News - Defence Forces
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 13:27
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 08:01Shannonside Newsletter
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