An Cosantóir Irisleabhar
Is í An Cosantóir iris oifigiúil Óglaigh na hÉireann. Foileadh den chéad uair i 1940 í, agus cuireann sí faisnéis chruinn agus thráthúil ar fáil faoi oibríochtaí agus beartais Óglaigh na hÉireann dá baill, dá dteaghlaigh agus do pháirtithe leasmhara ar fud an domhain. D’fhéadfadh ailt a bheith i gceist le trealamh nua, oiliúint, seirbhís thar lear, gníomhaíochtaí agus éachtaí aonad agus aonair, cúrsaí míleata idirnáisiúnta, stair mhíleata, spórt agus i bhfad níos mó in eagrán tipiciúil. Foilsíodh lógó An Chosantóir den chéad uair in eagrán Márta 1981 den Chosantóir. Is scáthchruth é de Shaighdiúir, Mairnéalach agus Aerfort a shiombailíonn Trí-Sheirbhís Óglaigh na hÉireann. Beidh an lógó seo le feiceáil ar fud an tsuímh ghréasáin. Ciallaíonn sé seo go bhfuil an t-alt a bhaineann leis le feiceáil in eagrán dár n-iris 'An Cosantóir'.
September/October 2024
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
May/June 2024
In this edition we have an update on:
>> current Infrastructure being developed or upgraded in the DF
>> SDR Radio
>> an overview of the recently completed deployment of 123 Inf Bn
>> A Leadership Article
>> a feature on the recently commissioned 99th Cadet Class
>> an article about the rule changes to the An Cosantóir 10k race
>> a Sports feature - DF Rowing
>> the culmination of our Irish Volunteers series
>> a feature on ARCO
>> an interview with Capt Ciarán Oman
>> an article about the medics engagement with EUMAM-UA
>> a feature about the recent RDF probationers course
and
>> a PSS article about supports for personnel overseas
March/April 2024
This magazine has some great articles:
- Ex Saber Junction 2023
- an interview with our new Head of Strategic HR, Mr Declan Carville
- an account of the heli Crewmans course
- a summary of the CISM Golf Tournament
as well as our people of the DF series, a continuation of the Civil War series and an article about an RDF MFR Course
January/February 2024
The first edition of 2024 covers several interesting topics:
- Cambrian Patrol, 28 Inf Bn
- DF School of Music Centenary
- Interview with DF Head of Transformation
- Resilience in the DF
- IUNVA Veterans
- OCSC in 2023, Brig Gen Mulcahy
- DF Values Awards
- Leadership in the DF
- The Irish Volunteers at War, 1916-1923
- Car Bombs and Barrack Busters
- People of the DF
- Gaisce Adventure Week, 2 BAR, Athlone
November, December 2023
This magazine is a round up of the last 12 months, and gives an overview of what all sections of the DF were involved in. It also includes Christmas messages from Uachtarán na hÉireann, Minister for Defence, Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces, Secretary General DOD and Head Chaplain of the DF. Finally, we also have a feature on the 2022 Sparx project and another extract from the Leadership Doctrine. We hope you enjoy this magazine, and Happy Christmas and best wishes for 2024.
September, October 2023
This edition contains articles on the recent acquisition of the C295 by the Air Corps, an intro to and extracts from the updated Leadership Doctrine, interviews with the recently appointed Heads of Transformation and Strategic HR; recent unit commemoration events including 100 years of the Artillery Corps and 50 years of the 27th Inf Bn; an account of the Military Rugby World Cup and a history and updates about the Defence Forces Dive Group; information on DF French Foreign Language Training and the Medical Standard Course; a feature by a RDF Doctor and a Veteran, an article on Decision Making focusing on the Cavalry Corps, a photo overview of the recent An Cosantóir 10k Road Race, and our usual features such as On Parade, From the Archives, and Sports and Clubs.
February 2012
This edition contains features on: Minimum Force, Maximum Effect by Wesley Bourke, Action Stations by Wesley Bourke, Lebanon Update by Capt Paul Holohan, Developing a Centre of Excellence with Col Michael Meehan, 1940-1949: The Chief of Staff's Reports By Lt Gen Colm Mangan DSM
Regulars:
On Parade, In Focus, World Strategic Picture, History, Sport, Tac Aide, Notice-Board, Reviews, What I Do
October 2011
This edition contains features on:
Forfaire agus Tairiseact (Vigilance and Loyalty) by Wesley Bourke with Brig Gen P Fry, Lest we forget - Trooper Pat Mullins by Brig Gen Paul Pakenham, Glen of Imaal Red Cross MRT by Hugh McLindon, RDFRA ADC 2011by Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald, Reserve are Fit to Fight by Sgt Steve Conran
Regulars
On Parade, World Strategic Picture, Tac Aide, History, Sport, Gadgets, Noticeboard, Reviews, What I do
September Edition
This edition contains features on:
Irish Personnel Reduce in EUFOR BiH by Lt Col Anthony Bracken BMC, Sliabh na mBan By Capt Pat O'Connor, Naval Exercise QUIXOTIC by Lt Cdr Roberta O'Brien, Developing Ireland's Sea Power by Wesley Bourke, Raising RDF Standards by Sgt Michael Mulligan
Regulars
On Parade, World Strategic Picture, Tac Aide, History, Sport, Gadgets, Noticeboard, Reviews, What I do
August 2011
This edition contains features on:
On the ground in South Lebanon by Lt Col Frank Bulger,
Countering the IED Threat, NATO - Ireland's Participation by Wesley Bourke, Kilbride Camp open day by Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald
Regulars
On Parade, World Strategic Picture, Tac Aide, History, Sport, Gadgets, Noticeboard, Reviews, What I do