Defence Forces

Security sources say it is vital for Unifil to remain, even if only to act as ‘eyes and ears’ of the world, as Israel advances into southern Lebanon pursuing Hizbullah

A rare memoir from within the Irish Defence Forces, which covers enough ground for three or four books

Camp Shamrock resupplied with water during relatively calm day at Irish positions in south Lebanon

Incident a ‘serious development’, says Unifil force, as Defence Forces confirms Irish personnel not injured in attack

White House says it is ‘deeply concerned’ by reports of the IDF firing on UN troops

Taoiseach says ‘Israel will have to be judged on what it does and not what it says’ amid ‘concerning’ loss of civilian life

Area around United Nations post manned by Irish soldiers was scene of intense fighting between Israel and Hizbullah last week

Tánaiste Micheál Martin says he had been informed by the Irish Defence Forces and the UN that Israel Defense Forces activity around post guarded by 30 Irish troops has ended

Situation in southern Lebanon remains ‘tense and dangerous’, Taoiseach says

Michael D Higgins, in his capacity as supreme commander of the Defence Forces, said threats had been made by Israel to the Unifil peacekeeping force

The full selection process involves an entry medical; fitness test; online psychometric test; recruitment interview and attestation

Israel rejects criticism, saying claim that IDF had threatened Unifil forces was ‘unfounded and inflammatory’

The former Army Ranger from Newbridge in Co Kildare was killed days before Ukraine retook key industrial plant in ruined border town

Request rejected on day when 24 Irish citizens managed to leave country with Dutch and Canadian assistance

Irish officers report some confusion over interpreting Unifil mandate relating to the protection of civilians amid a deepening Israeli incursion

The threat from subversives is judged by security officials to be much reduced since the end of the Troubles following the Belfast Agreement

Israeli forces suffered heavy casualities on Wednesday in an Hizbullah ambush near an Irish outpost

Richard Muldarry convicted of various charges including sexual assaulting a number of colleagues

Budget 2025: The overall defence budget will be a record €1.3 billion

If an Israeli invasion pushed north up to the Litani river, Irish troops would be caught in the centre of fighting

EU foreign affairs ministers hold emergency meeting to discuss escalating conflict in Lebanon

Ireland currently has up to 375 troops in South Lebanon where it has been part of the United Nations Interim Force Lebanon (Unifil) since 1978

Video footage shows Robert Deegan covering retreat of his unit before he was killed near city of Kupiansk

Camp Shamrock is less than 30 minutes’ drive from Lebanon’s southern border

Kildare native remembered fondly by former Defence Forces colleagues and those who knew him in cycling

Robert Deegan’s family said their son (29) paid ‘the ultimate sacrifice’ trying to save his colleagues

Robert Deegan (29), from Newbridge, Co Kildare, was killed last Thursday

Former member of Defence Forces was fighting for the Ukrainian military against Russian forces

Health ministry says 59 injured in Beirut as conflict in region continues to escalate between Israel and Iran-backed group

The military alliance would have little to gain from Irish membership, while Ireland’s strategic geography means it enjoys unofficial protection under Nato’s umbrella

Findings focus on Irish Naval Service which has been hit hard by retention crisis and call for increases in payments for service’s reserve

Complainants in sexual assault cases will now also receive anonymity during the court process

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

Garda Special Detective Unit, which deals with matters of national security, examining operations of Irish company involved

Some 375 personnel are deployed in south Lebanon which has been heavily bombarded by Israel

Military sources say Israeli arms producers well-positioned to tender as they are considered world leaders in drone technology

Earlier court hearing heard accused holds a ‘radical Islamist mindset’

Ireland’s naval vessels set to conduct fewest patrol days in decades due to staff shortages despite concerns around maritime threats from foreign militaries and organised gangs

Following in incident, a ‘lessons learned’ assessment is to take place, including security procedures at military facilities

New legislation on retirement age for uniformed State employees to be commenced on Monday by Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe