Óglaigh na hÉireann

NOTICE OF EXERCISE: Óglaigh na hÉireann wish to inform the general population in the vicinity of Whitewater Shopping Centre (WWSC) in Newbridge, Co Kildare, that this evening (9th June), Irish Special Operations Forces (IRLSOF), the Army Ranger Wing, in conjunction with the Air…

7 Inf Bn conducting Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) MOUT refers to combat training in urban environments such as towns and cities, where threats can emerge from any direction, above, below, or behind cover. It involves close-quarters combat, building and room…

Congratulations to Sub-lieutenant Oisín Anderson and Ensign Martin McHale of the 63rd Naval Cadet Class who were commissioned as officers of Óglaigh na hÉireann, today, in the Haulbowline, Co. Cork. This proud occasion marks the culmination of 22 months of intense training.…

Check out the Irish Defence Forces June monthly update! #irishdefenceforces #BeMore #defendourstate

Today, 13th July 2025, events for The National Day of Commemoration were held around the country. These events honoured Irish men and women who have died in past wars or in the service of peace with the United Nations. We will always remember them. See photos from an event held…

Congratulations to the newly appointed Deputy Chief of Staff Support, Major General Colm Ó Luasa. Over a career spanning more than 39 years, Major General Ó Luasa has held a multitude of appointments across the Defence Forces at home and overseas. A Cavalry Officer by trade,…

For the 101st Cadet Class, the Platoon Attack assessments represent the culmination of their leadership and tactical training on their path to becoming Commissioned Officers. A Platoon Attack consists of a platoon advancing to contact in order to seize an objective or reach their…

On the 26th of September 2023, the MV Matthew was interdicted by the Joint Task Force (JTF) on Drug Interdiction. The JTF consists of the Revenue Customs Service, An Garda Síochána and the Naval Service as the lead representatives for the Defence Forces. During this operation,…

Today marks one week since the Joint Induction Training Centre (JITC) saw its largest induction to date. The new Recruits have completed the first of twelve weeks which will see them transition from civilian to military life. Following that, they will complete further induction…

As well as being Pride Month, June is also Men's Mental Health Awareness Month. The Irish Defence Forces have partnered with Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Ireland to collaborate on delivering Mental Health First Aid Training to the men and women of Óglaigh na hÉireann. MHFA…

This week, the Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Rossa Mulcahy introduced himself to serving members on our internal communications app, Connect. Here, we have a small excerpt of that introduction, where Lt Gen Mulcahy outlines the privilege it is to lead and represent the…

An Post has selected four photos from the State Art Collection, managed by the Irish Office of Public Works, to honour the collection of approximately 16,000 photos by enshrining them in a special issue booklet of stamps. One of the photos selected for the booklet is from Amelia…

Today marks the last day as Chief of Staff for Lieutenant General Seán Clancy before departing to Brussels as the Chief of the European Union Military Committee. In a final message to the personnel of Óglaigh na hÉireann, Lt Gen Clancy paid respects to the late Private Sean…

Since the Irish Defence Forces' deployment to Lebanon with UNOGIL in 1958, there have always been Irish boots on the ground, in the service of peace. Today, the 29th of May, we commemorate this on the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. Ireland proudly holds the…

The Defence Forces can confirm that they have received reports of an incident this morning involving a joint Irish UNIFIL & Lebanese Armed Forces Patrol near the Blue Line in South Lebanon. A number of small arm rounds were fired in the vicinity of the area in which the Patrol…

Yesterday, the second and final group from the 125 Infantry Battalion arrived home yesterday to @DublinAirport to be met by their friends and families after a 6 month deployment to UNIFIL.

Today, in McKee Barracks, the Transfer of Appointment (TOA) of Chief of Staff of Óglaigh na hÉireann took place between Lieutenant General Seán Clancy and Brigadier General Rossa Mulcahy on the approval of Government, represented by the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence, Simon…

Today, the Air Corps Pilot Cadet Class of 2023 were commissioned as Officers of Óglaigh na hÉireann at Casement Aerodrome. Best of luck to our newest leaders as they begin the next stage of their journey. 🇮🇪✈️ #IrishAirCorps #Commissioning #MilitaryAviation