News - Defence Forces
An independent commission on the future of the Defence forces is being set up
It's hoped that discussions around the re-instatement of the western fourth brigade at Custume barracks will be included in a new Defence Forces
Dec 19, 2020 14:10
General Brian Cleary from Westmeath has been appointed as General Officer Commander
Athlone native Brigadier General Brian Cleary has been appointed as General Officer Commanding 1 Brigade based in Collins Barracks, Cork City. It follows his recent
Nov 8, 2020 13:20
No reduction in air ambulance service due to Covid-19 restrictions
The Defence Forces says there has been no reduction in the air ambulance service as a result of Covid-19 restrictions. Concerns had been raised
Oct 6, 2020 11:07
Defence Forces assist Leitrim Gardai in searches connected to Patrick Heeran murder investigation
Members of the Defence forces assisted Gardai in a search of lands and waterways in Leitrim this week as part of the investigation into the
Jul 30, 2020 13:58Shannonside Newsletter
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