# Irish Defence Forces
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Last month
March 2024
Cork
A soldier has been arrested following the seizure of drugs and cash at a military base
28 Mar
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EU military
Head of Irish Defence Forces to be nominated by Government to lead EU military committee
6 Mar
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Coming Home
'Mammoth task': How Ireland will move €23m of kit back from Syria next month
The Irish Defence Forces is ending its ten year involvement in peacekeeping in Syria next month.
Niall O'Connor
4 Mar
20.8k
peace out
Ireland's troops are leaving the Golan - we may see a move to smaller 'more impactful' missions
News Correspondent Niall O’Connor spoke to Major General Adrian Ó Murchú in Syria about the future of peacekeeping.
Niall O'Connor
reports from Syria
1 Mar
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This year
2024
Golan Heights
'I hated every second of my civilian job': Irish troops on what it's like to work on the Golan
Niall O’Connor reports from the Golan Heights, where Irish troops have been receiving their service medals today.
Niall O'Connor
reports from Syria
29 Feb
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Syria
Quick Reaction Force: On patrol with Irish soldiers across Syria's contested Golan Heights
News Correspondent Niall O’Connor is in Syria visiting Irish troops keeping the peace on the contested Golan.
Niall O'Connor
reports from Syria
28 Feb
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Defence
Military groups attack proposed 'draconian' Bill that will halt them criticising Government
Updated
20 Feb
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brian molloy
Change agent: Meet the civilian tasked with leading the transformation of Ireland's armed forces
Brian Molloy sat down this week with The Journal to speak about the biggest organisational reimaging in the history of the State.
Niall O'Connor
5 Feb
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A few groomed men
Gone today, hair tomorrow: Irish Defence Forces to allow members to grow beards
30 Jan
16.9k
Last year
2023
irish peacekeepers
Approval to be sought at Cabinet for continuation of two overseas peackeeping missions
28 Nov 2023
7.3k
THE MORNING LEAD
Ukrainian military officers in North Cork for NATO partner country training
26 Nov 2023
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Peacekeepers
Irish troops arrive home from Lebanon deployment as UNIFIL confirms attack on peacekeepers
25 Nov 2023
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triple lock
'You have no mandate': Heated Dáil exchanges on plan to remove Triple Lock
Updated
23 Nov 2023
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Explainer
Explainer: What is Ireland's Triple Lock mechanism and why is the Govt planning to scrap it?
22 Nov 2023
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Change
Raft of ambitious timelines in Irish Defence Forces change plan published by Government today
Updated
21 Nov 2023
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Lebanon
Irish army peacekeepers in South Lebanon rescue journalists after suspected Israeli bombing
15 Nov 2023
17.9k
Lebanon
Key suspect in killing of Irish soldier Seán Rooney has been released, says Lebanese military
15 Nov 2023
10.7k
Defence
Senior military officer will tell army officers' conference: 'We are struggling, and we need help'
15 Nov 2023
11.8k
Defence
RACO conference: ICTU warns that unions must consider industrial action if pay agreement fails
Updated
14 Nov 2023
12.4k
Kilkenny
Tánaiste: Escalation in Lebanon a 'great concern' as Irish soldiers deploy for peace mission
31 Oct 2023
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Defence
Czech Government and arms industry to host event for Irish businesses in Dublin
22 Oct 2023
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Special Forces
MV Matthew Army Ranger Wing team travels to Spain for major EU military exercise
Updated
20 Oct 2023
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budget 2024
Tánaiste defends Defence spending, rejects 'knee-jerk' calls for military resources
11 Oct 2023
18.2k
28
Peacekeeping missions
Irish troops in Lebanon take shelter as fire is exchanged across Blue Line
9 Oct 2023
15.2k
25
Defence Forces
Rank and file defence group gives 'cautious' welcome for military medical care scheme
15 Sep 2023
10.8k
23
irish navy
Irish Naval Service will have just 'two ships full time' to patrol seas for the rest of 2023
23 Aug 2023
19.7k
64
European Defence
Cabinet clears the way for Irish troops to take part in major EU military exercise in Spain
25 Jul 2023
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55
curragh camp
TD brands Curragh 'Ireland's most derelict town' over crumbling homes
24 Jul 2023
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18
Michael Beary
New approach needed to protect Irish and other peacekeepers from attack, top UN diplomat says
30 Jun 2023
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34
Defence
Ombudsman of the Defence Forces records an increase in complaints in first six months of 2023
29 Jun 2023
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Baldonnel
The Irish Air Corps' new maritime patrol aircraft touches down in Dublin
27 Jun 2023
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ger buckley
Irish general who liaises between State, EU and Nato calls defence links 'a force for good'
20 Jun 2023
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66
THE MORNING LEAD
Documents reveal divisions between Dept and military on how to handle abuse claims
12 Jun 2023
11.2k
Defence change
New Defence Forces head of transformation begins work to bring about change in military
Updated
7 Jun 2023
16.4k
21
Europe
Ireland is to join four European defence projects following cabinet approval
30 May 2023
18.1k
40
Defence committee
Flanagan: TDs 'frustrated' by slow pace of Irish defence action plan implementation
30 May 2023
8.1k
13
THE MORNING LEAD
Inside the military and diplomatic mission to evacuate Irish citizens from Sudan
28 May 2023
11.1k
UN peacekeeping
Private Seán Rooney to be honoured with posthumous award at UN ceremony
25 May 2023
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