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20,000 people pledge homes for Ukrainian refugees

Of those, 4,000 have registered fully vacant homes.

Mar 21, 2022 09:46

LISTEN: Hundreds turn out for special event to mark Custume Barracks centenary

The event was well attended in Athlone town centre this morning.

Feb 28, 2022 13:26

Tributes paid to veterans of Longford's Connolly Barracks

The barracks marked a century of ownership by the Irish State this week.

Feb 18, 2022 13:17

Custume Barracks obvious choice for new Army Headquarters - Defence Analyst

It comes following the publishing of a new report today.

Feb 9, 2022 17:39

Ireland needs to treble military spending according to new report

The review proposes Ireland increase it's military spending to 3 billion euro annually.

Feb 9, 2022 08:25

Longford County Council spend close to €55,000 on Connolly Barracks upkeep

The site is now often used as a community space.

Dec 28, 2021 08:01

Just over €3,000 spent on Roscommon Defence Forces base this year

The Roscommon training area is used by soldiers every year, especially for shooting practice.

Oct 29, 2021 11:14

Local TD says Defence Forces needs to apologise to women affected by sexual abuse

Four former female members claimed they suffered various sexual abuses in a radio documentary aired over the weekend.

Sep 13, 2021 13:16

Irish Army Rangers arrive in Afghanistan

There are still a number of stages left in the evacuation of Irish passport and visa holders from the country.

Aug 25, 2021 08:20

Irish special forces deploy to Afghanistan to aid evacuation of Irish citizens

Irish Citizens still in the country are reporting significant difficulties in safely travelling to Kabul airport.

Aug 24, 2021 08:01

Investigation underway into alleged rape of Defence Forces member

The incident is understood to have taken place place at a Dublin hotel this week

Jul 28, 2021 08:30

Review group recommends only one medal for Jadotville soldiers

Veterans and their families are expressing deep disappointment at today's report

Jul 15, 2021 17:29

Sligo Leitrim TD slams handling of Defence Forces recruitment campaign

A Sligo-Leitrim TD is criticising the Department of Defence over what he calls a major failure in its handling of a recruitment drive for

Feb 19, 2021 14:10

Staffing issues in the Athlone Emergency Air Ambulance service have been resolved

Staffing issues that led to the "standing down" of the Defence Force piloted Emergency Air Ambulance service in Athlone early this year have been fully

Dec 30, 2020 11:43

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