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[Irish Naval Service @naval_service]

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Yesterday L.E. JAMES JOYCE participated in PASSEX evolutions with @SNMCMG1 after the Group's successful port visit to Dublin.
PASSEX are designed to test and enhance our interoperability with other Western navys ensuring we operate together to the highest standards.
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[Óglaigh na hÉireann @defenceforces]

Defence Forces personnel recently supported An Garda Síochána during an extensive security operation for the visit of the President of the United States to Ireland.

Across Dublin, Shannon and Clare, the Joint Task Force Operation Fianna coordinated the Defence Forces contribution, bringing together specialist capabilities across land, air and maritime domains, including Counter-UAS, Engineer Specialist Search, EOD, Enhanced Force Protection, and Air and Maritime support.

In total, approximately 700 personnel from the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service were deployed, reflecting the scale and joint nature of the operation.

Close liaison with An Garda Síochána and other State agencies, combined with detailed planning and coordination through the JTF, supported the delivery of this significant and complex security operation.

The operation once again demonstrated the professionalism, readiness and flexibility of Defence Forces personnel, and the ability to integrate capabilities from across the organisation in support of the State.

[MarineRenewables @Marineireland]

OC of LE George Bernard Shaw was impressive in her conversation with tough Wall Street Journal @WSJ podcast on Irish maritime critical infrastructure. Well done Lt Cdr Marie O’Callaghan!
@naval_service @mark_mellett @mikebrunicardi #maritimecriticalinfrastructure

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Congratulations to the NS Boxing Team who each came away with a medal at this year's DF Boxing Championships.
Lt Molloy 🏅
AB O'Flynn 🏅
AB Doherty 🏅
AB Shannon 🏅
Cdt Conroy 🏅
CPO Malone 🥈
AB Hill🥉
Team coaches; Lt Molloy, CPO Quigley, CPO Malone, and AB Lavan. BZ all. 🇮🇪🥊

[Irish Naval Service @naval_service]

World skills Ireland 16-18 September in the RDS. Free Registration at https://t.co/pSORwL6vEe

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Image 2 sports day on Spike Isl 1974.
Image 3 crew of LE AOIFE meet pope John Paul II 1980.
IMAGE 4 State funeral of Éamon de Valera 1975

[Irish Naval Service @naval_service]

As the 80th Anniversary of the Irish Naval Service approaches we are going to open the archives and take a look back at some historic images of life in the service.
Today the photos are all about the people that served!

[Irish Naval Service @naval_service]

This week the Naval Service conducted a Ship Training Period (STP). This was a demanding period of training which involved Gun Exercises (GUNEX), Manoeuvring Exercises, Maritime Interdiction (MIO) and Replenishment at Sea training (RAS). #IrishDefenceForces #IrishNavalService

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Yesterday, while conducting routine operations in the Irish EEZ, L.E. SAMUEL BECKETT (P61) detained a French registered fishing vessel for alleged breaches of EU Fishing Regulations. P61 will continue her patrol after handing the fishing vessel over to authorities ashore.

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L.E. SAMUEL BECKETT engaged in PASSEX with the UK's RFA TIDEFORCE. PASSEX evolutions are designed to enhance the Navy's interoperability with internatinal partners. The ship's practiced Officer of the Watch (OOW) Manoeuvres and Replenishment at Sea (RAS) Approaches 🇮🇪🤝🇬🇧

[Irish Naval Service @naval_service]

In July of this year the crew of the LÉ SAMUEL BECKETT conducted a PASSEX with the French Naval Ship the FREMM AQUITAINE. This PASSEX allowed the crew of the LÉ SAMUEL BECKETT to test manoeuvring, comms, DCFF and medical skills in close cooperation with the French Navy.

[Irish Naval Service @naval_service]

The Passing Out Parade of Class Bravo 2026 took place on the Naval Base today!

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The Naval Service Reserve has taken delivery of its second custom-built Yard Patrol Vessels which are designed to enhance harbour security and maritime defence. The AODH will proudly join its sister vessel FIONNGHUALA will serve as a vital platform to Naval Reserve Capabilities

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On Monday at Naval Headquarters in Cork, two new Direct Entry Officers were commissioned. S/Lt Michael Livingstone and S/Lt Georgeal Polglase-Korostelev were commissioned as Operations Branch Officers through the Direct Entry Scheme.

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Naval Service has donated an Anchor from the former flagship LÉ EITHNE and a propeller from the Peacock-class coastal patrol vessels to the Inishowen Maritime Museum Co Donegal.They now stand as a proud remembrance to these great ships who provided the state steadfast Service

[Irish Naval Service @naval_service]

Greetings on #Bloomsday from the crew of LÉ JAMES JOYCE #P62!

“...And will again, says he, when the first Irish battleship is seen breasting the waves with our own flag to the fore...” - #JamesJoyce, #Ulysses

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The NS carries evaluation and testing of Operational Readiness
As Ireland prepares to assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, this plays an important part in ensuring we are ready respond to evolving security challenges and provide support of national security

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LÉ JAMES JOYCE conducted a PASSEX (Passing Exercise) with the Royal Navy Ship HMS SOMERSET earlierin the week. This opportunity allows both navies to strengthen ties and cooperation on the high seas

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NS ship conducting Maritime Defence and Security Operations. These operations involve the maintaining of Maritime Domain Awareness in a complex and dynamic environment. This will form part of the wider security framework for the EU Presidency in 2026.

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The Naval Service recognised International Day against Homophobia,Lesbophoboa,Transphobia and Biphobia by raising the IDAHOBIT Flag. This is the 6th year that the flag has been raised on the Naval Base.