DF Public Relations Director #BeMore

Director @defenceforces Public Relations Branch. #ÓglaighnahÉireann. 🇮🇪 Carpe Diem!

[Óglaigh na hÉireann @defenceforces]

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.

[J. Whittaker @Rushveala]

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

[128 Infantry Battalion UNIFIL @irishpolbatt]

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.

[GOC 2 Bde @2BdeGoc]

Great to hear this report @UNPeacekeeping and to see @defenceforces @7_Inf_Bn on overseas operations.

[Óglaigh na hÉireann @defenceforces]

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

[Óglaigh na hÉireann @defenceforces]

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"

[Óglaigh na hÉireann @defenceforces]

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!!

[Defence Forces Cavalry Corps @DFCavalryCorps]

#MonochromeMonday

#Cavalry #CarpeDiem #óglaighnahéireann #StrengthentheNation #WeAreYou #Army #IrishArmy #BeMore ⬛️🟥🟩

[DF Public Relations Director #BeMore @DFPRB]

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

[Irish United Nations Veterans Association @NationsIrish]

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 https://t.co/wrTKvXpmQo

[Wayne Fitzgerald @kforfitz_Wayne]

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: https://t.co/cnM6Sbx8He

#IrishArmy #UN #Peacekeepers #UNDOF #Fundraiser

[Óglaigh na hÉireann @defenceforces]

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 https://t.co/3hX6ioqbn9

[Óglaigh na hÉireann @defenceforces]

@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!🎄

[128 Infantry Battalion UNIFIL @irishpolbatt]

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

[Óglaigh na hÉireann @defenceforces]

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; https://t.co/OWIQ3AxBBg

[DF Public Relations Director #BeMore @DFPRB]

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

[ANTHONY COSTELLO @COSTELLOANTHONY]

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

[Óglaigh na hÉireann @defenceforces]

Private Seán Rooney is now on the way home.

Your duty is done a chara, you have earned your rest.

[Óglaigh na hÉireann @defenceforces]

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.

1/4

[Óglaigh na hÉireann @defenceforces]

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.

[Gemma Fagan @FaganGemma]

If you missed @DF_COS Lt Gen Seán Clancy on the @RyanTubridyShow this morning on @RTERadio1 make sure to catch it below!!!

https://t.co/ttOQNwCctx