Air Corps

Read more about the air defence component of Óglaigh na hÉireann

Air Corps bid for search and rescue services would result in job losses, union warns

Air Corps bid for search and rescue services would result in job losses, union warns

Pilots’ association criticises proposal as cherry-picking part of a €62.5m contract

By Barry O'HalloranSat May 08 2021 - 06:56

US defence contractor fined for exporting sensitive blueprints to Ireland

US defence contractor fined for exporting sensitive blueprints to Ireland

Honeywell manufactures aircraft and missile components for US military

By Conor GallagherThu May 06 2021 - 01:00

Weight requirement for Air Corps ejector seats a big barrier for female pilots

Weight requirement for Air Corps ejector seats a big barrier for female pilots

Plan in train to reduce limit from almost 10 stone as part of drive to attract more trainees

By Conor GallagherMon May 03 2021 - 01:00

Helicopters bring Killarney park fire under control

Helicopters bring Killarney park fire under control

Tougher penalties considered for those who start fires after blaze in Kerry park

By Anne Lucey and Vivienne ClarkeMon Apr 26 2021 - 17:07

Decision in Lisa Smith UK ban due this week

Decision in Lisa Smith UK ban due this week

Terrorism suspect, who is accused of joining Islamic State, was barred from the UK in 2019

By Conor GallagherSun Apr 25 2021 - 20:45

Firefighters battle blaze in Killarney National Park for a third night

Firefighters battle blaze in Killarney National Park for a third night

Thousands of acres of rare habitat and a number of ancient trees damaged or destroyed

By Anne LuceySun Apr 25 2021 - 19:08

Warning of ‘wasted year’ if Defence Forces commission does not consider pay

Warning of ‘wasted year’ if Defence Forces commission does not consider pay

Chair of new reform body tells Oireachtas committee it will not address overtime

By Conor LallyTue Apr 20 2021 - 20:39

Call to protect Defence Forces from online radicalisation

Call to protect Defence Forces from online radicalisation

Sinn Féin warns of right-wing disinformation and urges greater military role for women

By Conor GallagherWed Mar 31 2021 - 01:01

Irish Recording Company: Few know of these top-quality 1940s gems

Irish Recording Company: Few know of these top-quality 1940s gems

An Irishman’s Diary: Story of the first trad record label under Bill Stapleton

By Aidan O'HaraMon Mar 22 2021 - 00:00

Senior Air Corps pilots operating helicopter emergency service to receive allowance payments

Senior Air Corps pilots operating helicopter emergency service to receive allowance payments

About a dozen pilots to share €25,000 in retrospective payments

By Martin WallWed Mar 10 2021 - 22:11

The ‘cold war’ between the Irish military and the civilians in charge of them

The ‘cold war’ between the Irish military and the civilians in charge of them

The Civil Service and the Defence Forces have been fighting since the 1920s

By Conor GallagherSat Feb 20 2021 - 06:00

Defence Forces re-enlistment campaign nets just 62 ex-members

Defence Forces re-enlistment campaign nets just 62 ex-members

New figures are evidence of ‘abject failure’ by department, says Fianna Fáil TD

By Mark HilliardThu Feb 18 2021 - 23:30

Air Corps used to deport criminals to Lithuania due to pandemic

Air Corps used to deport criminals to Lithuania due to pandemic

Man (46) extradited back to Ireland to face drugs charges in Dundalk

By Conor GallagherFri Feb 05 2021 - 19:41

Critical article prompts row between Defence Forces and department

Critical article prompts row between Defence Forces and department

Investigation launched into Defence Forces Review article describing ‘toxic’ relationship

By Conor GallagherFri Feb 05 2021 - 06:02

Britain travel Q&A: What you need to know about flights, ferries and refunds

Britain travel Q&A: What you need to know about flights, ferries and refunds

Government announced a complete ban on flights from Britain for at least 48 hours

By Conor GallagherSun Dec 20 2020 - 19:25

Military officers raise concerns over potential use of UK-based aircraft for rescue missions

Military officers raise concerns over potential use of UK-based aircraft for rescue missions

Air Corps to be excluded from future search and rescue work as service goes out to tender

By Conor GallagherFri Nov 06 2020 - 01:00

Military officers urge Government to give Air Corps key role in aviation search and rescue

Military officers urge Government to give Air Corps key role in aviation search and rescue

RACO says contract with private sector has cost €367m over recent years

By Martin WallThu Oct 29 2020 - 12:25

Life as a gay man in the Defence Forces: ‘A positive experience’

Life as a gay man in the Defence Forces: ‘A positive experience’

‘I think the Defence Forces is a very inclusive place to work’

By Barry McCallThu Oct 29 2020 - 00:00

Suspected murder-suicide shooting in Cork leaves father and two sons dead

Suspected murder-suicide shooting in Cork leaves father and two sons dead

Tadhg O’Sullivan (59) and his two sons Mark (26) and Diarmuid (23) found dead at the family farm

By Barry RocheTue Oct 27 2020 - 02:26

Call for church bells to ring across Ireland on Saturday to honour frontline workers

Call for church bells to ring across Ireland on Saturday to honour frontline workers

In remembrance also of all who have died due to Covid–19 and their grieving families

By Patsy McGarryThu Sept 03 2020 - 22:11

Air Corps uses newest craft to rotate troops in disputed African region

Air Corps uses newest craft to rotate troops in disputed African region

PC-12 aircraft flies longest mission since acquisition in April for €5.2m

By Conor GallagherWed Jul 29 2020 - 16:04

Irish peacekeeping veterans sue the State over ambush of convoy in Syria

Irish peacekeeping veterans sue the State over ambush of convoy in Syria

Troops allege they suffered post-traumatic stress disorder following 2013 attack

By Conor GallagherWed Jul 15 2020 - 03:01

State commemorates Irish who died in past wars or on duty with UN

State commemorates Irish who died in past wars or on duty with UN

President Higgins lays wreath at ceremony at Collins Barracks as number of other ceremonies held across country

By Jack Horgan-JonesSun Jul 12 2020 - 20:54

Generation Covid: ‘Everything is on hold. It’s scary’

Generation Covid: ‘Everything is on hold. It’s scary’

Medically, they were spared the worst. But Ireland’s young will be hit hard by Covid-19

By Patrick FreyneSat Jun 27 2020 - 06:00

Government considering purchase of military jet aircraft

Government considering purchase of military jet aircraft

Unlike most EU countries, Ireland cannot secure its airspace by intercepting high-speed aircraft

By Mark HilliardFri Jun 26 2020 - 21:32

Government accused of reneging on Defence Forces recruitment

Government accused of reneging on Defence Forces recruitment

‘Immediate and significant intervention’ is required to save the Defence Forces, says officers body

By Conor GallagherWed May 27 2020 - 10:20

Irish Air Corps will not ground helicopter fleet after door fell off mid-flight

Irish Air Corps will not ground helicopter fleet after door fell off mid-flight

Investigation under way after rear door of aircraft landed outside Clondalkin school

By Mark HilliardFri May 22 2020 - 15:01

Air Corps helicopter door falls from sky into Clondalkin school grounds

Air Corps helicopter door falls from sky into Clondalkin school grounds

Investigation under way after incident involving air ambulance returning to base

By Ronan McGreevyThu May 21 2020 - 21:13

State planning to rent aircraft to evacuate Irish troops from Congo

State planning to rent aircraft to evacuate Irish troops from Congo

Senior officers frustrated at perceived Government delays in helping to remove officers

By Conor GallagherFri May 15 2020 - 15:24

Scramblers and quad bikes in frame for big Kildare bog fire

Scramblers and quad bikes in frame for big Kildare bog fire

Still burning fire ‘has damaged a lot of flora, fauna ... and considerable wildlife habitat’

By Conor GallagherMon May 11 2020 - 22:16

Firefighters battle blaze at Bord na Móna plant

Firefighters battle blaze at Bord na Móna plant

Number of units respond to fire at Drehid waste management facility in Co Kildare

By Tim O'BrienSun May 10 2020 - 20:44

Only veterans with specialist skills will be re-enlisted in Defence Forces

Only veterans with specialist skills will be re-enlisted in Defence Forces

Retired technicians, fire-fighters and logisticians are being asked to rejoin

By Conor GallagherWed Mar 25 2020 - 21:49

Coronavirus spurs interest among ex-Defence Forces staff in rejoining

Coronavirus spurs interest among ex-Defence Forces staff in rejoining

Varadkar says emergency legislation to be tabled to allow retired personnel to rejoin

By Conor GallagherTue Mar 24 2020 - 20:20

Defence Forces to shift to ‘status yellow’ with 330 troops aiding HSE

Defence Forces to shift to ‘status yellow’ with 330 troops aiding HSE

Platoons of 30 to be available to back up HSE at each barracks around Republic

By Jack Horgan-JonesSat Mar 14 2020 - 00:01

State would need 16 fighter jets for full air defence capability, expert says

State would need 16 fighter jets for full air defence capability, expert says

Former Air Corps head calls for ‘realism’ in discussion on State’s ability to defend airspace

By Conor GallagherWed Feb 26 2020 - 01:06

Election 2020: ‘We should vote on the same day,’ islander says casting ballot

Election 2020: ‘We should vote on the same day,’ islander says casting ballot

On 8.30am ferry to Arranmore Island ballot box number 161 was most important cargo

By Freya McClementsFri Feb 07 2020 - 13:50

Senior officers still flying air ambulance missions as fears for service grow

Senior officers still flying air ambulance missions as fears for service grow

Emergency Aeromedical Service cut back last year to ease staffing pressures

By Conor GallagherFri Jan 31 2020 - 19:49

Body recovered in search for fisherman Willie Whelan

Body recovered in search for fisherman Willie Whelan

Two died off Wexford coast when trawler Alize went down off Hook Head, January 4th

By Olivia Kelleher and Sarah SlaterFri Jan 24 2020 - 19:24

Ireland leading the world in the high-flying aviation sector

Ireland leading the world in the high-flying aviation sector

Ireland is a global aviation finance powerhouse thanks to our favourable tax regime and an unsurpassed talent pool

By Barry McCallThu Jan 23 2020 - 00:00

Join up for a career in aviation

Join up for a career in aviation

The Air Corps offers the opportunity to earn as you learn

By Sandra O'ConnellThu Jan 23 2020 - 00:00

Officers paying up to €67,000 to leave Defence Forces early

Officers paying up to €67,000 to leave Defence Forces early

New graduates in cybersecurity and forensics, engineering, nautical science left

By Conor LallyMon Jan 06 2020 - 02:24

Lisa Smith signs on at Garda station as part of bail conditions

Lisa Smith signs on at Garda station as part of bail conditions

Bail granted before Christmas but issues with raising cash delayed release

By Conor LallyWed Jan 01 2020 - 14:16

Military and Garda ill-prepared for drone threat, says report

Military and Garda ill-prepared for drone threat, says report

Survey of Air Corps pilots shows only 40% feel well informed on Irish drone regulations

By Conor GallagherTue Dec 10 2019 - 00:49

The Irish Times view on Jim Gavin: All-conquering

The Irish Times view on Jim Gavin: All-conquering

The GAA’s footprint in the capital is now firmer than ever

Sat Dec 07 2019 - 00:02

Air Corps pilot retention scheme attracts 70% sign-up rate

Air Corps pilot retention scheme attracts 70% sign-up rate

Mixed results for Defence Forces retention schemes as strength continues to decline

By Conor GallagherThu Dec 05 2019 - 01:05

Lisa Smith could face seven years in prison if handed terrorism charge

Lisa Smith could face seven years in prison if handed terrorism charge

Garda interview with Smith last ‘piece of the puzzle’ before file can be sent to DPP

By Conor Gallagher and Jack Horgan-JonesMon Dec 02 2019 - 01:04

Aviation as a hobby: ‘I fly planes – that’s kind of cool’

Aviation as a hobby: ‘I fly planes – that’s kind of cool’

Every time I take off I think, ‘Wow, I can’t believe I’m actually allowed to do this’

By Jenna Clarke-MolloySat Nov 30 2019 - 12:03

Military pilots could receive €200,000 under loyalty scheme, says Minister

Pay for newly-qualified Defence Force personnel is ‘competitive’ – Department

By Martin WallWed Nov 27 2019 - 21:59

Coveney dismisses reports of return for Lisa Smith and child

Coveney dismisses reports of return for Lisa Smith and child

Tánaiste stresses Government’s primary focus is on welfare of Smith’s two-year-old child

By Barry RocheMon Nov 18 2019 - 17:52

Lives not at risk by scaling back of air ambulance service – Varadkar

Lives not at risk by scaling back of air ambulance service – Varadkar

Government recognises issue of personnel retention in Air Corps, says Taoiseach

By Barry RocheSat Nov 16 2019 - 20:36

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