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The official Twitter page of the Irish Defence Forces 🇮🇪

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@defenceforces
Óglaigh na hÉireann
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Congratulations to Pte Nicole Carroll from the Defence Forces Central Medical Unit who was awarded the presitigious Capt Dara Fitzpatrick award for 2024! The Capt. Dara Fitzpatrick Award was launched by the Irish Paramedicine Education and Research Network (IPERN) in 2023 to…
@IPERN999
Irish Paramedicine Education & Research Network
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#IPERN wish to congratulate all of our amazing finalists in the Capt. Dara Fitzpatrick Award who awed all of us today with their inspirational achievements. Delighted to announce our 2024 Awardee is Pte. Nicole Carroll of the Irish Defence Forces. Comhghairdeas Nicole! #DaraAward
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@defenceforces
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Yesterday saw the Ministerial Review of the 124 Inf Bn prior to deployment to UNIFIL. An Tánaiste and Minister for Defence, Mr Micheál Martin T.D., accompanied by the Chief of Staff Séan Clancy, in reviewing the men and women of the 124 Bn prior to their departure. An excellent…
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@dfreserve
Reserve Defence Forces (Ireland)
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Part time service in the Army and Naval Service Reserve offers endless opportunities. Serve as part of a team and develop your real life skills. Be more, apply today at
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@irishmilrep
@IrishMilRep
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The EU Military Committee said farewell and thank you to @defenceforces Brig Gen Sean White who has served as the Director of CIS and Cyber Defence in the EU Military Staff. Sean will leave this post in the coming weeks. #StrongerTogether
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@28infantry
28 Infantry Battalion
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Today some our soldiers visited @fortdunree at the mouth of Lough Swilly in Inishowen. This is a former Artillery post and houses the Rockhill collection in its museum. Following this educational morning, we conducted a navigation exercise over Mamore Gap. #lovedonegal #bemore
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@naval_service
Irish Naval Service
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L.E. Aoibhinn's crew continue to prepare the ship for operational capability. The ship's capabilities will be tested and armament installed. L.E. George Bernard Shaw facilitated the throwing of the dart ceremony, upholding maritime tradition & returning to operations at sea.
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@DF_Sgt_Major
DF_Sgt_Major
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Delighted to accompany DF_COS to 124 Inf Bn Ministerial Review. Great to see brief given to families prior to review & following the blessing of the colours!  Best wishes to all pers #deploying in the coming weeks, particularly the 120 on their 1st #Mission . #BeMore ☘️🇮🇪☘️
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@DFCavalryCorps
Defence Forces Cavalry Corps
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This week the Cavalry Corps are observing the US Army's #SullivanCup at @MCoEFortMoore with the @316CAVBDE 🇺🇸 This is a great opportunity for our Gunnery Instructors to engage with global peers & to review & develop Cavalry skills🪖🎯 #Cavalry #CarpeDiem @defenceforces ⬛️🟥🟩
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@defenceforces
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Cathal Brugha Barracks welcomed the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence, Mr Micheál Martin T.D., accompanied by the Chief of Staff of the Irish Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Seán Clancy, to review the men and women of the 124th Infantry Battalion prior to their departure for a…
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@defenceforces
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UNDOF WITHDRAWAL Part 1 The withdrawal from an overseas mission is a great undertaking, in particular for the logistical teams involved in returning all kit and equipment from the overseas mission to Ireland. Well done to all the teams involved in the repatriation of our assets…
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@defenceforces
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Nothing like a Company Commander's Challenge to finish up phase one of a course! It's a busy period for Air Corps College and in particular the Military Training School. Currently we have a POTS NCO Course & an Air Progression Course taking place with a SERE C course and…
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@dfreserve
Reserve Defence Forces (Ireland)
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Serve in the Naval Service in your spare time. Apply to join the Naval Service Reserve today!
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@dfreserve
Reserve Defence Forces (Ireland)
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Serve in your spare time.
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@28infantry
28 Infantry Battalion
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Today, to mark the end of our units 50th anniversary celebrations, each serving soldier has been issued with a 'Pictorial History of the 28 Bn in 2023'. This booklet captures the activities of the unit from 01 Jan - 31 Dec 23, & highlights the varied roles of a 28 Bn soldier.
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@irishpolbatt
123 Infantry Battalion UNIFIL
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At dawn on #ANZAC Day this week, senior members of the Battalion joined our UNTSO colleagues from New Zealand and Fiji, based here in Camp Shamrock, to commemorate the ANZAC war dead, many of them Irish. @NZDefence @FijiMissionUN
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@1Bde_Official
1 Brigade 🇮🇪 Defence Forces
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The Potential NCO course in 1 Bde are currently on their physical training leader module. Today, the head of high performance with @OfficialCorkGAA , Aidan O Connell, shared his knowledge and experience with them. #bemore #LifelongLearning
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@defenceforces
Óglaigh na hÉireann
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On Friday last, the 29th Young Officers Wings Course pilots received their well-earned military wings in the Flying Training School, Baldonnel. This momentous occasion highlights the dedication, resilience, and exceptional training undergone by these young officers as they step…
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@IrishAirCorps
Irish Air Corps
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Congratulations to the newly qualified @IrishAirCorps pilots from the 29th Young Officer Course who received their military pilots wings last Friday. Also pictured are members of 99th Cadet class who were commissioned last Wednesday and will soon begin their flying training.
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