News - Defence Forces
Garda Inquiry into 26 claims of abuse in Defence Forces
26 complaints have already been received by Gardaí.
Apr 5, 2023 07:37
Lieutenant General says behavior in Defence Forces review still exists
Lieutenant General Seán Clancy said the abuse and bullying still exists.
Mar 29, 2023 17:53
Local TD welcomes statutory inquiry into Defence Force allegations
The report had been commissioned following a documentary first shown in late 2021
Mar 28, 2023 18:17
Former Roscommon Army officer says Ukraine will benefit from defence forces training
He says we have a well deserved expertise in bomb disposal.
Feb 23, 2023 13:43
Contractors sought for upgrades to Army firing range
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
Tributes paid to long serving defence forces member from Leitrim who has retired
Speaking on the Joe Finnegan Show earlier this week, he shared some memories of his time at Leinster House.
Oct 31, 2022 10:55
Son of killed Defence Forces member calls for more education on the Troubles
Ballinamuck native, Private Patrick Kelly was killed in the line of duty during the rescue of kidnapped supermarket executive, Don Tidey near Ballinamore in 1983.
Oct 13, 2022 13:15
PD FORRA demand action on contracts for current Defence Forces members
The Defence Forces' representative body is holding it's annual conference in Donegal this week.
Oct 5, 2022 13:22
An Open Day is taking place at Custume Barracks in Athlone today
Sep 18, 2022 08:45
Audit of accounts at Custume Barracks finds gym and equipment valued at over €150,000
The audit took place in April of this year and was the first audit of the account.
Sep 9, 2022 09:11
Local troops to begin airport security training this week
40 troops stationed in Athlone are to start their training this week.
Jul 5, 2022 14:00
Athlone Air Ambulance proving vital to rural communities
A special event took place in Dublin today to mark the anniversary with the defence force, crew members and patients in attendance.
Jun 15, 2022 16:40
Local Defence Forces fundraiser shows community spirit among soldiers
Gunners from the unit braved the weather to put on the display in towns across the region.
May 6, 2022 13:27Shannonside Newsletter
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