The Steyr Armee Universal Gewehr (AUG) meaning Army Universal Rifle entered service with the Defence Forces in 1988 replacing the FN Rifle. It fires a NATO standard 5.56mm round. The weapon ...
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Military personnel have a pr...
WELLBEING DURING COVID-19
The HSE have developed an evidence-based programme on minding your wellbeing during COVID 19.
The programme can be accessed by following the link below, or by searching “HSE min...
From the Archives: Defence Forces Departure From Griffith Barracks Dublin
Griffith Barracks was opened in 1818 and known as the Richmond House of Correction and later the Richmond Bridewell. It was transferred to the War Department in 1887 and was subsequently ren...
ONE Veterans Raising Funds for Charity
2020 has been a challenging year for many but one positive to take from the global pandemic is the unwavering sense of community and selflessness demonstrated by veterans across the country....
From the Archives: Border Security Exercise – May 1986
Archives: Army holds a large-scale security exercise ‘Operation Readiness’ to test the response of Irish Defence Forces to offer security support in the border area.
During the
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Merry Christmas to all Members of ONE, to all Service Personnel, Families and our Dedicated Supporters
2020 has been a hugely challenging year but one where ONE continued to support veterans across the country through the provision of homeless services and other critical supports. 2020 sa...
Commission on the Defence Forces Press Release by the Minister for Defence and the Minister for Foreign Affairs
Commission on the Defence Forces
Press Release by the Minister for Defence and the Minister for Foreign Affairs
Mr. Simon Coveney T.D.
15th December 2020
Minister for Defence and Minister
