Irish fishing vessel detained off coast of Co Cork LÉ Samuel Beckett has detained an Irish registered fishing vessel off the coast of Co Cork. Ireland • 04 Dec 18
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
LÉ Samuel Beckett rescues 299 migrants off Libya LÉ Samuel Beckett has rescued 299 migrants from three separate rubber vessels during a search and rescue operation in the Mediterranean Sea off Libya. News • 27 Oct 16
More than 6,000 people rescued off Libyan coast More than 6,055 migrants were rescued and 22 found dead as they tried to reach Europe on about 40 boats, one of the highest numbers … News • 04 Oct 16
Navy detains two factory trawlers off Blaskets The Naval Service vessel LE Samuel Beckett detained two British-registered factory trawlers for alleged breaches of fisheries legislation today. News • 12 Feb 15
Navy's newest ship sails into Cork The Naval Service's newest ship, LÉ Samuel Beckett, has sailed into the Naval Base in Haulbowline in Cork harbour. News • 30 Apr 14