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Central Bank's Irish Defence Forces commemorative coin

The Central Bank has launched a €15 limited edition commemorative coin to mark the centenary of the Irish Defence Forces.
Business • 08 Oct 24

Troops' return from Golan delayed amid clearance issues

One hundred and thirty members of the Defence Forces are unable to return to Ireland tomorrow as scheduled, because of a delay in approving clearance at one of their stops on the route home.
World • 03 Apr 19

Minister defends participation in EU defence agency

The Minister with responsibility for Defence, Paul Kehoe, has defended the Government's plan for Irish Defence Force participation in a European Defence Agency project on military search capability.
Politics • 19 Feb 19

Soldiers mark anniversary of closed barracks in Donegal

A ceremony was held at Rockhill House in Donegal to mark ten years since the closure of the army barracks, with serving and retired members of the 28th Battalion marching up the avenue to what is now a hotel.
Ulster • 28 Jan 19

'Very difficult' to recommend army life - PDFORRA head

The head of the main organisation which represents members of the Irish Defence Forces has said he would find it very difficult to advise potential recruits to enlist.
Ireland • 06 Jan 19

Chiefs defend sending LÉ Samuel Beckett to arms fair

Defence Forces chiefs have defended the decision to send LÉ Samuel Beckett to the world's biggest arms fair in London.
Ireland • 12 Sep 17

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