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 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
1st October 2011
October 2011This 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
1st September 2011
September 2011This 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
1st August 2011
August 2011This 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
1st July 2011
July 2011This 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