News - Custume Barracks

Tánaiste says he's 'proud' of Defence Forces' role in Lebanon

Members of the 127th Infantry Battalion were reviewed by Tánaiste Simon Harris at Custume Barracks in Athlone today.

Oct 31, 2025 13:32

The aircraft and crew were originally due back in Athlone at the end of January but their stay in Dublin was extended due to a delay in the works.

Mar 19, 2025 17:46

The lead unit is the 6th infantry battalion from Custume Barracks in Athlone.

Sep 18, 2023 09:20

Tenders have opened to complete works to the range including the construction of new stop butts and the removal of the infrastructure.

Feb 8, 2023 13:12

The Sixth Infantry Battalion based in Custume Barracks in Athlone is today celebrating its centenary.

Jan 24, 2023 13:22

To mark the centenary the battalion will conduct a formal parade in Custume Barracks, Athlone on 24th January at 11:30am.

Jan 12, 2023 13:08

The unveiling took place at 3pm inCustume Barracks today

Dec 9, 2022 17:40

The Defence Forces' representative body is holding it's annual conference in Donegal this week.

Oct 5, 2022 13:22

Sep 18, 2022 08:45

The audit took place in April of this year and was the first audit of the account.

Sep 9, 2022 09:11

The new graduates are from a variety of countries.

Jul 15, 2022 07:56

40 troops stationed in Athlone are to start their training this week.

Jul 5, 2022 14:00

He was seriously injured in an incident in 2019.

Jun 16, 2022 09:52

Thousands of people have been helped by the special helicopter based in Athlone.

Jun 15, 2022 08:22

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