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11 months

The Irish Naval Service offers you a chance to BE MORE. A career that offers leadership, comradeship, mentorship and a chance to be a key member of our ship's crew. The Irish Naval Service career opportunities are open for online applications now on

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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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It is with deep regret that the Navy can confirm that our colleague and friend L/S Conor Kiely passed today onboard LÉ Róisín after being found in an unresponsive state by his crewmates.The Navy would like to express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of L/S Kiely

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LÉ EITHNE ( #P31 ) alongside Cork #ShineYourLight #StaySafe #WeAreAllInThisTogether @defenceforces #StrengthenTheNation 🇮🇪

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

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LÉ #JamesJoyce #P62 arrives in #London this morning, berthing alongside HMS Belfast on a courtesy visit in conjunction with @dfatirl , ahead of #StPatricksDay celebrations with @IrelandEmbGB .

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It is with tremendous sadness that we laid our dear friend and colleague, LS Conor Kiely, to rest today. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult and sad time. Conor, we wish you fair winds and following seas. Rest easy, Shipmate. We have the watch.

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LÉ #SamuelBeckett #P61 alongside Dublin where @defenceforces personnel from @7_Inf_Bn , @DF_Engineers & @naval_service are helping to establish a test centre as part of #Óglaighnahéireann’s efforts to generate more capacity to help @HSELive fight #COVID19 . #StrengthenTheNation 🇮🇪

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Congratulations to the members of the 3rd Combined #Diving Course who successfully completed 11 weeks of intense #training earlier today. Having received their initial qualification, the 3 new #military #divers will now undergo a further 5 week mixed gas course. Bravo Zulu 🇮🇪

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Context of the challenging & complex environment that LÉ #GEORGEBERNARDSHAW #P64 & partners in @IrishCoastGuard & @CastletownRNLI were operating over the last 48h. #Coremariner skills honed through #CPD & #training exercises on a regular basis for interoperability when needed 🇮🇪

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Humbled by the fantastic sendoff from the emergency services @AmbulanceNAS @gardainfo @DubFireBrigade and @DublinPortCo for LÉ WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS #P63 today. We are #Proud to have supported the effort to combat #COVID19 #WeAreInThisTogether 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

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There was no trick-or-treating for the crew of the LÉ Róisín today but there was some scary weather 🎃 Happy Halloween from all on the LÉ Róisín and from all the Irish Naval Service. The Navy is recruiting. To #joinourteam go to

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Today we said a sad goodbye to LE Eithne as the HPV departed the Naval Base for the final time. Built in Verolme in 1984, L.E. Eithne served Ireland for 38 years on missions at home and abroad prior to decommissioning as flagship. #navalservice #navy #bemore #oglaighnaheireann

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When needs must; LÉ GEORGE BERNARD SHAW drives through a force 8 gale earlier today after a child was swept out to sea on an inflatable boat in #Smerwick Harbour. Lucky they were able to make their way ashore & #P64 was stood down along with @IrishCoastGuard R115 & @FenitRnli 🇮🇪

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L.E.SAMUEL BECKETT #P61 transited the Straits of Gibraltar this afternoon en route to Lebanon 🇱🇧 on her resupply deployment for 🇺🇳 #UNIFIL and #UNDOF Nice shot of the Rock of Gibraltar visible through the haze. 🇮🇪⚓

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At midday today the fleet sounded their horns as part of #HeroesAtSeaShoutout , a global salute to #seafarers who continue their efforts to transport food, fuel, goods & vital medical supplies during the #Covid19 emergency. @defenceforces #InThisTogether 🇮🇪

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Winter is Coming.... LÉ George Bernard Shaw #P64 on patrol. 🇮🇪

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As Ireland awakes to a new day the crew of LÉ George Bernard Shaw #P64 raises the Flag 🇮🇪and will continue to serve the people of Ireland during this crisis as part of the national effort to fight #COVID19 #StayAtHome

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Congratulations to CPO Patricia O’Sullivan who has become the first women in the history of the Naval Service to achieve the rank of Chief Petty Officer (CPO). Trish is pictured here receiving her new rank marking from her brother Donal. Bravo Zulu! 🇮🇪 #womeninleadership

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From everyone in the @naval_service our thoughts and prayers are with our @defenceforces Peacekeepers in Lebanon, their friends, family and colleagues. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha

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LÉ William Butler #Yeats ( #P63 ) currently alongside @portofgalway where earlier today @defenceforces personnel from @AnOic An Chéad Chathlann Coisithe, Ordnance Corps, @DF_Engineers & @naval_service constructed tents to generate more capacity to help @HSELive fight #COVID ー19 🇮🇪

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Batten down the hatches! With all heavy weather checks complete, LÉ #JamesJoyce braces for #stormjorge . #P62 on patrol & ready to respond. @defenceforces 🇮🇪

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LÉ JAMES JOYCE 🇮🇪⚓ carrying out an inspection of a Russian 🇷🇺 flagged fishing vessel 280NM off the West Coast of Ireland. The vessel was 100m in length with a freeboard of 15m. That's a 15m weighted climb for the boarding party 🪜 up & down a moving platform 🌊 #navy #MDSO

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How do you ship a ship?? By using a ship shipping ship 🚢 The IPVs are getting ready to start their journey home 🇮🇪⚓ #navy #IPV #capdev

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On Friday LÉ EITHNE deployed to @PortofCork . Many thanks to all our Naval Dockyard staff & #P31 ’s crew, included members of @dfreserve (Cork & Dublin #NSR ) who are continuing to work tirelessly to ensure the Flagship will be ready when needed to help @HSELive fight #COVID19 . 🇮🇪

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On 14 March 2017, our @IrishCoastGuard colleagues onboard #R116 did not return from an Op off the West Coast to help others. The #IrishNavy remembers & we send our thoughts to the families, friends & Colleagues of Paul Ormsby, Mark Duffy, Dara Fitzpatrick and Ciarán Smith, RIP.

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Ireland's Naval Service marks its 75th anniversary - BBC News

Ireland's Naval Service marks its 75th anniversary

BBC News NI talks to Irish Navy personnel as the service marks its 75th anniversary.

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Earlier this week @Corkcoco opened the #Haulbowline Island Amenity Park (currently limited to those living within 5km). This fantastic new attraction for Cork Harbour is right next door to the home of the #IrishNavy 🇮🇪

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“I can think of no other edifice constructed by man as altruistic as a lighthouse. They were built only to serve” - George Bernard #Shaw #P64 conducting Maritime Defense & Security Ops yesterday near Fastnet Lighthouse (An Charraig Aonair or 'the lonely rock') off the Cork Coast

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“I'd love to see @GordonRamsay fry an egg in a force 10 gale and then fire a machine gun up on deck” - Petty Officer (Cook) Aileen Hanna onboard LÉ George Bernard Shaw ( #P64 ). @defenceforces 🇮🇪

'I'd love to see Gordon Ramsay fry an egg in a force-10 gale and then fire a machine gun up on...

Aileen Hanna discusses being the first female chef of the Navy, working on board Le George Bernard Shaw and being trained to use a machine gun.

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5 years ago, our @IrishCoastGuard colleagues in SAR onboard #rescue116 did not return from an operation off the West Coast. The #IrishNavy remembers them & we send our thoughts to the families, friends & colleagues of Paul Ormsby, Mark Duffy, Dara Fitzpatrick & Ciarán Smith, RIP.

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Welcome aboard to the 7 members of the 60th Naval Cadet Class as they embark upon their careers as members of @defenceforces Fair winds and following seas Shipmates 🇮🇪⚓️

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76mm Engage! LÉ George Bernard Shaw #P64 exercising her Primary Armament earlier today! #MondayMotivation @defenceforces 🇮🇪

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L.É. #SAMUELBECKETT #P61 entering the iconic #NewYork Harbour last week.

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As part of the ongoing regeneration of the Naval Service Reserve (NSR), a contract has been awarded to an Irish firm for the construction of up to four Motor Launches (MLs). The 14m, twin engine MLs will be deployed to each of the NSR units (Dublin, Waterford, Limerick & Cork)...

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"When the first Irish battleship is seen breasting the waves with our own flag to the fore” - #JamesJoyce , #Ulysses LÉ JAMES JOYCE #P62 will be helping to launch #bloomsday2021 celebrations tomorrow @JoyceTower . @JJ_Gazette @BloomsdayDublin @defenceforces 🇮🇪 @bloomsdayfest ☘️

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Yesterday LÉ George Bernard Shaw #P64 completed 2 days of exercises with @RoyalNavy @hms_tyne . Mainly conducting manoeuvring, comms, RAS & ship handling serials, this was a great opportunity to enhance interoperability & train our sailors🇮🇪🇬🇧. VMT to P281's crew @UKDefenceDublin

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Yesterday LÉ #JamesJoyce #P62 conducted a routine training exercise with @IrishCoastGuard Helicopter Rescue-117. @defenceforces 🇮🇪

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LÉ William Butler Yeats ( #P63 ) departing the Basin at Haulbowline Naval Base last week to commence a #Maritime #Defense and #Security Operation (MDSO) patrol of Ireland's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). @defenceforces 🇮🇪

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Defending Ireland’s maritime interests surrounded by some of the most stunning scenery in the world, that inspired great #Celtic myths & legends. LÉ William Butler Yeats #P63 #notbored patrolling the #Mayo & #Sligo coasts

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Close up of P71 🇮🇪⚓ on conclusion of her Sea Acceptance Trials (SATs) in New Zealand 🇳🇿 this week ✅ #navy #IPV #SATS #traveltheworld

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On the 01st of September 1946 it was decided that the Marine Service should become a permanent component of the @defenceforces , thus was born the modern day Irish Naval Service. Here’s to 72 years #strengthenthenation #joinourteam

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Welcomed alongside by a Lone Piper, Christy O’Brien #IUNVA , LÉ Niamh arrived in #Dublin yesterday & took over from LÉ George Bernard Shaw #P64 #P52 is now helping to run a test centre as part of #Óglaighnahéireann’s efforts to assist @HSELive fight #COVID19 🇮🇪 #WereInThisTogether

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Today is the National Day of Commemoration where the @defenceforces and @naval_service remember all those Irish men and women who have died in past wars or in the service of Peace with the UN 🇮🇪🇺🇳

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#Sunrise this morning onboard LÉ George Bernard Shaw ( #P64 ). #FridayFeeling 🇮🇪

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Greetings on #Bloomsday from the crew of LÉ JAMES JOYCE #P62 ! “...And will again, says he, when the first Irish battleship is seen breasting the waves with our own flag to the fore...” - #JamesJoyce , #Ulysses

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“...and will again, says he, when the first Irish battleship is seen breasting the waves with our own flag to the fore...” - #JamesJoyce , #Ulysses Happy #Bloomsday from the crew of LÉ JAMES JOYCE #P62 ! #Bloomsday2020 @defenceforces 🇮🇪

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Built in 1999, LÉ RÓISÍN is currently undergoing a Life Extension Program. Earlier this week #P51 returned to #Haulbowline Naval Base where dockyard personnel, naval & civilian have commenced the next phase of the project to refit & modernise the ship. #StrengthenTheNation 🇮🇪

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LÉ GEORGE BERNARD SHAW 🇮🇪⚓ detained a German registered fishing vessel operating in the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone. The detention was in relation to alleged breaches of fishing regulations. This is the second fishing vessel detained by the Naval Service in 2023 🇮🇪🇪🇺

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Today is a very important and proud day for the members of the 58th #Cadet Class who will be commissioned this afternoon at a ceremony in #Haulbowline Naval Base. This represents the successful completion of two years intensive #military and #nautical training. Bravo Zulu 🇮🇪

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“Hands to Swimming Stations!” #DayoftheSeafarer 🇮🇪

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Today L.E. SAMUEL BECKETT #P61 departed the Naval Base to undertake a resupply mission to Lebanon 🇱🇧 carrying mission critical stores to DF Units serving with #UNIFIL and #UNDOF The ship will return stores to Ireland from those mission areas, concluding a 24 day voyage. 🇮🇪⚓

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All hands brace for another #irishsummer ! A short video from LÉ George Bernard Shaw this morning. #P64 is currently deployed conducting Maritime Defence & Security Operations (MDSO). @defenceforces 🇮🇪

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Requested by the @IrishCoastGuard , LÉ EITHNE was tasked to sink a Navigation Hazard off the South Coast; semi-submerged, this steel barge could have caused significant damage to a vessel. #P31 keeping #Ireland ’s seas safe & open for business. #StrengthenTheNation #JoinOurTeam

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MV MATTHEW was detained as part of a JTF on Narcotics Interdiction operation, comprising of the Navy, @gardainfo & @RevenueIE . This multiagency interdiction was conducted with close coordination & cooperation of @IrishAirCorps assets & Ireland's SOF #ARW .

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A long time ago on a patrol far far away..... #P61 #MayThe4thBeWithYou

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Making it look easy, the crew of LÉ WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS #P63 complete a 4 week home water patrol this evening by berthing the ship alongside Haulbowline Naval Base #MondayMotivation

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Earlier today the crew of LÉ EITHNE spotted a River Lee swimmer in distress. Executing a well practiced drill, #P31 deployed a standby rescue boat & arrived just as the swimmers strength gave out. The lucky individual was placed safely ashore where they were interviewed by Gardaí

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#IrishNavy working with the Joint Task Force (JTF) with An Garda Síochána & Revenue Customs Service and @MAOC (N) in Lisbon, provided INTEL which enabled Spanish Authorities in the Maritime Interdiction of €250 Million of illegal Narcotics destined for European Markets 🇮🇪 🇪🇸 🇪🇺

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Earlier this evening LÉ #R ÓISÍN #P51 detained a Spanish registered fishing vessel approximately 95 miles south of Mizen Head. The detention was in relation to alleged breaches of fishing regulations. This is the fifth vessel detained by the Naval Service in 2021 🇮🇪🇪🇺

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Congratulations to the 27 members of Recruit Class CIARA who today completed 23 weeks of basic military training. They will now commence branch training prior to being posted to the fleet, specialising in #Seamanship / #Gunnery , #Logistics , #Communications or #Engineering 🇮🇪

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Last Friday, Warrant Officer (EA) Tom Luby celebrated his last day in uniform following 43 years & 76 days of loyal & dedicated service to his country. Bravo Zulu 🇮🇪

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#Congratulations to Cdr Ken Minehane on his #promotion to Captain (NS). Captain (NS) Minehane now takes up his next appointment as Officer Commanding Naval Operations Command (OCNOC). Bravo Zulu Sir! 🇮🇪

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Naval Service @dfreserve personnel engaged in RHIB training this morning in #CorkHarbour . Here #NSR students are practicing bringing their boat alongside a moving vessel. This is one of the core #naval skills necessary for maritime boarding operations. #SundayMorningDrive

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Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh ón tSeirbhís Chabhlaigh 🍀🇮🇪⚓ Happy St. Patrick's Day from the Irish Naval Service 🍀🇮🇪⚓ #navy #ceremonial #shamrockparade

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LÉ Niamh #P52 departed the Naval Base yesterday to commence Maritime #defence and #security operations. The Fleet remains operational and will continue to conduct Framework Operations as normal. 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

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This morning’s view from the #OfficeWindow for the bridge crew of LÉ James Joyce #P62 .

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LÉ #JamesJoyce #P62 patrolling the #wildatlanticway 🇮🇪 yesterday as part of routine #Maritime #Defence & #Security Operations.

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LÉ Samuel Beckett departing Malaga 🇪🇸 and commencing the final leg of her journey home 🇮🇪⚓ #navy #bemore #strengthenthenation #seayourfuture

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Mindful of #socialdistancing recruit class Aoife passed out today in a scaled down event. FOCNS told the class that we are in unprecedented times, and each one of the new sailors will assist the NS, @defenceforces and the @hselive in the fight against #COVID19 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

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In April we deployed ships to #Cork , #Galway & #Dublin to support the fight against #COVID19 , whilst continuing framework ops, protecting Ireland’s interests at & from the sea. BZ to our crews for their hard work & thank you for the support of our #NavalFamily 🇮🇪 #InThisTogether

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This afternoon LÉ William Butler Yeats #P63 detained a French registered fishing vessel approximately 25 miles west of Great Blaskett Island. The detention was in relation to alleged breaches of fishing regulations. This is the sixth vessel detained by @naval_service in 2020 🇮🇪🇪🇺

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LÉ WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS 🇮🇪⚓ has detained a French registered fishing vessel operating in the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone. The detention was in relation to alleged breaches of fishing regulations. This is the third fishing vessel detained by the Naval Service in 2023 🇮🇪🇪🇺

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It’s not everyday you get to meet your hero! Best #StPatricksDay ever for the Captain of LÉ James Joyce #P62 who’s crew are marching in London’s parade 🇮🇪☘️

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The keen mariner will know that this a Force 7 to Force 8; “foam is blown in well-marked streaks along the direction of the wind” LÉ Ciara #P42 patrolling in the wake of #StormDennis @defenceforces 🇮🇪

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Changing of the guard!

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Great excitement as the #IrishNavy ’s new uniform arrives! Our ‘NS variant DPM’ will be rolled out in 2021 & we’re looking forward to celebrating our 75th anniversary in style! Specifically engineered for the maritime environment we’ll be showing off its advanced features soon. 🇮🇪

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LÉ SAMUEL BECKETT 🇮🇪⚓ detained a German registered fishing vessel operating in the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone. The detention was in relation to alleged breaches of fishing regulations. This is the fourth fishing vessel detained by the Naval Service in 2023 🇮🇪🇪🇺

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Today we remember Leading Seaman Michael Quinn DSM, his family and friends. #selflessness #courage #leadership

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Remembering all our service personnel who are on duty today & over the holidays, on ships & ashore, putting duty before self 🇮🇪. #HappyChristmas to all our friends, followers & colleagues #NavalFamily 🎄

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Pleased to welcome @ZrMsKarelDman 🇳🇱 ⚓today and thank you to @AdriaanPalm & @COM_NLMARFOR for facilitating a display of capability with representatives from @IRLDeptDefence @IrishAirCorps @defenceforces 🇮🇪 #navy #capability #ourfuture

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Level5 seems to have taken its toll on the hard working crew of the LÉ Samuel Beckett 😂. #P61 recently took some time out of their latest Maritime Defence & Security Operations patrol to help support #Movember and ‘Warren's fight against Hurler Syndrome’.

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Congratulations to the 22 members of Recruit Class Emer who will today completed 23 weeks of basic military training. They will now commence branch training prior to being posted to the fleet, specialising in #Seamanship / #Gunnery , #Logistics , #Communications or #Engineering 🇮🇪

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Second paint job 🖌️🇮🇪⚓ underway in New Zealand 🇳🇿 P72 looking well 👌 #navy #maintenance #ipv

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LÉ #JamesJoyce ( #P62 ) engaged in routine training last night with the @IrishCoastGuard . The #IrishNavy is now recruiting. For more info check out #JoinOurTeam @defenceforces 🇮🇪

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Last night the crew were deeply honoured when the Mayor of Boston signed a proclamation declaring the 6th of October “LÉ #SamuelBeckett Day” in the @CityOfBoston ; recognising #P61 ’s contribution in providing for the defence of Ireland & in successful humanitarian operations 🇮🇪🇺🇸

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Yesterday L.E. SAMUEL BECKETT #P61 berthed in Beiruit 🇱🇧 to offload mission critical stores to 🇺🇳 #UNIFIL and #UNDOF The ship is now in Cyprus 🇨🇾 for a port visit and R&R before the start of the return voyage home. Enjoy the well earned break. 🇮🇪⚓

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Ship shipping ship, carrying P71 & P72 🇮🇪⚓, transiting Cork Harbour this evening after a 35day 10,000 nautical mile voyage from Auckland, New Zealand 🇳🇿. Cargo Operations to follow in the coming days ✅ @defenceforces @IRLDeptDefence @PortofCork @NZNavy #navy #ipv

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Today at Haulbowline Naval Base 30 new recruits of Class Deirdre commenced 18weeks of training designed to develop a physically fit, disciplined & motivated sailor with a core set of naval & military skills. 🇮🇪 The #IrishNavy is now recruiting #JoinOurTeam

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2 months

On 14 March 2017 L.E. Roisin L.E. Eithne and the NS Diving Section joined the emergency search for the crew of Rescue 116. We remember the loss of Dara Fitzpatrick, Mark Duffy, Paul Ormsby and Ciarán Smith, thoughts are with their family, friends and colleagues 7 years on, RIP

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Irish Naval Service

@naval_service

4 years

Today LÉ WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS #P63 will depart Dublin Port ending NS involvement in #COVID19 testing in support of the @HSELive and concluding our continuous presence in Dublin since the 15th of March #wereinthistogether The ship resumes Maritime Defence & Security Ops from today

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Irish Naval Service

@naval_service

3 years

UPDATE: LÉ #GEORGEBERNARDSHAW remains OnSceneCoordinator. @IrishCoastGuard Helos #R117 & #R115 deployed Comms & pump equipment to the Fishing Vessel. @CastletownRNLI have deployed & #P64 have successfully commenced a Tow Op in a challenging environment with multiagency support🇮🇪

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Irish Naval Service

@naval_service

4 years

LÉ Samuel Beckett ( #P61 ) and LÉ George Bernard Shaw ( #P64 ) have been making good use of the recent fine weather; “all gun’s crews, close-up and clear away!” @defenceforces 🇮🇪

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Irish Naval Service

@naval_service

2 years

Hello friend 👋 On a training dive today, our Naval Service Diving Section met a #baskingshark just outside Cork Harbour 🇮🇪 Credit: Diver Mulqueen 👍 @MarineInst @MaREIcentre @uccBEES @SeaShoreNUIG @tomkdoyle @TomMacSweeney @rtenews @VirginMediaNews @TG4TV

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Irish Naval Service

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1 year

Naval Divers 🇮🇪⚓ joined Greek, Romanian, Belgian and US colleagues participating in the @NavyGR Naval Mine Warfare Exercise "ARIADNE 23" in Souda, Crete. These exercises build on & develop NS sub-surface capabilities for home waters 🇮🇪🌊 #navy #navaldiver #navalexercises

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Irish Naval Service

@naval_service

4 years

Bravo Zulu to the six members of the 3rd NS #Reserve Potential #Officers Class who were awarded their commissions yesterday during a ceremony at Haulbowline Naval Base. This represents the successful completion of two years of part-time voluntary #military & #nautical training 🇮🇪

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Irish Naval Service

@naval_service

1 year

New paint job 🇮🇪⚓ underway in New Zealand this morning 🇳🇿 #navy #capability #P70Class #IPV #pennantnumber

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Irish Naval Service

@naval_service

2 years

L.E. SAMUEL BECKETT #P61 continues to make progress towards Lebanon 🇱🇧 on its resupply mission for #UNIFIL and #UNDOF Training must continue however, with plenty of evolutions taking place along the way. A swim too! #firefighting #MIO #PT and #mentalhealth #swimmingstations 🇮🇪⚓

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Irish Naval Service

@naval_service

4 years

LÉ #JamesJoyce alongside Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Dublin. #P62 is currently deployed in support of the HSE in the fight against #Covid19 . #StrengthenTheNation 🇮🇪

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Irish Naval Service

@naval_service

4 years

This evening LÉ William Butler Yeats #P63 detained a French registered fishing vessel approximately 45 miles south west Mizen Head. The detention was in relation to alleged breaches of fishing regulations. This is the twelfth vessel detained by the @naval_service in 2020 🇮🇪🇪🇺

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