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    3 hours ago

    An Cosantóir July/August issue is out 1st July. Priced €3 for print or €1 online

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  2. 4 hours ago

    Final Placings: International Category 1. Army Ranger Wing (ARW) 2. ARW 3. 2 Rifles 🇬🇧 National Category 1. ARW 2. 27 Inf Bn 3. 28 Inf Bn Best International Sniper & Spotter: Army Ranger Wing Best National Sniper: Cpl Mark Fitzpatrick, 27 Inf Bn Best Spotter: ARW

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  3. 4 hours ago

    3rd International Marksmanship Skills Competition was run in the Glen of Imaal Training Area this week. 14 national and international sniper teams competed over 4 days in a number trials 🇮🇪🇬🇧🇺🇸 Full album here:

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    Jun 27

    The work of our veterans associations is nothing short of exemplary. They have made an outstanding contribution to our state. Today we celebrated the tenth O.N.E annual Fushsia Fundraising Appeal at the national memorial to . Please support this cause.

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    Jun 27

    Our spotted a potentially serious situation and acted accordingly. Shows the potential dangers of the warm weather. Important to follow all advice available. WATCH: Air Corps tackle blazing gorse fire

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    Jun 27

    Honored to address military and police advisors recalling 60 proud years of Irish UN peacekeeping And hosted at the “Fighting Irish” 69th Regiment with proud Irish roots ☘️☘️🇮🇪GBN

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    Jun 27

    Pearse Street Roads Policing test out their new patrol car and speed gun courtesy of our friends in the Óglaigh na hÉireann. Gardaí and at the launch of the Organisation of National ex-Service

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    Jun 27

    This year’s launched today at the Monument in Merrion Square. This very worthy cause is designed to assist former members of the who have fallen on difficult times they

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  9. Jun 27

    This year's Fuchsia Appeal, run annually to raise funds for the ONE to provide assistance to ex-service personnel in need, will be launched at midday today at the Defence Forces Monument, Merrion Square. Donations can be made at the following link:

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    Jun 24

    This video makes me incredibly proud of . I'm especially proud of my neighbours , friends, uncle, cousin's and grandfather who have served with them both here and on UN peacekeeping operations overseas

    Ceremony to mark 60 years of Irish participation in UN peacekeeping missions taking place in Dublin today
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    Jun 24

    “Since 1958, members of have stood guard or patrolled a zone of separation, in the world’s most volatile places. This is a unique record and one of which the Defence Forces and the Irish people can be very proud.” Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/

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  12. Jun 24

    Check out the attached link to a video commemorating Ireland's 60th Anniversary of Peacekeeping

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  13. Jun 24

    Awaiting the arrival of An tUachtarain Michael D Higgins at Ireland's 60th Anniversary of Peacekeeping Ceremony at Dublin Castle.

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  14. Jun 24

    Coverage of Ireland's 60th Anniversary of Peacekeeping Ceremony at Dublin Castle can be found at the following link: Note: coverage due to start at 1200hrs.

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    Jun 22

    Excellent discussions on Peacekeeping partnerships as means to strengthen and bring coherence to UN peacekeeping to which Ireland has proudly contributed in unbroken service for over 60 years. GBN

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    Jun 22

    A proud day for 56th Naval Cadet Class members presented with their Commissions from An tÚachtaran by Minister Paul Kehoe. Class member Ensign Cáit McKeown’s grandfather, WO ‘Paddles’ McKeown was one of the first Naval personnel I met when joining 42 yrs ago.

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  17. Jun 22

    Congratulations to the newly commissioned officers of the 56th Naval Cadet Class!

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    Jun 22

    On the longest day of the year, welcomed a diverse cross section of Irish and International and Diplomats to . 2 Cavalry Sqn demonstrated our

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    Jun 21

    This is LE George Bernard Shaw, our latest addition to our naval service. It is now 97 per cent complete and will be delivered later this year. I was delighted to visit her at Babcock shipyard in Appledore. Investment in our is a priority of this Government.

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  20. Jun 21

    A State ceremony for the 60th Anniversary of participation by Ireland in UN Peacekeeping Ops will be held in Dublin Castle this Sun 24 June 2018 at 1200 noon 🇮🇪🇺🇳 Please arrive by 1130am as space is limited. All Welcome

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