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Mark Mellett

@mark_mellett

4 years

Pleased that Ireland has won a seat @UN Security Council & congratulations @irishmissionun . Am proud of the remarkable service of @defenceforces women and men contributing to over 60 years unbroken @UN & humanitarian service in the cause of human security.

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Mark Mellett

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4 years

On this St Patrick’s Day we can pause, nourish & gain resilience with words like Seamus Heaney’s in ‘The Cure at Troy’ “So hope for a great sea-change On the far side of revenge. Believe that further shore Is reachable from here. Believe in miracles And cures and healing wells.”

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Mark Mellett

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6 years

. @defenceforces #Ireland & #ÓglaighnahÉireann thoughts & wishes with the Thailand Defence Forces & all who are working for a successful outcome to the #thaicaverescue . We especially remember Saman Gunan 'Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h'anam' May he Rest In Peace. #childrenfirst @dfatirl

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Mark Mellett

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6 years

We are all so proud of Gemma O Connor lining out with Cork on Sun in @officialgaa Senior @officialcamogie final. Her 14th final, having won 8 with 9 All Stars Gemma has 15 years service including Liberia, Chad & Lebanon. So much talent in @defenceforces #physicalcourage #warrior

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3 years

In a decades old tradition am always happy to serve Christmas dinner to our @defenceforces personnel. We are all grateful for the commitment of our soldiers, sailors & aircrew at home & abroad. Sacrifices made by families ensure that loved ones can serve, thank you & #BZ Chefs

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Mark Mellett

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4 years

Every Goliath like COVID_19 needs a David like the women & men @HSELive supported by citizens staying home. @defenceforces soldiers, sailors & aircrew support as tracers, testers, transporters & more. With other frontline heroes we preserve our community & #StrengthenTheNation

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Mark Mellett

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5 years

Delighted to meet the original Rangers today to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the 1st @defenceforces Ranger Course in 1969. These men forged the path for others to follow leading to the establishment of Irelands Special Forces #ArmyRangerWing who continue to #strengthenation .

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Mark Mellett

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4 years

Behind every strong soldier, sailor, airman & airwoman there is an even stronger woman who stands behind, supports, and loves with all her heart. Today we think of our mothers. Happy Mother’s Day to you all, wherever you are, you help us in #ÓglaighnahÉireann #StrengthentheNation

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4 years

As the Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan takes time out from work commitments to be with his family, @defenceforces would like to thank him for his sterling leadership. Our thoughts are with Emer, Tony and family.

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Mark Mellett

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5 years

On this Easter Sunday this is Óglaigh na hÉireann, our Defence Forces, the bedrock of our sovereignty. Proud to serve our President, our Government and our citizens since the foundation of the State. @PresidentIRL @merrionstreet @defenceforces

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Mark Mellett

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3 years

Proud to serve with #ÓglaighnahÉireann stars like Sgt Gemma O’Connor with 17 yrs service & @UNPeacekeeping in Liberia Chad & Lebanon. A Combat Medical Tech, she has been a leader in the #COVID19 fight. She retires from Inter-County Camogie with 9 All🇮🇪 Senior medals +10 All Stars

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5 years

Today on the mythical Hill of Allen, seat of Fionn MacCumhaill, heartland of the legendary Fianna, I saw, Ireland’s 2 newest @defenceforces elite warriors receive coveted #ArmyRangerWing Green Beret, after 9 mths of #SOF training. #Fian óglach #Hellweek Proud of ALL 33 who tried!

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Mark Mellett

@mark_mellett

4 years

@rtenews Well done to all - am sure findings will help @defenceforces in our understanding as to how we can achieve greater gender balance in #STEM & #Military .

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Mark Mellett

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3 years

Privileged to meet, commend & coin Lt Eoin Blake & Lt Ken Godden. While over Newbridge on a training flight their PC-9 suffered an engine power loss at 14,000ft. They returned to Baldonnel carrying out a successful glide approach & landing. A full investigation is now underway.

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Mark Mellett

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6 years

Privilege to honour Vets and families of A Coy 35 Inf Bn Congo #Jadotville with An Bonn Jadotville to mark their #Courage @defenceforces

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Mark Mellett

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4 years

Delighted this morning to meet & address #ÓglaighnahÉireann @DF_Medics , women & men, doctors, nurses, paramedics & technicians all preparing to deploy with @AmbulanceNAS & help @HSELive tackle #COVID19 . Proud of all @defenceforces personnel supporting #OperationFortitude .

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Mark Mellett

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6 years

#stormemma reinforced how communications & collaboration strengthen us all "Ní neart go cur le chéile.” No strength without unity. Proud of #service of @defenceforces & @emergencyIE @ESBNetworks @HSELive @CivilDefenceIRL @GardaTraffic @AmbulanceNAS @MetEireann & all #volunteers .

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Mark Mellett

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3 years

Today I thanked & coined Cpl Edward Gallagher & Pte Liam Toner @28infantry . On Mon while driving to #RDS #COVID19 testing they saw a fallen man with a possible cardiac arrest - they rendered #CPR until arrival of @DubFireBrigade . Actions in best traditions of #ÓglaighnahÉireann

28 Infantry Battalion

@28infantry

3 years

28 Inf Bn continued to support @HSELive over the Christmas period. We deployed COVID 19 testers to sites in Swords and the RDS in Dublin. We also deployed troops to sites in Sligo and Letterkenny. The note attached was received by a member of the public from Dublin.

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Mark Mellett

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4 years

Am sad as Brig Gen Peter O’Halloran @PeterOHalloran1 retires today after 42 yrs loyal, dedicated & committed service in #ÓglaighnahÉireann. Peter you can be proud of your sacrifice for Ireland & her interests & your unstinting support of @defenceforces women & men #Diversity .

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Mark Mellett

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5 years

Wishing you & your families a wonderful & peaceful Christmas. Thank you to all who serve Ireland, especially the over 1200 @defenceforces women & men on duty at home & abroad in 14 missions in 14 countries & on 1 sea. Their courage, selflessness & loyalty all #StrengthenTheNation

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Mark Mellett

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6 years

Privileged to be on the Hill of Allen today, fabled location of the ancient Celtic warriors, Na Fianna, to witness successful candidates from @defenceforces Special Forces Course receive their coveted green berets - a symbol of their skill, sacrifice & commitment #SOF #ARW

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Mark Mellett

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4 years

Ireland’s bid for a seat @UN Security Council is not about status or power, it is about values & multilateralism. There has never been a period in history where values based leadership was so important. A leadership that is just, creating a sense of power for those who must lead.

MerrionStreet.ie

@merrionstreet

4 years

Ireland is campaigning for a seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2021-22 term. All 193 countries of the UN will cast their vote on June 17th This short video👇🏻outlines what a vote for Ireland will bring to the Council 🇮🇪🇺🇳 #IrelandUNSC #GlobalIreland

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Mark Mellett

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4 years

I spoke earlier to each #SOF @defenceforces soldier injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded near their armoured car in Mali. They are well. Proud of their stoic attitude, loyalty, dedication & commitment which is in the best traditions of #ÓglaighnahÉireann.

Mark Mellett

@mark_mellett

4 years

In the context of @UNPeacekeeping missions such as @UN_MINUSMA @defenceforces conducts intensive pre-deployment training. Our personnel prepare for incidents like this. We work closely with @UN partners. In this case we are grateful for support from 🇩🇪 colleagues @bundeswehrInfo

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Mark Mellett

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5 years

From Enlisted Rank Apprentice to General Officer Commanding! Congrats to Rory O’Connor on promotion to Brigadier General and GOC @IrishAirCorps . Fantastic achievement & a great example of the tapestry of career opportunities available to all in @defenceforces #StrengthenTheNation

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Mark Mellett

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4 years

Pleased to accompany Minister for Defence Simon Coveney as he visited @naval_service on his first official duty @defenceforces . On Haulbowline Island today @simoncoveney commissioned four officers into #ÓglaighnahÉireann.

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Mark Mellett

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3 years

Privileged to accompany President Michael D Higgins at #ÁrasAnUachtaráin as he lead a commemoration ceremony for the 1916 Easter Rising 105th anniversary. Maj Gen Seán Clancy accompanied An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD, Minister for Defence Simon Coveney TD & Lord Mayor at the GPO

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Mark Mellett

@mark_mellett

5 years

Today 3 yr old Emily Byrne with her friend, @naval_service Petty Officer Diver John Fenton @defenceforces , named LÉ GEORGE BERNARD SHAW. John donated Emily 20% of his liver so she could live. Proud of the many ways #ÓglaighnahÉireann men & women #StrengthenTheNation #Selflessness

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Mark Mellett

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6 years

Fair winds & following seas to LÉJames Joyce departing for the Mediterranean where @defenceforces women & men disrupt the activities of human traffickers & save lives in #OpSophia . The ship will take up duties from LÉ Samuel Beckett @EUNAVFORMED_OHQ @dfatirl #StrengthenTheNation

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Mark Mellett

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6 years

Serving Xmas dinner to some of almost 900 men & women of @defenceforces on duty. At home soldiers sailors & aircrew provide security & services like air medical, bomb disposal, #ready , abroad #OglaighnahEireann bring peace. Thank you families for #service #sacrifice #DFFamily

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Mark Mellett

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4 years

A great day for Mná na hÉireann as Pte Sarah Fitzsimons daughter of Sgt Sandra Murphy completed training with the 57th Two Star platoon in Aiken Bks, Dundalk. Sarah's mam has 25 years @defenceforces service at home & abroad in Lebanon, Kosovo, Uganda & Syria. #CantSeeCantBe

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Mark Mellett

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4 years

Good opportunity this afternoon taking stock with @HSELive CEO @paulreiddublin & Joint Task Force Cdr Brig Gen Brian Cleary. Discussed how @Defenceforces test, trace & transport efforts help protect each other as everyone works together to counter #COVID19 & #StrengthentheNation

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Mark Mellett

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4 years

Another first on promotion to Cdr for Roberta O’Brien. A role model to women, all who serve @defenceforces & who aspire to join #ÓglaighnahÉireann. Roberta’s husband Peadar serves in Brussels with @irishmilrep her sister Gene in #DRC @MONUSCO & her brother Denis at #DFHQ #WPS #BZ

Irish Naval Service

@naval_service

4 years

Congratulations to Commander Roberta O’Brien who has become the highest ranking female in the history of the #IrishNavy . Cdr O’Brien was amongst the 1st females to join the NS in 1995 & the 1st female ship’s Captain, assuming command of LÉ Aisling in 2008 #womeninleadership 🇮🇪

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Mark Mellett

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4 years

Really proud of all serving @DFReserve . Thank you to those who have served, those who are serving today, like in #COVID #OperationFortitude & those who will serve in the weeks & months ahead. “You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give” Winston Churchill

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Mark Mellett

@mark_mellett

6 years

This is Charlie Watson from Swords. Charlie wrote me a lovely letter full of empathy & caring. Charlie wants to help our soldiers make safe & secure environments for people in dangerous places. Today Charlie helped Minister Paul Kehoe review our troops before heading to Syria.

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Mark Mellett

@mark_mellett

4 years

It’s a privilege for me to serve with people like Sgt Mick Burke #Tipperary . Mick, who is 6’ 6” & best known to his friends as “Tiny” will soon retire after 42 yrs @defenceforces . Thank you Mick for your loyalty dedication & commitment to #ÓglaighnahÉireann #StrengthenTheNation

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Mark Mellett

@mark_mellett

4 years

Today’s last order of business at the General Staff, General/Flag Officer Commanding & Directors Conference online was to say farewell to Brig Gen Paddy Flynn, preparing to retire after 43 yrs loyal & exemplary service @defenceforces always supported by Maria #StrengthentheNation

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Mark Mellett

@mark_mellett

4 years

“There's this misconception that the Navy is a cruise ship, & you get to go out & sail, & every now & then, you have to swab the deck. But, no, it is a very impressive group of young people that live at sea, in this place that's very uncomfortable. They exude a pride..” Tom Hanks

Irish Naval Service

@naval_service

4 years

View from the office onboard LÉ #SamuelBeckett #P61 🇮🇪

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Mark Mellett

@mark_mellett

4 years

On St Patrick’s day many soldiers sailors & aircrew are on duty abroad most @UNPeacekeeping . I have contacted commanders in Lebanon & Syria. My thoughts are with you & your families, unsung heroes who at this challenging time make a great sacrifice for Ireland 🇮🇪 & @defenceforces

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Mark Mellett

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5 years

#Proud with our women, men #ÓglaighnahÉireann leadership, friends & families to support our own & all #LGBTQI communities & networks @dublinpride . #diversity #inclusion are fundamental to @defenceforces values & #StrengthenTheNation #Pride #PrideMarch #PrideMonth2019 #PrideDublin

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Mark Mellett

@mark_mellett

5 years

Great achievement by Capt Deirdre Newell swimming the English Channel, great ambassador for @defenceforces women and men, great example of #WomeninLeadership #CantSeeCantBe #rolemodel

Leo Varadkar

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5 years

Congratulatuions to Deirdre Newell, Army Captain from Galway who just successfully swam the English Channel. Amazing feat of physical fitness and resolve

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Mark Mellett

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4 years

Visiting @defenceforces Joint Task Force Minister for Defence @simoncoveney was briefed on our efforts to support @HSELive battling #COVID19 . Always proud of the service of our women & men protecting the most vulnerable wherever they deploy #ÓglaighnahÉireann #strengthenthenation

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Mark Mellett

@mark_mellett

6 years

. @defenceforces proud to commemorate the 102nd Anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising at the #GPO today. @PresidentIRL laid a wreath to remember those who died #EasterRising #1916 #ÓglaighnahÉireann #StrengtheningOurNation by Inspiring Pride & Leading Excellence #TriService

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Mark Mellett

@mark_mellett

4 years

Proud of the efforts of @defenceforces soldiers, sailors, airwomen & airmen for their loyalty dedication & commitment as we fight #COVID19 . Pleased to visit LE G.B. Shaw & @AmbulanceNAS with Min Paul Kehoe & later to visit @MckeeCamp Joint Task Force Cdr, Gen Cleary & SG M Quinn.

Port of Galway

@portofgalway

4 years

Infographic @portofgalway for Covid-19 testing with @defenceforces @HSELive @DF_COS #AllInThisTogether 🇮🇹🇪🇸🇪🇺🇮🇪

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Mark Mellett

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5 years

Every year over a thousand @defenceforces men & women travel to some of the world’s most hostile spots. They can only do so because of support from loved ones, thank you. “Every traveler has a home of his own, and he learns to appreciate it the more from his wandering”. C Dickens

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Mark Mellett

@mark_mellett

4 years

For decades drums draped with military colours were used in place of an altar to replicate @defenceforces periods of reflection. Privileged to gather with the women & men of 116 Inf Bn as they prepare to deploy @UNIFIL_ South Lebanon 🇱🇧. Am so proud of our @UNPeacekeeping troops.

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Mark Mellett

@mark_mellett

3 years

Today on the centenary of the truce, President Higgins lead the National Day of Commemoration in Collins Bks honouring Irish men & women who died in past wars & on UN service. 87 @defenceforces soldiers have died in the cause of peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha dílse.

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Mark Mellett

@mark_mellett

5 years

Proud of our women & men in Lebanon @UNIFIL . Thanking @defenceforces for their service, @PresidentIRL said one of the strongest representations made to him relates to our peacekeepers & Irelands legacy @Unpeacekeeping . It encapsulates everything that is good about us as a nation.

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Mark Mellett

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6 years

In a world where violence forces thousands of families to flee for their lives each day, on World Refugee Day, 645 @defenceforces women & men are deployed in 13 missions in 13 countries & on one sea endeavouring to facilitate safe & secure environments @UN @Refugees #WithRefugees

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