Reilly, The Irish Military Vehicles Group by Sgt Wayne, PGHM: French Mountain Police SAR Unit by Raphael Fallon, Infantry Assault Bridge by Cpl Paul Millar, Attack on Westgate Shopping Mall, Kenya by Paul O’Brien.
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On Parade, In Focus, World Strategic Picture, Tac Aide, History, Sport, Noticeboard, Reviews, What I do
May 2014
This edition contains features on:
Live Firing Zone by Sgt Karl Byrne, Roger So Far by Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald, Dublins Naval Reserve by Wesley Bourke, The Survival Game by Paul Millar, Learning to Lead by Cpl Paul Millar, Pastures New by Cpl Paul Millar
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On Parade, In Focus, World Strategic Picture, Tac Aide, History, Sport, Noticeboard, Reviews, What I do
April 2014
This edition contains features on:
No Rest for No.1 by Cpl Paul Millar, Overcoming the Night by Lt Tom Tooher, Bere Island Military Post by Wesley Bourke, Medical Care Diploma by John Schwartau, Passing the Baton by Lt Donnacha Reilly, Fighting Modern Slavery by Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald
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On Parade, In Focus, World Strategic Picture, Tac Aide, History, Sport, Noticeboard, Reviews, What I do
March 2014
This edition contains features on:
Print Media Apprentice of the Year 2013 by Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald, UNTSI – 20th Anniversary by Capt Daniel Sheeran, Fort Dunree by Wesley Bourke, 2 fd Arty Regt Assoc. by Sgt Pat Finucane, Historic Pensions Collection Launched by Michael Keane, Sustained Support by Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald
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On Parade, In Focus, World Strategic Picture, Tac Aide, History, Sport, Noticeboard, Reviews, What I do
February 2014
This edition contains features on:
MP Training in Somalia by Lt Tomas Caulfield, International Recce Competition by Lt Jonathan Gray & Donnacha Reilly, Caring for Veterans bt Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald, Value Added: Change for the 21st Century by Comdt Peter Ott, Piracy on the High Seas by Paul O’Brien, RDF FIBUA Training by Lt Ross Wainer
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On Parade, In Focus, World Strategic Picture, Tac Aide, History, Sport, Noticeboard, Reviews, What I do
December 2013/January 2014
This edition contains features on:
Fire! Fire! Fire! By Capt John Murphy, Naval Service Energy Awards by Lt Cmdr Patricia Butler, Libya Rescue Mission Revisited by Lt Col Richard Cummings, Training South Sudans Police by Comdt Fran O’Grady, Exercise ‘Lough Sallagh’ by Wesley Bourke, 50 Years of Heli Ops by Capt David Browne and Lt Colin Gallagher.
Regulars
On Parade, In Focus, World Strategic Picture, Tac Aide, History, Sport, Noticeboard, Reviews, What I do
November 2013
This edition contains features on:
Heavy Life – Anytime, Anywhere by Wesley Bourke, 27 Inf Bn 40th Anniversary by Capt M O Sullivan, Observer Group Lebanon [OGL] by Wesley Bourke, UNDOF Deployment by Capt James O’Hara, Keep on Trucking by Cpl Frank Nolan, 100th Anniversary of Oglaigh nah Eireann 2013 by CQMS Gerry White & Lt Col Brendan O’Shea
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On Parade, In Focus, World Strategic Picture, Tac Aide, History, Sport, Noticeboard, Reviews, What I do
October 2013
This edition contains features on:
The Green Knights by Wesley Bourke, ESSC Training by Capt Ronan Kavanagh, Comics At War – Part 2 by Aidan Courtney, UNDOF Mission Readiness Exercise by Wesley Bourke, A Matter of Survival by Paul Shanahan, RDF Senior NCO’s Course by Sgt Steve Conran
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On Parade, In Focus, World Strategic Picture, Tac Aide, History, Sport, Noticeboard, Reviews, What I do