‘Go like f**k mate’: How the MV Matthew ship and a €157 million drugs haul was seized
Further details of the ship’s capture emerged during this week’s sentencing hearing of eight men who have pleaded guilty to drug trafficking offences
Irish Army
Irish Army rangers risked their lives in boarding cargo ship carrying cocaine, court hears
They also reacted quickly to prevent 2.25 tonnes of drugs on board the MV Matthew being destroyed by fire
Battlegroup troops test out new technology for wider Defence Forces, including advanced night-vision goggles
New equipment, which includes night vision technology, body armour and weapons, was issued to the 172 Irish soldiers assigned to the rapid reaction force
Defence Forces class of 2025 commissioned into an increasingly turbulent world
Friday’s Curragh ceremony was the culmination of decades of service for many of the men and women involved
Law change allows for deployment of Irish special forces to Kyiv
Cabinet approves plans to amend legislation so only Government and Dáil approval is required to send more than 12 peacekeepers overseas
Two plead guilty over roles in largest cocaine seizure in Irish history
Iranian Saeid Hassani (39) and Filipino Harold Estoesta (31) were on board MV Matthew carrying drugs worth €157 million
Four new military helicopters purchased for Air Corps in deal worth almost €100m
Aircraft from Airbus will be delivered early in 2027 in a deal worth €91.7m plus VAT
Officer dismissed from Defence Forces for attempting to interfere with candidate’s application for Army career
Lieutenant Shane Hunt lied to candidate over cadetship interview process and then produced false document of successful candidates which excluded his name
Irish naval ships may have to deploy unarmed as weapons unit down to single technician
Minimum of three artificers required to service a ship’s guns before vessel goes out on patrol
Three siblings from Donegal family set for deployment to wartime Lebanon
Brothers – and sister – in arms are among more than 380 troops preparing to rotate into region for UN peacekeeping
Only a Soldier Knows by Ray Lane: A high-ranking Irish Army insider’s scathing view of national defence policy
A rare memoir from within the Irish Defence Forces, which covers enough ground for three or four books
Soldier given suspended sentences for sexually assaulting colleagues
Richard Muldarry convicted of various charges including sexual assaulting a number of colleagues
Irish troops in Lebanon: How many are there and are they at risk?
If an Israeli invasion pushed north up to the Litani river, Irish troops would be caught in the centre of fighting
From drones to guns that shoot around corners, Ireland has a long history of buying Israeli military goods
Ireland has purchased more than €20m worth of weaponry from Israel, a supplier whose expertise comes from real-world testing in the Middle East - most recently in Gaza
Defence Forces personnel must be held to higher standards and scrutiny than any other servants of the State
Complaints about feeling collectively demonised amid allegations cannot be entertained given the pledge of the Defence Forces to the people
Naval Service officer still serving despite guilty plea in violent attack on former girlfriend
David O’Gorman was involved in a serious assault in Limerick in 2020
UN Security Council veto to be removed for Defence Forces deployment under new plans
Cabinet also set to agree a €79.5 million package for farmers and landowners whose forests have been impacted by ash dieback
Soldier accused of sexual offences entitled to insanity verdict due to concussion, court martial hears
Defence barrister insists client suffered concussion immediately before alleged sex crimes
Ireland spends €8.5m on Israeli surveillance drones and military equipment
Much of the money has gone to Aeronautics Defence Industries which is owned by the Israeli state and manufactures lethal drones used in Gaza
New Nato agreement shaped by Russian aggression and fears of hybrid threats
Government officials see the programme as continuation of previous Nato arrangements, but one which is more streamlined and efficient.
Death in Derrada Wood: how a Provisional IRA gang shot dead a recruit garda and a soldier during a bloody rescue
The IRA kidnapping of businessman Don Tidey ended with the killing of two of his rescuers 40 years ago this weekend
The Kidnapping: A timely remember of Ireland’s contentious past
A harrowing account of the abduction of Don Tidey by the IRA 40 years ago effectively merges anecdote and the bigger picture
Defence Forces to cease training Maltese officers due to staffing crisis
Almost 60 Maltese officers have graduated from the Defence Forces Cadet School since 2009
Army to spend up to €40m on new uniforms which will offer greater concealment and comfort
Unlike many militarties, the Defence Forces is ‘insisting’ the uniforms be gender specific
Defence budget promises extra €55m but leaves military representatives unimpressed
New capital expenditure will be used to develop primary radar system but does little to stem exodus of personnel says officers’ association
One woman recruited to Defence Forces out of 617 applicants amid psychometric test concerns
Psychometric testing for Naval Service paused amid concern about failure rate
Army abuse and bullying inquiry’s terms of reference to go to Cabinet in September, Tánaiste says
Martin pledges more discussion and engagement with Women of Honour group ahead of autumn investigation into claims
Wagner Group disinformation endangering Irish troops in Mali, researchers warn
Experts advising the Department of Foreign Affairs say the Russian mercenary group Wagner is behind of much of the disinformation targeting EU troops in Mali
Is Ireland Neutral? The Many Myths of Irish Neutrality: A timely read
Conor Gallagher’s lively book seeks to amplify questions around our defence policy
US naval ship activities in Irish waters cause concern for Defence Force officials
Virginia Ann is classified as offshore supply ship but is understood to be capable of advanced subsurface operations such as deployment of deep-sea divers
RNLI ‘unfair and disrespectful’ in making former Army captain redundant, WRC finds
Commission upholds Seán Dillon’s claim under Unfair Dismissals Act against rescue charity and awards him €30,000
Army officer dismissed from Defence Forces for sexual assault of female soldier
Military judge says man paying high price for ‘one-off lapse’ while drunk at McKee Barracks
Any review of misconduct in Defence Forces must include department and Minister
The military does not make its own rules: responsibility for oversight lies with the Government
Fintan O’Toole: Irish Army’s culture of misogyny is a disgrace and must end here
The typical offenders are not the rough soldiery but well-educated members of the officer class
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