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rish Defence Forces training assistance to EU Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine (EUMAM-UA) - Cyprus

Irish military specialists in Engineer Specialist Search & Clearance (ESSC), mine countermeasures, de-mining ...

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rish Defence Forces 1st Armoured Cavalry Squadron compete in the US Army International Scout Competition (The Gainey Cup), Fort Benning USA - 2023

The Irish Defence Forces Cavalry Corps secured an invitation to the biannual International Scout Competition ...

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Ministerial Review of 122nd Infantry Battalion UNIFIL in Sarsfield Barracks, Limerick

An Tánaiste and Minister for Defence, Mr Micheál Martin T.D., accompanied by the Chief of Staff of the Irish ...

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All aspects of military life are varied and for each member of the Force each day may bring a new challenge

DEFENCE FORCES VISION

Óglaigh na hÉireann’ vision is to Strengthen our Nation by inspiring pride and leading excellence.

OVERSEAS DEPLOYMENTS

Currently, the Defence Forces are involved in a number of missions throughout the world involving personnel from all branches

DEFENCE FORCES FAMILIES

DF Family Division supports spouses, partners and parents of Defense Forces Personnel located on the island of Ireland or serving overseas deployment