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# Irish Defence Forces

Last week
26th January 2025 - 1st February 2025
Technician wasn't allowed return to service to fix ship guns due to archaic rule
New helicopters will have Israeli tech despite Govt aim to avoid kit from the country
The Irish defence department has signed contracts with Airbus for military helicopters which carry technology manufactured by Israeli company Elbit Systems.
Last month
January 2025
Defence Forces are investigating photo of apparent hazing incident among trainee soldiers
A photograph circulating online shows a soldier on the floor, wrapped tightly in a sheet with tape fixed across his mouth.
Groups representing military members hail 'historic' move for Defence Forces workplace rights
Trainee soldier taken to hospital following detonation of training explosive at Dublin barracks
Last year
2024
Irish soldier killed during 1999 Lebanon attack to be honoured with bravery medal
Private William Kedian died at UNP 6-42 when his post came under fire on 31 May, 1999.
Irish soldiers in EU Battlegroup could be deployed to Ukraine for peacekeeping in event of truce
Irish soldiers will undertake a two-year deployment as part of the EU Battlegroup.
Irish Army officer latest to receive medal for work with Ukrainian troops
Survey finds 73% of uniformed services who joined after 2013 considering 'seeking a new job'
Monument to dead Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon damaged and Irish funded orphanage destroyed
The monument and the orphanage are located in Tibnine which has strong historic links to Irish troops.
Nerves, worry and pride as families of 381 Irish soldiers gather before Lebanon deployment
The square in Custume Barracks in Athlone was packed today with hundreds of people as the 125th Infantry Battalion formed up for a formal Ministerial Salute parade.
Irish peacekeepers safe as UNIFIL HQ hit by rocket 'likely fired by Hezbollah'
Dún Laoghaire moves a step closer to having naval base for Irish ships
IDF and UNIFIL 'in daily contact' amid planning for Irish troop rotation in Lebanon
Under what circumstances can Irish soldiers in Lebanon use force to defend themselves?
We take a look at the rules governing how Irish soldiers use force while deployed on UN peacekeeping missions.
Irish army end armed protection for Portlaoise Prison after 50 years
Military officers criticise low pay for soldiers on dangerous UN peacekeeping missions
Irish Defence Forces confirm all soldiers 'safe' in positions across South Lebanon
Ex-Irish soldier killed while fighting for Ukraine was member of Army Ranger Wing
Ireland talking directly to other governments to quicken pace of buying military hardware
It’s part of promised modernisation of the Defence Forces and its capabilities.
Tánaiste writes to UN to express 'extreme concern' at airstrike that damaged Irish army vehicles
Two Irish military vehicles were damaged in the incident on Saturday night when an apparent airstrike on a village narrowly missed the armoured cars.
Video shows moment of suspected 'Israeli airstrike' on Lebanese village as Irish troops drive past
It is understood six Irish troops were in a two vehicle convoy along with two Polish colleagues hit in the strike.
Irish peacekeeper convoy struck during an airstrike bombing in south Lebanon
A spokesman with the Irish Defence Forces has confirmed that no personnel were injured in the incident.
Cabinet expected to approve move to revamp senior Defence command and control structures
Gardaí plan 'no further action' in 26 abuse investigations arising from Women of Honour review
Gardaí are investigating a further tranche of fewer than 10 cases, some of them historical.
Explainer: How gardaí and the Defence Forces interact when a soldier is charged with a crime
Soldier who attacked woman has been formally told he likely faces dismissal from the military
Cathal Crotty, an army Private, was brought before a senior officer today and told that the military were making preparations to deal with him.
Defence Forces begins process of dismissing soldier who beat a woman unconscious
Crotty was handed a fully-suspended sentence today and was ordered to pay the victim €3,000.
Tribunal established to examine handling of bullying and harassment complaints in Defence Forces
Royal Air Force assists Irish Coast Guard off the Cork coast this morning in rescue operation
Meet the team that helps Irish soldiers deal with the trauma of conflict zones
Lieutenant Colonel John Martin is the head of the Defence Forces’ Personnel Support Service that helps to manage mental health crises in the military.
Four-hour seminars on sexual ethics used to tackle culture in Defence Forces
Irish Defence Forces Chief Sean Clancy appointed as head of EU military committee
Lt Gen Sean Clancy will take over the top job from Austrian General Robert Brieger.
'Reluctance' by Irish soldiers to serve in EU Battlegroup mission due to low pay
Military group accuses Govt of 'ignoring' key report on new defence laws
The Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024 if brought into law will see significant changes to how the Irish Defence Forces function.
Opposition warns on neutrality as Government moves to scrap 'triple lock' to send army overseas
A soldier has been arrested following the seizure of drugs and cash at a military base
Head of Irish Defence Forces to be nominated by Government to lead EU military committee
'Mammoth task': How Ireland will move €23m of kit back from Syria next month
The Irish Defence Forces is ending its ten year involvement in peacekeeping in Syria next month.
Ireland's troops are leaving the Golan - we may see a move to smaller 'more impactful' missions
News Correspondent Niall O’Connor spoke to Major General Adrian Ó Murchú in Syria about the future of peacekeeping.