The 100th cadet class in the history of the Irish Defence Forces is entering a period of ... class (officers promoted through the enlisted ranks) began with bright sunshine at the parade ground ...

The Irish Defence Forces has paid tribute to Corporal Martin “Lebbie” O’Brien, who has died aged 41. He served 23 years in the Defence Forces and completed seven overseas trips, travelling ...

there are now 244 foreign-born in the ranks of the army, navy and air corps. Figures released to the Irish Examiner by the Defence Forces press office show that by far the largest contingent of ...