7 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

3 w. ago Where is Michael Gaine? Mood shifts in Kerry as soldiers roll in to help search for missing farmer

Kenmare mood ‘deepening into sadness’ as search stretches into third week

Events

3 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 Army is called in to help in search for missing Kerry farmer Michael Gaine

Gardaí get military assistance as concerns grow that 56-year-old may have been victim of foul play

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 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

4 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

last month Gardaí set up checkpoints in Kerry in search for missing farmer Michael Gaine

He was last seen in a shop in the town of Kenmare a week ago.

Events

last month Gardaí to set up checkpoints in Kerry in search for missing farmer Michael Gaine

He was last seen in a shop in the town of Kenmare a week ago.

Events