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 2016
This edition contains features on:
The Bright Side with CQMS Sean Baldwin by Paralympics Ireland, Charting a New Course – Life after the Defence Forces by CPO/ERA Ruairi de Barra, TACEX 9’ Combined Effort by Cpl Lee Coyle, Libya : A War on Many Front by Paul O’Brien, Exercise ‘Combined Effort’ by CQMS Mike Barrett, Exercise ‘Strongbow’ by Comdt Eamon Cahill.
July/August 2016
This edition contains features on:
The Listowel Spitfire and Commemoration by Sean Shinnors, AFV Range Managers Course by Capt liam Fannon, Working for the UN by Noreen O’Gallagher, LE Niamh and the Soul of Modern Europe by Lt Cdr Caoimhin Mac Unfraidh, Spike Island and Fort Mitchel by Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald, Air Corps Operations in Malta by Lt Col David Corcoran.
June 2016
This edition contains features on:
Enhancing Naval Co-operation by Lt Cdr Martin Brett, Team Alpha Take on the SAS Challenge by Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald, 2 Bde Recruits by Cpl Colin Delany, MRE – 53 Ing Gp UNIFIL by Cpl Lee Coyle, Innovation Offset by Robert Tarrant, New RDF Soldiers for 27 Inf Bn by Lt Martin McCabe.
May 2016
This edition contains features on:
Stress – Listening and Waiting on the Journey by Jill Davis, Saluting the Flag by Comdt Frank Russell, A Blast from the Past, the Guns of Easter 1916, Operation Phoenix Rising by Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald & Sean O Cearrullain, UN Emergency Force Sues 1957 by Dr James McCafferty, A ‘Terrible Beauty’ Remembered – 1916 Centennial Parade by Pte Eoin O’Shea.
April 2016
This edition contains features on:
Remembering Fallen UN Soldiers by Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald, Interview with a Ranger by Capt ARW, Left of the Boom by Cpl Lee Coyle, 30th Naval Service Diving Course by Lt Cdr Tony O’Regan, 1916 Battlefield Tour by Niamh Kelly, Ride the Revolution 1916 by Cpl Lee Coyle.
March 2016
This edition contains features on:
Countdown to Rebellion by Paul O’Brien, Irelands Opportunity by Sgt Terry McLaughlin, The
Loss of the Aud by Joseph E.A Connell Jnr, Battle Front 1916 by Paul O’Brien, Women in 1916 by Liz Gillis, Weapons of 1916 by Michael Barry, British Soldiers in 1916 by John McGuiggan, The Maritime
Perspective in the ‘Poets’ Rebellion’ by Lt Cdr Caoimhin Mac Unfraidh, A Personal Recollection – Battle of Ashbourne 1916 by Lt Col Frank Lawless, Sean Forde, Irish Volunteer 1916 by Dermot Forde, The Fires of Easter 1916 by Las Fallon, Stonebreakers Yard by Michael O Doibhilin, Preserving our Past by Comdt Padraic Kennedy, On the March by Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald.
February 2016
This edition contains features on:
18 Pdr Gun Restoration by Lt Col James O’Neill, NCO’S Seminar by Comdt Conor King, Irish Air Corps Flight Training School by Guy Warner, Operation ‘Moonraker’ by Capt P Finnegan, AKA Burma by PaulO’Brien, Save or Perish by Pat Poland.
December 2015/ January 2016
This edition contains features on UN60 from the Congo to the Middle East by Lar Joye, Helping the Helpers by Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald, Combined Weapons Shoot by Sgt Karl Byrne, FIBUA Training in Fort Davis by Sgt Karl Byrne, Military Finance by Lt Col Gerard Buckley, Exercise Arduous Serpent by Coy Sgt David O'Connor
Regulars: On Parade, In Focus, Tac Aide, History, sport, Gear up, Notice-board, Reviews, What I do
November 2015
This edition contains features on Veterans Day in Collins Bks by Liam Nolan, Supporting Veterans with ONE Hand, Military Press Co-operation By Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald, UNDOF Mission Readiness Exercise by Cpl Lee Coyle, Cyprus 1974; a Canadian Soldier's Perspective by Frank Reid, Reservists Keep the Score by Capt Martin Mulvey
Regulars: On Parade, In Focus, Hold the Press!, Tac Aide, History, sport, Gear up, Notice-board, Reviews, What I do
October 2015c
This edition contains features on The Danish Army Sniper Competition by Sair Steven McColgan, ANSAC- a credit union for the digital age by Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald, Smart Thinking in the Air Corps by FQMS Diarmuid Parker & Sht wayne Fitzgerald, RDF Standard NCO's course by Cpl Lee Coyle, Je Suis Charlie by Paul O'Brien, RDF Full Time Training by Rec Eoin O'Shea
Regulars: On Parade, In Focus, Tac Aide, History, sport, Gear up, Notice-board, Reviews, What I do