Defence Forces

RTE's new three-part documentary dives deep into Ireland's biggest drug busts

RTE's new documentary dives deep into Ireland's biggest drug busts

Defence Forces students

55km from the Curragh: Defence Forces take on challenge for two causes

Lieutenant Colonel Cormac Brady

Final group of Unifil peacekeepers prepare for deployment

Members of the 69th Infantry Group who are deploying with the IMBAS

Defence Forces begins rollout of new multimillion-euro body armour system

Deputy Commissioner Paul Cleary

Drones ‘mitigated’ during recent security events, Irish police say

Taoiseach Micheal Martin

Taosieach expects briefing on drone sighting before Trump visit

Donald Trump playing golf, wearing a red top and red MAGA hat

Inside the Octagon – The Defence Forces control hub for EU presidency and Trump

Head and shoulders photo of Helen McEntee

New defence powers will be in place by July 1, vows McEntee

Members of the Naas Army Apprentice School 11th Platoon 1966 - 1969 at Naas Mens Shed with Fr. Liam Morgan.

Army apprentices return to Kildare for a reunion

'It's bizarre': Homes evacuated amid suspected pipe bomb scare

Deirdre Jacob and Jo Jo Dullard

Breaking BREAKING: New Kildare search for Deirdre and JoJo

An Air Corps helicopter

Air Corps personnel shoot down ‘drones’ in EU presidency training exercise

Emily McDonagh

Tributes to former Curragh Military hospital nurse, who passed away

30 years of Women in the Irish army

Fear of ‘recriminations’ over formal complaints, Defence Forces Tribunal told

Gloved hands of soldier holding cap

Two separate investigations following death of army apprentice in 1991

Soldier with assault rifle and flag of Ireland on military uniform

Defence Forces tribunal hears of shortcomings in complaints process

'A scourge': Outcry following discovery of multiple nitrous oxide canisters in Kildare

Outcry following discovery of nitrous oxide canisters in Kildare
The canisters were discovered on The Curragh
Ciarán Mather

Pictured above is a section of The Curragh Plains in County Kildare

Status update on well-known Kildare region released

File photo/Pixabay

Call for former army homes in Kildare to be revamped

Jim O’Callaghan defends communications strategy during fuel protests

Sergeant Robert “Bobby” Rooney who passed away suddenly on Sunday

Funeral details revealed for sadly missed Curragh soldier

Irish Defence Forces explain reason behind installation of CCTV units on Kildare's Curragh Plains. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

Irish Defence Forces explain reason behind installation of CCTV units on Kildare...

The Defence Forces said it it was with great sadness that Óglaigh na hÉireann can confirm that the death has occurred of Sergeant Robert "Bobby" Rooney

LATEST: Sadness in Curragh Camp in Kildare at death in service of soldier

Peacekeepers ‘ready’ for deployment in ‘volatile’ southern Lebanon

The bus stop located near St Brigid's Hospice in The Curragh. Photograph supplied by Kildare county councillor Peggy O'Dwyer

Shelter sought for bus stop situated near Kildare-based hospice

People urged to buy only the fuel they need as protests continue in Ireland

Ireland on ‘precipice of turning oil away’, Taoiseach warns as protests continue

Blockades need to end, says minister as gardai arrive at Cork oil refinery Staff reporter

Fuel protesters add to demands amid confusion over ‘breakthrough’ meeting

End fuel blockades or face ‘full rigours of the law’, protesters warned

More funding demanded for key Kildare army site following €17m investment. File photograph

'We have a rule of law in this country' - Army deployed across Ireland amid fuel...

Minister’s Lebanon trip cancelled after concerns from Defence Forces

Taoiseach condemns killing of Indonesian peacekeeper in Lebanon

President attends anniversary event for veterans’ homeless charity

Defence Forces conducts first strategic reach operation in Lebanon

File photograph of The Curragh Camp

ALERT: Temporary closure of road located in Curragh Camp announced by Kildare Co...

McEntee expected to announce new laws boosting powers at sea for Defence Forces

More funding demanded for key Kildare army site following €17m investment. File photograph

'A necessary and responsible step': More funding sought for new Kildare army sit...

The front cover of 'Pike Hill: The Rath Massacre' by author Martin Malone. Photograph credit: Martin Malone

Kildare author to launch final book as part of Irish Military Seminar 2026

More funding demanded for key Kildare army site following €17m investment. File photograph

More funding demanded for key Kildare army site following €17m investment

The front cover of 'Pike Hill: The Rath Massacre' by author Martin Malone. Photograph credit: Martin Malone

Kildare author's final book to coincide with Irish Military Seminar 2026

Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon ‘safe’, minister says

Defence Minister examining protections for victims of military crime

Contributors to Defence Forces tribunal will be given support, minister says

Minister ‘certain’ anti-drone tech in place for EU presidency

The Curragh Camp

Works to restore water supply to Kildare's Curragh Camp including schools to beg...

Army chaplain attacked outside barracks to receive distinguished service medal

Minister for Defence launches €1.7 billion Defence Sectoral National Development Plan. File photograph

Minister for Defence launches €1.7 billion Defence Sectoral National Development...

Anti-drone technology will be in place by next summer – Helen McEntee

Minister for Defence has condemned the incident which happened on Thursday

LIVE: Irish soldiers 'well and accounted for' after coming under fire in south ...

Irish peacekeepers safe after being fired upon in Lebanon

PICTURES: Emotional scenes at Dublin Airport as nearly 200 Irish Peacekeepers re...

Tears of joy and singing greet Irish peacekeepers returning from Lebanon

Credit: Wikimedia Commons

'Concern' raised over 'deeply dangerous' Russian spy ship set to enter Irish wat...

Old military building in Kildare is likely to be restored

Catherine Connolly’s responsibilities as president

‘Poignant’ deployment of Irish soldiers as UN mission to wind down

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