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Defence

Last year
2025
Style of Play
Nienaber says Leinster working to get 'balance' of their game right
15 Jan 2025
4.4k
41
The Video Review
Ringrose's reads and mindset make him key to Leinster's aggressive D
The wince-inducing tackle on AJ MacGinty was a great example.
Murray Kinsella
9 Jan 2025
2.5k
3
All time
Opinion
RACO Chief: The next government must prioritise national Defence and Security
Lt Col Conor King
28 Nov 2024
5.3k
mindset
'I was back playing with a smile on my face, loving every second of it'
26 Sep 2024
6.2k
1
National Security
Carroll MacNeill says visit to European/Russian border confirms need for increased Defence spend
Minister for State for Defence and European Affairs Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has returned after visits to Finland, Estonia and Lithuania and viewing the Russian border.
Niall O'Connor
12 Sep 2024
11.7k
The Morning Lead
Friends with benefits? Ireland moves closer to NATO as alliance looks to protect Atlantic flank
This week The Journal travelled to Brussels for briefings and meetings with sources at NATO and other organisations.
Niall O'Connor
Reports from Brussels
7 Sep 2024
18.6k
Peacekeepers
Tánaiste writes to UN to express 'extreme concern' at airstrike that damaged Irish army vehicles
Two Irish military vehicles were damaged in the incident on Saturday night when an apparent airstrike on a village narrowly missed the armoured cars.
Niall O'Connor
13 Aug 2024
8.8k
Defence
State lodges appeal against High Court ruling in 'secret RAF air policing deal' case
Updated 9 Aug 2024
21.0k
Green Barracks
The military are spending €355m on a major building programme to decarbonise the Defence estate
21 Jul 2024
28.0k
scraps
Why Ireland will feel the three Springboks tries were avoidable
The South Africans seemed to stun Andy Farrell’s side with their beautiful opening score.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from uMhlanga
8 Jul 2024
3.3k
18
peace keepers
Ireland preparing plans to evacuate Irish troops from South Lebanon 'should the need arise'
The Tánaiste said the threat of an Israeli invasion and activity by Hezbollah has initiated contingency planning.
Updated 2 Jul 2024
15.9k
Chief of Defence
Cabinet expected to approve move to revamp senior Defence command and control structures
2 Jul 2024
7.5k
Russia Ukraine War
First of four convoys of Irish ambulances arrive in Poland ahead of donation to Ukraine
14 Jun 2024
19.7k
Magic Pill
'He's a bit of a character' - Time for the Nienaber Effect to take flight
The South African senior coach has had a huge influence on Leinster this season.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from London
25 May 2024
2.3k
2
Defence
High Court rules order banning military from protest against defence cuts was unconstitutional
14 May 2024
6.5k
The Morning Lead
Campaign across EU as Irish diplomats and defence figures canvass for top military role
Defence Forces Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Sean Clancy is in the running to take over the EU’s top military job.
Niall O'Connor
18 Apr 2024
15.6k
gainline
14 weeks later: Can Nienaber's defence carry Leinster past La Rochelle?
The South African was brought in to help with the big games like Saturday’s.
Murray Kinsella
11 Apr 2024
4.5k
4
RELATED
Croke Park confirmed to host Leinster's Champions Cup semi if they beat La Rochelle
11 Apr 2024
La Rochelle embracing Fota boot camp as they go 'Fireman Mode' for quarter-final
11 Apr 2024
La Rochelle seek to absorb Rebel county then travel to Dublin as continuity Cork
11 Apr 2024
Defence
'He’s the best striker in the world' - Guardiola reacts to Keane's Haaland jibe
3 Apr 2024
3.9k
10
Defence
Support for Raheem Sterling after jeers from his own fans
18 Mar 2024
2.7k
10
d
How Ireland's defence took backward steps against England
With Scotland coming to town, Simon Easterby’s charges will be highly motivated.
14 Mar 2024
3.4k
4
Defence
Military groups attack proposed 'draconian' Bill that will halt them criticising Government
Updated 20 Feb 2024
21.4k
The Edge
Jacques Nienaber has an exact timeline for Leinster's defence fully clicking
The South African defence coach says the province’s players must rewire their brains.
9 Jan 2024
6.4k
5
Analysis
Leinster's defence under Jacques Nienaber is must-watch stuff
There have been obvious teething problems but also some impressive work so far.
Murray Kinsella
6 Jan 2024
10.2k
9
Defence
'Munster in Europe is a big thing. It means a lot' - Denis Leamy
14 Dec 2023
2.5k
0
Change
Raft of ambitious timelines in Irish Defence Forces change plan published by Government today
Updated 21 Nov 2023
22.2k
Defence
Senior military officer will tell army officers' conference: 'We are struggling, and we need help'
15 Nov 2023
12.0k
Defence
RACO conference: ICTU warns that unions must consider industrial action if pay agreement fails
Updated 14 Nov 2023
12.6k
Defence
Ministers, civil service conduct will be investigated in judge led tribunal into military abuse
6 Nov 2023
10.1k
Defence
Czech Government and arms industry to host event for Irish businesses in Dublin
22 Oct 2023
23.6k
52
budget 2024
National Security: Garda overtime increase, 1,000 extra gardaí and €21m more in Defence budget
Updated 10 Oct 2023
14.1k
23
Defence Forces
Defence action plan: Complex radar project 'won't be delivered until 2028'
26 Sep 2023
12.8k
19
Dismissed
'Where the hell did that come from?' - Farrell slams Hansen rumours
14 Sep 2023
19.8k
11
Strategic gap
Missing in action: Ireland's national security strategy has been in the works since 2019
12 Aug 2023
14.1k
44
European Defence
Cabinet clears the way for Irish troops to take part in major EU military exercise in Spain
25 Jul 2023
17.5k
57
kilworth
NATO assessors return to Cork as Irish soldiers hone their skills
19 Jul 2023
16.8k
38
Defence
Government announces tribunal of inquiry into how Defence abuse allegations were handled
12 Jul 2023
6.2k
12
Defence
Report claims DOD operated 'secret laws' to halt military law officer rep body status
3 Jul 2023
18.2k
Defence
Ombudsman of the Defence Forces records an increase in complaints in first six months of 2023
29 Jun 2023
5.3k
1
National Security
Consultative forum to hold first meeting today in Cork
22 Jun 2023
7.9k
51
Analysis
The view from Brussels: What do EU and NATO military leaders make of Ireland's neutral stance?
22 Jun 2023
22.8k
85
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