News - Defence Forces
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 10:10Son 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 13:10PD 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 13:10Audit 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 09:09Local troops to begin airport security training this week
40 troops stationed in Athlone are to start their training this week.
Jul 5, 2022 14:07Athlone 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 16:06Local 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 13:0520,000 people pledge homes for Ukrainian refugees
Of those, 4,000 have registered fully vacant homes.
Mar 21, 2022 09:03LISTEN: 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 13:02Shannonside Newsletter
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