Director @defenceforces Public Relations Branch. #ÓglaighnahÉireann. 🇮🇪 Carpe Diem!
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Today, the Defence Forces Cavalry Corps Team (Callsign Shamrock 1) took home first place in the Bradley category in the 2026 Sullivan Cup. The Defence Forces Cavalry Corps team competed in the 2026 Sullivan Cup, hosted in Fort Benning, GA, USA. The purpose of the Sullivan Cup is to identify and recognise the most skilled armoured vehicle crews internationally. The competition consisted of gunnery live fire lanes by day and night, vehicle maintenance, crew knowledge, call for fire, AFV recognition, medical lanes and physical fitness challenges.
Our team had a two week window to train up in theatre on the Bradley Fighting Vehicle having never used the platform before. After completing two weeks of training successfully, the competition started on 30 APR 26 and the Cavalry Corps emerged as the winners.
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Mar 27
Huge credit to the @IrishAirCorps for their flawless mission to Beirut. 🇮🇪✈️
Their professionalism in re-supplying our @defenceforces personnel in #UNIFIL highlights the vital importance of joint operations in supporting our peacekeepers
#Army #AirCorps #operationalexcellence
Óglaigh na hÉireann can confirm that an operation took place to transport key Battalion personnel to United Nations Post 2-45 and to return Communications Specialists who had been performing critical maintenance to communication systems and infrastructure.
This was a joint operation in a volatile region, involving Army personnel of the 127th Infantry Battalion who conducted a patrol from UNP 2-45 to Beirut and the Air Corps flight crew of the C295 who performed the strategic air lift from Casement Aerodrome to Beirut.
This operation demonstrates the strategic reach capability of the Air Corps, as well as the capabilities of our Army personnel employing force protection measures to enable operations in a conflict zone.
#Irishdefenceforces #ÓglaighnahÉireann #DefendOurState
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26 Jan 2023
An Tánaiste lays a wreath at the Tibnine monument for all the Irish soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrafice in the service of peace. A special tribute was made to Pte Sean Rooney.
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Great to hear this report @UNPeacekeeping and to see @defenceforces @7_Inf_Bn on overseas operations.
25 Jan 2023
Conflicts, old and new, leave in their trail unexploded devices that pose a threat to the lives of civilians and peacekeepers alike. At @UNDOF I had the chance to see the top notch equipment @defenceforces use to help detect and defuse these objects and protect lives. #A4P
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26 Jan 2023
Tánaiste @MichealMartinTD & @DF_COS visit @irishpolbatt in South Lebanon today 🇱🇧
A poignant ceremony at Tibnine monument to remember Pte Seán Rooney and all Irish soldiers who have lost their lives while serving in Lebanon
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13 Jan 2023
This weekend we remember Seán Rooney as we mark one month since his passing. Our thoughts remain with his family, friends and all who were lucky enough to have known him. Seán a chara, tá tú inár gcroí go deo.
"Peacekeeping is not a job for soldiers, but only soldiers can do it"
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12 Jan 2023
Today, 206 members of Óglaigh na hÉireann were conferred with awards by @SETUIreland. 198 received awards in Leadership, Management and Defence Studies (LMDS) while 8 were awarded Masters Degrees.
Comhghairdeas libh!!
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9 Jan 2023
#MonochromeMonday
#Cavalry #CarpeDiem #óglaighnahéireann #StrengthentheNation #WeAreYou #Army #IrishArmy #BeMore ⬛️🟥🟩
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7 Jan 2023
Best of luck to Capt Elaine Anthony lining out for Leinster 🔵🟡against Connaught 🟢⚪️in the Women's Inter-provincial later today in Energia Park.🏉 #BeMore
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Do you want to join the lads from 121 UNIFIL in Lebanon in making a difference? We are raising money in aid of Rainbows Ireland Child & Youth Grief & Loss Support CLG and every donation will help. Thank you in advance for your contribution gofundme.com/f/the-sean-roon…
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5 Jan 2023
Pulling for Creeslough
Let's help & support our #DefenceForces personnel with the 66th Infantry Group UNDOF on the Golan Heights.
Who are #fundraising for the #Creeslough Community
#Donate Here: gofundme.com/f/Pulling-for-c…
#IrishArmy #UN #Peacekeepers #UNDOF #Fundraiser
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6 Jan 2023
Attention serving members! Your internal comms platform is launching soon - your one stop for all information at the touch of a button.
Follow this link below for more info military.ie/!FM65RP
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23 Dec 2022
@DF_COS Lt Gen Seán Clancy has delivered his Christmas message to the men and women of Óglaigh na hÉireann, paying special tribute to Private Seán Rooney, Trooper Shane Kearney and the other member of their convoy.
Nollaig shona daoibh go léir!🎄
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22 Dec 2022
Members of 121 Inf Bn UNIFIL gathered together this morning to share in the funeral service of Pte Seán Rooney. Our deepest condolences go to Seán's family especially to his mother Natasha, whose brave words have inspired us to continue our mission in Seán's memory
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19 Dec 2022
Óglaigh na hÉireann has opened an online book of condolence for Private Seán Rooney, to allow those wishing to express their sympathies to his family to do so.
It can be found at the following link; military.ie/!CI1TH6
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19 Dec 2022
The Defence Forces is a tightly knit family drawn even closer together in the last few days and strengthened by the outpouring of grief from the wider public. It includes our families, friends and veterans.
Sean, your duty is done a chara
19 Dec 2022
A poignant moment as a retired member of the defence forces,who had waited patiently, walks to the roadside to salute his fallen comrade. He respectfully straightens his blue beret and green jacket before giving Private Séan Rooney his salute. #seanrooney #UNIFIL
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18 Dec 2022
Private Seán Rooney is now on the way home.
Your duty is done a chara, you have earned your rest.
18 Dec 2022
With the @UNIFIL_ flag removed,
the body of Private Seán Rooney is carried by his comrades to the @defenceforces plane which will repatriate him from Lebanon to Ireland @rtenews
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15 Dec 2022
It is with deep regret that Óglaigh na hÉireann can confirm the death of one of our peacekeepers in a serious incident in Lebanon last night.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
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15 Dec 2022
Óglaigh na hÉireann can confirm the name of the the soldier killed on active service whilst serving in UNIFIL this morning.
869674 Private Seán Rooney, a member of the 27 Infantry Battalion and a native of Newtwoncunningham, Co Donegal.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
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14 Dec 2022
If you missed @DF_COS Lt Gen Seán Clancy on the @RyanTubridyShow this morning on @RTERadio1 make sure to catch it below!!!
rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22…
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