An Cosantóir Magazine
An Cosantóir - The Defence Forces Magazine
An Cosantóir is the official magazine of the Irish Defence Forces. First published in 1940, An Cosantóir provides accurate and timely information about Defence Forces operations and policies to its members, their families and interested parties worldwide. A typical issue may contain articles dealing with new equipment, training, overseas service, unit and individual activities and achievements, international military affairs, military history, sport and much more.
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The logo first appeared in the March 1981 edition of An Cosantóir. It is a silhouette of a Soldier, Sailor and an Airman symbolising the Tri-Service of the Defence Forces. This logo will appear throughout the website. This means that the article it is associated with has appeared in an edition of our magazine 'An Cosantóir'
1st September 2024
September/OctoberThis edition contains features on: Interview with Chief of Staff Lt Gen Seán Clancy by A/CQMS John Rossiter, Inishore patrol vessels: Littoraly Capable by CDR Frank O'Connor, Ireland's involvement in the European Union (EU) Battlegroup by Lt Col Barry Hannon, Exercise Angel Guardian 2024 by Capt Muiris Ó Murchadha, 45th DF An Cosantóir 10K run and 5K walk results, J4 UNDOF withdrawal the strategic plan by Comdt Richie Barber, Glen of Imaal marks 125 years in the firing line by Liam Kenny, Defence Forces Athletics by Comdt Noel Conway, Irish Deserters of the Irish Defence Forces during WWII by Capt Cían Harte, The Army Reserves professional part-time soldier's training by Cpl Lukasz Gancarz
Regulars:
On Parade, Sports and Clubs, From the Archives
1st July 2024
July/August 2024This edition contains articles on
>> CIS Trainee Technician Projects
>> Professional Military Education in the Military College
>> the recent UNDOF Withdrawal
>> A Day in the Life of 102 Sqn Air Crew
>> A photo spread of the DF Family Day in Dublin Zoo
>> An Interview with CS Sandra Murphy
>> Army Force Design
>> A continuation of our history series about deserters in WWII
>> The DF Association of Mountaineers
>> The Naval Service Reserve
as well as all of our regular features
28th June 2024
May/June 2024In this edition we have an update on:
>> current Infrastructure being developed or upgraded in the DF
>> SDR Radio
>> an overview of the recently completed deployment of 123 Inf Bn
>> A Leadership Article
>> a feature on the recently commissioned 99th Cadet Class
>> an article about the rule changes to the An Cosantóir 10k race
>> a Sports feature - DF Rowing
>> the culmination of our Irish Volunteers series
>> a feature on ARCO
>> an interview with Capt Ciarán Oman
>> an article about the medics engagement with EUMAM-UA
>> a feature about the recent RDF probationers course
and
>> a PSS article about supports for personnel overseas
24th April 2024
March/April 2024This magazine has some great articles:
- Ex Saber Junction 2023
- an interview with our new Head of Strategic HR, Mr Declan Carville
- an account of the heli Crewmans course
- a summary of the CISM Golf Tournament
as well as our people of the DF series, a continuation of the Civil War series and an article about an RDF MFR Course
13th March 2024
January/February 2024The first edition of 2024 covers several interesting topics:
- Cambrian Patrol, 28 Inf Bn
- DF School of Music Centenary
- Interview with DF Head of Transformation
- Resilience in the DF
- IUNVA Veterans
- OCSC in 2023, Brig Gen Mulcahy
- DF Values Awards
- Leadership in the DF
- The Irish Volunteers at War, 1916-1923
- Car Bombs and Barrack Busters
- People of the DF
- Gaisce Adventure Week, 2 BAR, Athlone
20th December 2023
November, December 2023This magazine is a round up of the last 12 months, and gives an overview of what all sections of the DF were involved in. It also includes Christmas messages from Uachtarán na hÉireann, Minister for Defence, Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces, Secretary General DOD and Head Chaplain of the DF. Finally, we also have a feature on the 2022 Sparx project and another extract from the Leadership Doctrine. We hope you enjoy this magazine, and Happy Christmas and best wishes for 2024.
13th November 2023
September, October 2023This edition contains articles on the recent acquisition of the C295 by the Air Corps, an intro to and extracts from the updated Leadership Doctrine, interviews with the recently appointed Heads of Transformation and Strategic HR; recent unit commemoration events including 100 years of the Artillery Corps and 50 years of the 27th Inf Bn; an account of the Military Rugby World Cup and a history and updates about the Defence Forces Dive Group; information on DF French Foreign Language Training and the Medical Standard Course; a feature by a RDF Doctor and a Veteran, an article on Decision Making focusing on the Cavalry Corps, a photo overview of the recent An Cosantóir 10k Road Race, and our usual features such as On Parade, From the Archives, and Sports and Clubs.
5th October 2023
July, August 2023This edition contains articles on the ACOS Brig Gen Rossa Mulchay, The Gainey Cup 2023, 122 Inf Bn UNIFIL, Exercise Raven's Challenge, DF Open day, SERE, Empowering Veterans, 4 Day March in Nijmegen, Kilester Garden Vilage, DF Camogie and 100 Years of DF Basketball.
1st May 2023
May, June 2023This Edition contains articles on Strengthening Firefighting Capabilities, A test of courage and skill, The 2023 International Sniper Competition, an Interview with the 2023 International Sniper Competition Team, From Pioneering Leap to Soaring Heights A Look Back On the Defence Forces First Freefall Parachuting Jump, Surveillance and Aircraft: Charting the future of Ireland's Maritime and Defence Air Operations, DF Adventure Race, The Origin, Concept & Treatments of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Overseas Current Deployments.
1st March 2023
March, April 2023This edition contains articles on 1 Bde Arty Regt Operational Capabilities Concept, Mindfulness & Meditation, ‘Ginger’ O’Connell and The Military Archives, DF Ladies Football - How it started, how it's going.
Including a player profile of Lt (AR) Lisa O’Halloran, The true story of a barrack grave, Joseph Poole and Griffith Barracks and DF Sports & Clubs