#Army

# army - Sunday 3 February, 2019

Dublin

Gardaí attend scene after suspect device reported in Edenmore

Feb 3rd 2019, 7:32 PM 25,044 Views 11 Comments

They were made aware of the suspected device at about 5pm.

# army - Friday 28 December, 2018

Óglaigh Na HÉireann

Bomb disposal, prison security, peacekeeping - The work of the Irish Defence Forces in 2018

Dec 28th 2018, 11:32 AM 12,070 Views 7 Comments

There are currently 650 members of the Defence Forces serving in 14 countries.

# army - Thursday 27 December, 2018

Troops

'It's pretty sad': Trump acknowledges security concerns over surprise trip to Iraq

Dec 27th 2018, 7:58 AM 31,765 Views 32 Comments

The US President says his concerns were for the First Lady, not for himself.

# army - Monday 24 December, 2018

War

Donald Trump signs order for US military's controversial Syria exit

Dec 24th 2018, 9:04 AM 12,486 Views 54 Comments

The announcement that US troops would leave the war-racked country has shocked global partners and American politicians alike.

# army - Tuesday 4 December, 2018

From The42

Commitment

'He arrived in from Lebanon and was training two days later'

Dec 4th 2018, 1:43 PM 12,198 Views 1 Comment

Ireland’s Defence Forces are in the Netherlands where they will aim to book a place at next year’s World Military Games.

# army - Monday 12 November, 2018

Army

Suspicious device made safe after being found beside car in Drogheda

Nov 12th 2018, 7:24 AM 15,200 Views 10 Comments

The area was evacuated for a period yesterday.

# army - Sunday 7 October, 2018

Soldiering Against Subversion

'The serving and sacrifice Irish soldiers put in during the Troubles - it has never been recognised'

Oct 7th 2018, 8:30 PM 22,435 Views 38 Comments

A new book by an Irish retired member of the Defence Forces looks to shed light on the job they did during an intense period.

# army - Friday 21 September, 2018

From The42

Army

Three-time Connacht medalist retires from Galway duty for the second time

Sep 21st 2018, 12:47 PM 12,853 Views 5 Comments

32-year-old Salthill-Knocknacarra ace Sean Armstrong is stepping aside.

# army - Friday 7 September, 2018

Army Recruitment

Error in selection process leads Defence Forces to withdraw employment offer from four new recruits

Sep 7th 2018, 11:06 PM 40,305 Views 23 Comments

It comes at a time when it’s claimed the Defence Forces is experiencing a recruitment crisis.

# army - Sunday 27 May, 2018

Military Flights

It's cost €60k this year to have the army help out when US military planes land at Shannon Airport

May 27th 2018, 6:30 AM 13,788 Views 36 Comments

Since 2003, the gardaí have been allowed request support from the Defence Forces at the airport.

# army - Thursday 24 May, 2018

Emile Cilliers

British army sergeant guilty of attempting to murder wife by tampering with parachute

May 24th 2018, 10:42 PM 34,467 Views 24 Comments

38-year-old Emile Cilliers tried to kill his wife twice, the other attempt involving a gas leak being caused on purpose at their home.

# army - Monday 26 March, 2018

Terrorism

Defence Forces looking to recruit 480 people to help 'defend against modern threats'

Mar 26th 2018, 3:30 PM 59,674 Views 88 Comments

The government wants to maintain a strength level of 9,500 personnel across the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps.

# army - Tuesday 6 February, 2018

Joint Action

Irish troops to participate in EU Battle Group

Feb 6th 2018, 7:46 PM 22,956 Views 100 Comments

The Cabinet approved the participation in the group which will be on standby from July to December 2020.

# army - Friday 2 February, 2018

Saint Tropez

Five army officers dead after two helicopters crash during training exercise in France

Feb 2nd 2018, 8:12 PM 24,762 Views 5 Comments

The crash happened about 50 kilometres northwest of Saint-Tropez in southern France.

# army - Sunday 21 January, 2018

A New Dawn This post contains videos

Surge in women joining Defence Forces after €360,000 is spent on recruitment campaigns

Jan 21st 2018, 4:24 PM 19,126 Views 47 Comments

Almost 14,000 men and women applied to join the Defence Forces in 2017.

# army - Thursday 28 December, 2017

Cathal Brugha Barracks

Investigation launched following drug seizure at Dublin army barracks

Dec 28th 2017, 8:23 AM 19,737 Views 39 Comments

The drugs were seized by gardaí and brought to Rathmines Garda Station.

# army - Wednesday 27 December, 2017

Poor Conditions

Why aren't unused army barracks used to provide shelter for the homeless?

Dec 27th 2017, 6:00 AM 13,613 Views 52 Comments

The Minister for Defence told the Dáil that many vacant units are in a “very poor state of repair”.

# army - Thursday 7 December, 2017

Pesco This post contains a poll

Poll: Do you want Ireland to sign up to the EU defence deal?

Dec 7th 2017, 8:36 AM 43,132 Views 214 Comments

The Taoiseach has said the deal will not affect Ireland’s neutrality but opposition TDs think otherwise.

# army - Sunday 26 November, 2017

IED

Limerick houses evacuated after two viable explosives found

Nov 26th 2017, 7:42 AM 10,326 Views 12 Comments

The devices were removed to a military location for further examination.

# army - Thursday 23 November, 2017

Laois

'We are dealing with a substantial amount of flooding': Army called in to help in Mountmellick

Nov 23rd 2017, 8:45 AM 24,389 Views 22 Comments

The government has announced an emergency scheme to repair flood damage done to small businesses.

# army - Tuesday 14 November, 2017

Zimbabwe

Tanks seen heading towards Harare after army chief's warning to Mugabe over 'treacherous shenanigans'

Nov 14th 2017, 6:15 PM 15,798 Views 18 Comments

President Robert Mugabe’s decision to fire his vice president has led to political uncertainty.

# army - Thursday 2 November, 2017

Housing Estate

Houses evacuated after suspected explosive device is found in Drogheda

Nov 2nd 2017, 10:55 PM 18,283 Views 10 Comments

Gardaí are at the scene.

# army - Saturday 21 October, 2017

Complaints

Ombudsman rejects complaint that Defence Forces member was subjected to 'bullying, intimidation and harassment'

Oct 21st 2017, 7:15 AM 10,848 Views 21 Comments

The case is included in the Defence Forces Ombudsman annual report for 2016.

# army - Tuesday 3 October, 2017

Recruitment

Over 1,000 Defence Forces members bought their way out in the last five years

Oct 3rd 2017, 9:15 AM 26,749 Views 78 Comments

Representatives say the government needs to improve pay and conditions to stop people leaving and encourage new recruits to join.

# army - Thursday 28 September, 2017

Military

On the hunt for a job? The Defence Forces have launched a new recruitment campaign

Sep 28th 2017, 6:20 AM 24,872 Views 28 Comments

Defence Minister Paul Kehoe announced a new Permanent Defence Force general service recruitment competition.

# army - Friday 22 September, 2017

Limerick

Gardaí investigate after suspect device thrown into house last night

Sep 22nd 2017, 10:33 AM 11,254 Views 7 Comments

No one was on the house at the time of the attack and no injuries were reported.

# army - Wednesday 30 August, 2017

Equality Issues

Transgender troops can continue to serve in US military for now, says Defense Secretary

Aug 30th 2017, 11:34 AM 8,828 Views 71 Comments

Transgender troops can continue to serve while the Pentagon studies an order by Trump to ban them from US forces.

# army - Sunday 20 August, 2017

Tal Afar

Attack launched on one of Islamic State's last strongholds in Iraq

Aug 20th 2017, 1:31 PM 15,886 Views 44 Comments

IS jihadists overran Tal Afar in June 2014.

# army - Monday 14 August, 2017

Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Should the worst young offenders be sent to an army bootcamp?

Aug 14th 2017, 9:30 AM 32,010 Views 127 Comments

New Zealand’s government has announced plans to crack down on the country’s worst juvenile offenders.

# army - Friday 11 August, 2017

Improvised Explosive

Properties evacuated after suspect device is found in Dundalk

Aug 11th 2017, 10:04 AM 12,157 Views 25 Comments

An Army Bomb Disposal Team made the device safe.

# army - Saturday 29 July, 2017

Equality

Varadkar says transgender people will never be banned from serving in Irish Defence Forces

Jul 29th 2017, 6:15 AM 12,842 Views 79 Comments

Donald Trump this week said that transgender people would not be able to serve in the US military.

# army - Thursday 27 July, 2017

Military

Hundreds protest in New York against ban on transgender troops

Jul 27th 2017, 1:09 PM 14,536 Views 197 Comments

The US president said yesterday that the military cannot be ‘burdened’ with the medical costs and ‘disruption’ involved.

# army - Sunday 16 July, 2017

Failed Coup

Turkey president promises to 'chop off the heads' of traitors as hundreds of thousands take to the streets

Jul 16th 2017, 8:16 AM 10,119 Views 44 Comments

The country was marking the one-year anniversary of a failed coup.

# army - Friday 23 June, 2017

Pipe Bomb

Houses evacuated after suspicious device is found in Ballymun

Jun 23rd 2017, 8:38 AM 16,204 Views 13 Comments

Gardaí and army members are at the scene.

# army - Friday 16 June, 2017

Air Raid

Russia says that it may have killed the leader of Islamic State

Jun 16th 2017, 12:18 PM 28,005 Views 86 Comments

Russia carried out an attack on a meeting of IS leaders.

# army - Saturday 10 June, 2017

Afghanistan

Afghan commando kills two American soldiers in 'insider attack'

Jun 10th 2017, 5:20 PM 14,717 Views 30 Comments

The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack in the volatile district of Achin.

# army - Wednesday 10 May, 2017

Galway This post contains videos

Over a third of Ireland's largest forest has been destroyed by gorse fire

May 10th 2017, 9:57 AM 30,987 Views 52 Comments

Gardaí have asked people to avoid the Cloosh Valley area.

# army - Saturday 6 May, 2017

Silenced

Pakistan censored a New York Times article which criticised the Pakistani army

May 6th 2017, 6:30 PM 7,657 Views 17 Comments

“We regret and condemn any censorship of our journalism,” a spokesperson for the New York Times said.

# army - Thursday 20 April, 2017

At Breaking Point

Wives and partners of Defence Forces members to hold nationwide protest today

Apr 20th 2017, 7:20 AM 20,977 Views 97 Comments

The partners have claimed poor pay conditions have forced families to go to dangerous money lenders.

# army - Wednesday 12 April, 2017

Rathmines

Investigation underway after alleged sexual assault at Cathal Brugha army barracks

Apr 12th 2017, 3:57 PM 20,845 Views 33 Comments

The incident is alleged to have occurred at 2am this morning.

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