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An Cosantóir is the official magazine of the Irish Defence Forces. It is a 32-page full colour A-4 size publication, issued 10 times per year. An Cosantóir carries information on all elements of the Irish Defence Forces: Army, Naval Service, Air Corps, and the Reserve. An Cosantóir was first published in 1940.

Topics cover all aspects of military life, including training, overseas operations, new equipment, personalities, events, international military affairs, humanitarian work, unit activities, and military history.

Current monthly circulation stands at 5,000 and the magazine can be purchased from selected newsagents or can be received every month through the post by subscription

An Cosantóir is published by Public Relations Section, Defence Forces Headquarters, Parkgate, Dublin 7, and printed by Kilkenny People Printing, Purcellsinch, Carlow Road, Kilkenny.