14 h. ago Independent complaints process to be introduced for Defence Forces members

External Grievance System will deal with complaints of interpersonal nature from serving members

Politics

43 h. ago Members of the Defence Forces to raise funds for treatment for 7

Seven-year-old Archie Ennis has been diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Politics

3 d. ago Irish soldiers at the EU Battlegroup: 'We're part of the European Union's projection of military power'

The Journal visited Irish soldiers on exercise with 13 other countries as part of the EU Battlegroup.

Events

7 d. ago Residents evacuated from homes in Limerick as second explosive device linked to feud made safe

Gardaí requested the assistance of the Defence Forces bomb squad after the firebomb device was discovered at a house around 2.25am this morning

Events

8 d. ago Irish military to join EU naval intelligence alliance amid growing security concerns

Simon Harris said the alliance will mean closer cooperation with the EU in order “to keep our seas safe and secure”.

Events

1 week ago Catholic Church expresses regret for seeking removal of Tricolour from coffin of Army veteran

Priest at Kilkenny church asked that Irish flag be removed from coffin of Defence Forces veteran John Phelan

Politics

1 week ago Catholic Church ‘greatly regrets’ seeking removal of Tricolour from Army veteran’s coffin

Priest at Kilkenny church asked that Irish flag be removed from coffin of Defence Forces veteran John Phelan

Politics

1 week ago Defence Forces chaplain repeatedly stabbed tells his attacker he forgives him

Fr Murphy said if it wasn't him that night, it would have been someone else

Events

1 week ago Defence Forces chaplain hugs boy who stabbed him and says he is forgiven

Fr Paul Murphy addresses 17-year-old boy in court and says he hopes he will become a better person

Politics

1 week ago Former Irish soldier Lisa Smith led ‘totally anonymous’ life in Syria, court hears

The ex-Defence Forces member was found guilty of IS membership in 2023 but was cleared of financing terrorism.

Events

1 week ago Defence Forces chaplain hugs and shakes hands with teen who pleaded guilty to his attempted murder

Fr Paul Murphy was stabbed by the teenager, who was then aged 16, at Renmore Barracks in Galway on 15 August 2024.

Events

2 w. ago Solution on horizon to controversial closure of pathway near Renmore Barracks

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A solution to the controversial closure of a pathway near Renmore Barracks could be on the horizon The Defence Forces and Galway City Council are set to meet on the issue. A section of the pathway that strayed into lands belonging to Renmore Barracks was closed to […] The post Solution on horizon to controversial closure of pathway near Renmore Barracks appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

2 w. ago Irish Defence Forces is sweeping through mountainous land in search for missing Kerry farmer

Mystery surrounds what happened to Michael Gaine, who lives on a farm near Kenmare, Co Kerry – he was reported missing on Friday 21 March.

Events

3 w. ago Defence Forces called in to help with search for missing Kerry farmer Michael Gaine

Searches and high profile checkpoints have been carried out at his home near the picturesque Molls Gap, in County Kerry but no trace has been found.

Events

3 w. ago More than 6,000 modern body armour units to be acquired for Irish soldiers

Simon Harris says €16.5m contract in place to invest in protection of Defence Forces personnel

Events

3 w. ago Government to buy 6,000 modern body armour units for Defence Forces soldiers

The new body armour will provide ‘state-of-the-art protection’ to troops during their missions, the Tánaiste said.

Politics

3 w. ago Irish Defence Forces to get new €16.5m worth of body armour in major modernisation deal

The contract with Belgian company Seyntex NV which will supply 6,105 body “armour systems” and a possibility of 2,000 more units if required.

Economics

3 w. ago ‘Golden visa’ lawyer secures injunction after being shut out of scheme due to complaint

‘Golden visa’ lawyer secures injunction after being shut out of scheme due to complaint  Irish Independent

Society

3 w. ago Defence Forces class of 2025 commissioned into an increasingly turbulent world

Friday’s Curragh ceremony was the culmination of decades of service for many of the men and women involved

Events

3 w. ago Defences Forces chief says Irish in Lebanon 'doing extraordinary work' as he prepares for EU role

Lt Gen Seán Clancy will start in his new role as chair of the EU Military Committee in June.

Politics