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 May 2015
May 2015This edition contains features on: Exercise Steel Storm by Lt Mark White, Retd US General Visits C&S School by Dr David Murphy, From Civilian to Soldier by Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald, RDF's First Mech Recruits by Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald, Blood on the Sun - Al Shabaab by Paul O'Brien, Joining the RDF by Eoin O'Shea
Regulars: On Parade, In Focus, Tac Aide, History, sport, Gear up, Notice-board, Reviews, What I do
1st April 2015
April 2015This edition contains features on: Exercise Golan Days by Comdt David Slattery, Locate Me 112 - Air Corps Innovation by Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald, Jnr Command and Staff Course by Capt Gavin Egerton, Winter Mountaineering by Cpl Tomás Everard, Boko Haram by Paul O'Brien, Driving Up Standards by MT driver Instr Cse Students
Regulars: On Parade, In Focus, Tac Aide, History, sport, Gear up, Notice-board, Reviews, What I do
1st March 2015
March 2015This edition contains features on: Tackling Ebola by Sgt Karl Byrne, Prepared at all times by Capt Stephen Molumphy, Brú na bhfiann by Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald, LÉ Samuel Beckett by Lt Cdr Caoimhin Mac Unfraidh, F-35 Joint Strike Fighter by Robert Tarrant, Command and Control by Sgt Karl Byrne
Regulars: On Parade, In Focus, History, sport, Gear up, Notice-board, Reviews, What I do
1st February 2015
February 2015This edition contains features on: 14th International Sniper Competition by Capt Liam McDonnell, EUTM Mali by Lt James Mulderrig, Senior NCO Course by Lt Brian Kelly, Cambrian Patrol by Lt Joe Glennon, In a State by Paul O'Brien, Broken Ground by Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald
Regulars: On Parade, In Focus, History, sport, Gear up, Notice-board, Reviews, In Memory
1st January 2015
December 2014/January 2015This edition contains features on: The Spanish cross of military merit by Sht Wayne Fitzgerald, IUNVA Post 5 by CS Shay Whelan and Cpl Keith Guilfoyle, UNIFIL reunion By Sgt Con Leigh, Carnage in the Desert by Paul O'Brien, NBG 15 Sweden by Capt Donal Gallagher, The Congo remembered by Comdt Conor O'Shea
Regulars: On Parade, In Focus, 2 Bde Biathlon, Tac Aide, History, Sport, Gear Review, Reviews, Notice Board
1st November 2014
December 2014 December 2014/January 2015This edition contains features on: The Spanish cross of military merit by Sht Wayne Fitzgerald, IUNVA Post 5 by CS Shay Whelan and Cpl Keith Guilfoyle, UNIFIL reunion By Sgt Con Leigh, Carnage in the Desert by Paul O'Brien, NBG 15 Sweden by Capt Donal Gallagher, The Congo remembered by Comdt Conor O'Shea
Regulars: On Parade, In Focus, 2 Bde Biathlon, Tac Aide, History, Sport, Gear Review, Reviews, Notice Board
1st November 2014
November 2014This edition contains articles on Praise for UNDOF unit, Military logistics as a business, Thedevil's paintbrush, Human rights training, Preparing for the Unexpected and A tiny eye in the sky.
1st October 2014
October 2014This edition contains articles on Clearing the way, Bringing history to life, Working for the UN, Exercise Reforger, Ukraine in turmoil and RDF recruit training camp.
1st September 2014
September 2014This edition contains articles on Ex Ardous serpent, New vessels for Naval Service, Enhancing force-protection, Humanitarian response, Through the Lens and The Baker's dozen.
1st July 2014
July/August 2014This edition contains articles on Pushing the boundaries, Upgrading the steyr, Gaisce - Bronze level challenge, Aviation fire fighters, Operation Sandstone and Keeping the limbers rolling along.