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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'

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1st November 2011
November 2011
This 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
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1st October 2011
October 2011
This edition contains features on: Forfaire agus Tairiseact (Vigilance and Loyalty) by Wesley Bourke with Brig Gen P Fry, Lest we forget - Trooper Pat Mullins by Brig Gen Paul Pakenham, Glen of Imaal Red Cross MRT by Hugh McLindon, RDFRA ADC 2011by Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald, Reserve are Fit to Fight by Sgt Steve Conran Regulars On Parade, World Strategic Picture, Tac Aide, History, Sport, Gadgets, Noticeboard, Reviews, What I do
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1st September 2011
September 2011
This edition contains features on: Irish Personnel Reduce in EUFOR BiH by Lt Col Anthony Bracken BMC, Sliabh na mBan By Capt Pat O'Connor, Naval Exercise QUIXOTIC by Lt Cdr Roberta O'Brien, Developing Ireland's Sea Power by Wesley Bourke, Raising RDF Standards by Sgt Michael Mulligan Regulars On Parade, World Strategic Picture, Tac Aide, History, Sport, Gadgets, Noticeboard, Reviews, What I do
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1st August 2011
August 2011
This edition contains features on: On the ground in South Lebanon by Lt Col Frank Bulger, Countering the IED Threat, NATO - Ireland's Participation by Wesley Bourke, Kilbride Camp open day by Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald Regulars On Parade, World Strategic Picture, Tac Aide, History, Sport, Gadgets, Noticeboard, Reviews, What I do
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1st July 2011
July 2011
This edition contains features on: Battle Taxi by Sgt David Nagle & Terry McLaughlin, Ex Capstone by Sgt David Nagle, UNIFIL an Irish Lebanese Experience by Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald, In Enköping with the Vikings by Comdt Paddy Maher Regulars: On Parade, Tac Aide, History, Sport, Gadgets, Noticeboard, Reviews, 'Cha" And All That
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1st June 2011
June 2011
This edition contains features on: Eyes over the Sea by Wesley Bourke, Counter-IED by Wesley Bourke, MRE Photo Montage, Strategic Review by Wesley Bourke Regulars On Parade, World Strategic Picture, Tac Aide, History, Sport, Gadgets, Noticeboard, Reviews, What I do
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