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 2013
This edition contains features on:
EUTM Mali – Mission Update, The American Legion and Ireland by Sean T Richard, Comics at War by Aidan Courtney, ARW Maritime Task Unit by Cpl Paul Millar, Roger So Far? By Wesley Bourke, Meeting the MOWAGS by CQMS Mike Barrett, Determination, Motivation and Resilience by Wesley Bourke.
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On Parade, In Focus, World Strategic Picture, Tac Aide, History, Sport, Noticeboard, Reviews, What I do
July/August 2013
This edition contains features on:
EU Presidency by Lt Col Tony Cudmore, EUTM Somalia by Lt Col Gerard Buckley, Belgian Demining Team by Wesley Bourke, Drone Warfare by Robert Tarrant, RDF by Lt John Mc Candless
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On Parade, In Focus, World Strategic Picture, Tac Aide, History, Sport, Noticeboard, Reviews, What I do
June 2013
This edition contains features on:
Preserving the Past: The Air Corps Museum and Heritage Project by Wesley Bourke, Army Ranger Wing Qualification by Cpl Paul Millar, 108 IRISHFINN Bn MRE & Review by Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald & Wesley Bourke, Fort Davis – DF Training Facility, Standards under the Microscope by Wesley Bourke
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On Parade, In Focus, World Strategic Picture, Tac Aide, History, Sport, Noticeboard, Reviews, What I do
May 2013
This edition contains features on:
Mountain Survival by Pte Thomas Mc Hale-Roe, BTC Challenge by Sgt Karl Byrne, Addressing the CBRN Threat by Capt Paul Morrisey, The Naval Service by Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald, IMERC: Developing a Maritime Ireland by Wesley Bourke, RDF Re-Org by Wesley Bourke.
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On Parade, In Focus, World Strategic Picture, Tac Aide, History, Sport, Noticeboard, Reviews, What I do
April 2013
This edition contains features on:
UNIFIL Features by Wesley Bourke, Man Hunt by Wesley Bourke, Engineer Training by Wesley Bourke, Mali – At The Gates of Hell by Paul o Brien, RDF Exercise ‘Sugarloaf’ by Cpl Conor Walls
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On Parade, In Focus, World Strategic Picture, Tac Aide, History, Sport, Noticeboard, Reviews, What I do
March 2013
This edition contains features on:
Military Detention Barracks by Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald, Irish/Finish Battalion UNIFIL by Wesley Bourke, Our Finnish Colleagues by Wesley Bourke, FIBUA Training by Cpl Paul Millar, Operation Neptune Spear by Paul o Brien, On Camp with 34 Res Inf Bn by Wesley Bourke.
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On Parade, In Focus, World Strategic Picture, Tac Aide, History, Sport, Noticeboard, Reviews, What I do
February 2013
This edition contains features on:
The Naqoura Trail by Wesley Bourke, UNIFIL by Wesley Bourke, Stand-Down by Wesley Bourke, International Policing by Wesley Bourke, Deputy Force Commander UNIFIL Brig Gen Patrick Phelan by Wesley Bourke
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On Parade, In Focus, World Strategic Picture, Tac Aide, History, Sport, Noticeboard, Reviews, What I do
December 2012/ January 2013
This edition contains features on:
Defending Our Airspace by Wesley Bourke, A Modern War Horse by Cpl Noel Coss with Capt Michael Murphy, Helping Those Who Served by Cplk Paul Millar, Falklands – A Conflict of Interest by Paul O’Brien, Campa Gaeilge by Comdt Gerry Jordan.
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On Parade, In Focus, World Strategic Picture, Tac Aide, History, Sport, Noticeboard, Reviews, What I do
November 2012
This edition contains features on:
40yrs of Defence Forces Parachuting by Lt Col O Murchu and Comdt Gartland, New Temporary Military Judge by Wesley Bourke, EUTM Solalia by Comdt Cathal Esler, KFOR – Committed to Progress by Lt Col Dan Harvey, Part-time Soldiers, Full-time Commitment! By Cpl Erica Keogh.
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On Parade, In Focus, World Strategic Picture, Tac Aide, History, Sport, Noticeboard, Reviews, What I do
October 2012
This edition contains features on: A Drogheda Hero is Remembered by Wesley Bourke, From Longford to Lebanon with Cpl Jason McBride, From 400 Horsepower to 1 by Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald, Ex Ardous Serpent by Cpl Darren McDade, RDF Annual Assessments by Wesley Bourke
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On Parade, In Focus, World Strategic Picture, Tac Aide, History, Sport, Gear Review, Notice-Board, Reviews, What I Do