It's 1970 & Irish army are plotting to invade Northern Ireland The prospect of Irish Defence Forces making incursions into Northern Ireland was mooted after violence erupted there in 1969 History • 05 Aug
It's 1970 & Irish army are plotting to invade Northern Ireland The prospect of Irish Defence Forces making incursions into Northern Ireland was mooted after violence erupted there in 1969 History • 05 Aug
'A challenging situation': Irish troops and UNIFIL in Lebanon Despite the recent ceasefire, tensions between Israel and Hezbollah still present risks for Irish and UNIFIL peacekeepers in Lebanon Middle East • 18 Dec 24
'A challenging situation': Irish troops and UNIFIL in Lebanon Despite the recent ceasefire, tensions between Israel and Hezbollah still present risks for Irish and UNIFIL peacekeepers in Lebanon Middle East • 18 Dec 24
Why it took decades for women to get equality in Defence Forces A casual dismissal of the value women might add to the Defence Forces was baked into the system from the very beginning Defence Forces • 02 May 23
Why it took decades for women to get equality in Defence Forces A casual dismissal of the value women might add to the Defence Forces was baked into the system from the very beginning Defence Forces • 02 May 23
Can a new Defence Forces' commission reboot Ireland's military? It is more than timely that an independent group examines Ireland's Defence Forces, although its remit is not to delve too deeply Defence Forces • 01 Feb 21
Can a new Defence Forces' commission reboot Ireland's military? It is more than timely that an independent group examines Ireland's Defence Forces, although its remit is not to delve too deeply Defence Forces • 01 Feb 21
After 40 years in Lebanon, Irish UN troops still face challenges Irish soldiers on the latest UNIFIL tour of duty will face a more complex regional situation than was the case in 1978 Irish Army • 09 Nov 18
After 40 years in Lebanon, Irish UN troops still face challenges Irish soldiers on the latest UNIFIL tour of duty will face a more complex regional situation than was the case in 1978 Irish Army • 09 Nov 18
