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 2012
September 2012This edition contains features on: Give it a Go by Cpl Paul Millar, Ground Sign Awareness by Wesley Bourke, No.2 ISTAR Coy Certified by Wesley Bourke, Back to the Future by Comdt Seán Murphy, Relay for Life by Lt John McCandless
Regulars:
On Parade, In Focus, World Strategic Picture, Tac Aide, History, Sport, Gear Review, Notice-Board, Reviews, What I Do
1st July 2012
July/August 2012This edition contains features on: IUNVA- A Beginner's Guide by Cpl Paul Millar, Young Guns by Wesley Bourke, LÉ Eithne's ROV by CDR Steve Walsh, 90th Anniversary of the Handover of the Curragh Camp by Lt Col John O'Loghlen, The Last and the New by Sgt Colin Stone
Regulars:
On Parade, In Focus, World Strategic Picture, Tac Aide, History, Sport, Gear Review, Notice-Board, Reviews, What I Do
1st June 2012
June 2012This edition contains features on: DF Recce Concentration 2012 by Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald, MineWolf Clears the Way by Wesley Bourke, IRISHFINN Battalion by Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald and 2/Lt Olli Nurmi, Internet Espionage by Graeme Batsman, Quick Response Vital for Reserve Medics by Pte Mark Callahan
Regulars:
On Parade, In Focus, World Strategic Picture, Tac Aide, History, Sport, Gear Review, Notice-Board, Reviews, What I Do
1st May 2012
May 2012This edition contains features on: Naval Cadets by Wesley Bourke, Putting the 'Eye' in ISTAR by Wesley Bourke, Cyber Warfare - The Fifth Domain by Robert Tarrant, The Far Side of Jupiter by CQMS Mike Barrett, Tales of Survival Sunken Treasure off the Irish Coast by James Scannell
Regulars:
On Parade, In Focus, World Strategic Picture, Reservists Marathon March, Tac Aide, History, Sport, Gear Review, Notice-Board, Reviews, What I Do
1st April 2012
April 2012This edition contains features on: Military Archives by Wesley Bourke, Always Ready, Willing and Able by Capt Brendan O'Dowd, Interview with EU Battlegroup Commander by Terry McLaughlin, The CIS Factor by Capt Julian Ensor, Recce Down South by Capt Gavin Egerton.
Regulars:
On Parade, In Focus, World Strategic Picture, History, Sport, Tac Aide, Notice-Board, Reviews, What I Do
1st March 2012
March 2012This edition contains features on: Nurturing the Survival Instinct by Wesley Bourke, CIMIC - Partners for Peace by Wesley Bourke, Battle Stripes UK by Sgt Gerry Duff, DH Chipmunk - 60th Anniversary by Brig Gen Paul Fry, 2nd Reserve Officers Standards Course 2011 by Capt Joe Sargent
Regulars:
On Parade, In Focus, World Strategic Picture, History, Sport, Tac Aide, Notice-Board, Reviews, What I Do
1st February 2012
February 2012This edition contains features on: Minimum Force, Maximum Effect by Wesley Bourke, Action Stations by Wesley Bourke, Lebanon Update by Capt Paul Holohan, Developing a Centre of Excellence with Col Michael Meehan, 1940-1949: The Chief of Staff's Reports By Lt Gen Colm Mangan DSM
Regulars:
On Parade, In Focus, World Strategic Picture, History, Sport, Tac Aide, Notice-Board, Reviews, What I Do
1st January 2012
December 2011/January 2012This edition contains features on:
Three Gun Suite by Wesley Bourke, Soldiers and Chiefs by Cpl Paul Millar, Presidential Inauguration by Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald, MRE/105 Inf Bn Montage, Taking you a Stage Further by Patrick Finucane, Operation Urban Warrior by Pte Conor Murphy
Regulars
On Parade, In Focus, World Strategic Picture, Tac Aide, History, Sport, Noticeboard, Reviews, What I do
1st December 2011
December 2011/ January 2012This edition contains features on:
Three Gun Suite by Wesley Bourke, Soldiers and Chiefs by Cpl Paul Millar, Presidential Inauguration by Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald, MRE/105 Inf Bn Montage, Taking you a Stage Further by Patrick Finucane, Operation Urban Warrior by Pte Conor Murphy
Regulars
On Parade, In Focus, World Strategic Picture, Tac Aide, History, Sport, Noticeboard, Reviews, What I do
1st November 2011
November 2011This edition contains features on: The Armed Forces of Malta by Col David P Attard with Wesley Bourke, Uachtarán na hÉireann, President Mary McAleese talks with An Cosantóir, From Stripes to Pips by Cpl Neil Richardson, Gallipoli: Irish Landscapes in a Distant War by Armn Michael Whelan, Adventure in the French Haute Alps by Capt Maeve O'Grady
Regulars:
On Parade, World Strategic Picture, Tac Aide, History, Sport, Sports Nutrition, Noticeboard, Reviews, What I do