RTÉ broadcaster Bryan Dobson retires today after 37 years in the newsroom rte.ie/news/ireland/2…

Finally after 33 years I have retired from the Prison Service.

A 6 marker question to start the day : name the movie filmed in this midlands town ? And there’s a clue at the very end of this video #MulloolyForEurope24

Well done Pte Nicole Carroll CMU Irish Defence Forces Medical Corps an oustanding achievement, your commitment to all that you do and devotion to duty epitomises the very best of our #DFValues . congrats also to Sgt Mick Barry CMU for making the nomination.Óglaigh na hÉireann DF_Sgt_Major DF Deputy Chief of Staff (Support)

Common Sense

Why wouldn’t we strengthen our sovereignty & remove foreign approval from our own decision making ability?

The Triple Lock is NOT normal.
No other nations has this restriction.
We should never have had this in the first place.

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Jumelage avec #Portarlington .

Très heureux d’accueillir la délégation de nos amis irlandais !

Beau programme à suivre.

Way clear for Diageo to build new €200m Newbridge brewery.

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For anyone still interested in #Triple -Lock, I explained the context around this to euronews already months ago in late 2023. euronews.com/2023/11/24/iri…

Delighted to accompany DF_COS to 124 Inf Bn Ministerial Review.

Great to see brief given to families prior to review & following the blessing of the colours! 

Best wishes to all pers #deploying in the coming weeks, particularly the 120 on their 1st #Mission . #BeMore ☘️🇮🇪☘️

Defence Forces confirms death of Irish Air Corp (30) after being found unresponsive at Baldonnel buff.ly/3Qrlfe2

L.E. Aoibhinn's crew continue to prepare the ship for operational capability. The ship's capabilities will be tested and armament installed. L.E. George Bernard Shaw facilitated the throwing of the dart ceremony, upholding maritime tradition & returning to operations at sea.

A U.S. Defense Official revealed today that the Cost of the U.S. Army’s Joint Logistics Over-The-Shore (JLOTS) Temporary-Floating Dock off the Coast of the Gaza Strip has already risen well past $320 Million, with over 1,000 Soldiers and Sailors said to be involved in the…

UNDOF WITHDRAWAL Part 1

The withdrawal from an overseas mission is a great undertaking, in particular for the logistical teams involved in returning all kit and equipment from the overseas mission to Ireland. Well done to all the teams involved in the repatriation of our assets…

Security Council veto to be removed for Defence Forces deployment.
A welcome move. A decision taken by the government ratified by the Dail should suffice. Why give foreign governments a say in when and where we decide to deploy Óglaigh na hÉireann

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No one wants Russia.

#OnThisDay 1916 Pearse unconditionally surrendered to General Lowe. Elizabeth O'Farrell (whose boots can be just seen to Pearse's right) carried the surrender order to Lowe & then the other Volunteer positions. This effectively ends the Easter Rising in Dublin.
#Ireland #History

🚨DEFENCE AMENDMENT BILL🚨

At the Houses of the Oireachtas - Tithe an Oireachtais Defence Committee, Deputy Cathal Berry TD spoke about the importance of #Consultation , strong #Representation , #FreedomofExpression and the dangers of a #CultureofSilence within Óglaigh na hÉireann and Department of Defence.

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No drone flying in Emo Thursday and Friday as ESERO Ireland launch a rocket!

We should never take democracy for granted.

Use your vote. Or others will decide for you.

#UseYourVote #EUelections2024