News - Defence Forces
Just over €3,000 spent on Roscommon Defence Forces base this year
The Roscommon training area is used by soldiers every year, especially for shooting practice.
Oct 29, 2021 11:14Local TD says Defence Forces needs to apologise to women affected by sexual abuse
Four former female members claimed they suffered various sexual abuses in a radio documentary aired over the weekend.
Sep 13, 2021 13:16Irish Army Rangers arrive in Afghanistan
There are still a number of stages left in the evacuation of Irish passport and visa holders from the country.
Aug 25, 2021 08:20Irish special forces deploy to Afghanistan to aid evacuation of Irish citizens
Irish Citizens still in the country are reporting significant difficulties in safely travelling to Kabul airport.
Aug 24, 2021 08:01Investigation underway into alleged rape of Defence Forces member
The incident is understood to have taken place place at a Dublin hotel this week
Jul 28, 2021 08:30Review group recommends only one medal for Jadotville soldiers
Veterans and their families are expressing deep disappointment at today's report
Jul 15, 2021 17:29Sligo Leitrim TD slams handling of Defence Forces recruitment campaign
A Sligo-Leitrim TD is criticising the Department of Defence over what he calls a major failure in its handling of a recruitment drive for
Feb 19, 2021 14:10Staffing issues in the Athlone Emergency Air Ambulance service have been resolved
Staffing issues that led to the "standing down" of the Defence Force piloted Emergency Air Ambulance service in Athlone early this year have been fully
Dec 30, 2020 11:43An independent commission on the future of the Defence forces is being set up
It's hoped that discussions around the re-instatement of the western fourth brigade at Custume barracks will be included in a new Defence Forces
Dec 19, 2020 14:10General Brian Cleary from Westmeath has been appointed as General Officer Commander
Athlone native Brigadier General Brian Cleary has been appointed as General Officer Commanding 1 Brigade based in Collins Barracks, Cork City. It follows his recent
Nov 8, 2020 13:20Shannonside Newsletter
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