IDFOC

Enabling current and former officers of the Irish Defence Forces to connect for mutual benefit, support and friendship. RT is not an endorsement.

[Conor Hogarty @ConorHogarty]

Taoiseach proposes referendum to create new ministerial office for maritime issues.

How about a dedicated full-time Minister for Defence, necessary to drive the change and required improvement in defence capability.
It's time to fix defence.

https://t.co/txaRuDCY5L

[Conor Hogarty @ConorHogarty]

Good article in todays @irishexaminer on a Tralee based company Reamda, involved in the production of bomb disposal equipment and weapons tracking systems, used by the @defenceforces and others.

[RoyK @roy_kinsella]

A reminder that RTÉ still has NO dedicated DEFENCE journalist https://t.co/GWobyMQIhc

[Tony Geraghty (Former Navy Commander) @TonyG_NS]

Tomorrow on #STANDEASY

“The Foundations of Neutrality in International Law: What It Is (and Is Not)”

Dr Veronica Barry @ucddublin joins me to examine neutrality from antiquity to WWI — including the Hague Conventions and the collapse of neutral protections during total war.

[Óglaigh na hÉireann @defenceforces]

Yesterday, Wednesday, 06 MAY 2026, the 102nd State Commemoration of the 1916 Rising took place at Arbour Hill.

The ceremony at Arbour Hill first began in 1923, with the first State commemoration taking place in 1924. Since then, the ceremony has taken place annually at the Church of the Sacred Heart, the Church of the Defence Forces, which is collocated with the burial site of the executed leaders of 1916.

President Catherine Connolly laid a wreath in solemn tribute to those who died for Irish freedom. The ceremony was attended by Taoiseach Micheál Martin, the Tánaiste Simon Harris, The Minister for Defence Helen McEntee, Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Rossa Mulcahy, past and present members of the Defence Forces, members of Government, relatives of the 1916 leaders and relatives of others who fought in the Rising.

#ÓglaighnahÉireann #DefendOurState

[Chair of the EU Military Committee @ChairmanEUMC]

Chair European Union Military Committee met today with H. E. Mr Walid Haidar to exchange views on regional security and the situation in Lebanon.
The European Union remains a steadfast partner, committed to Lebanon’s stability and the strengthening of its state institutions. Ongoing EU support, including through the European Peace Facility, continues to reinforce the Lebanese Armed Forces as a key pillar of national stability.
In line with recent discussions at the Foreign Affairs Council, the EU will continue to stand alongside Lebanon, working closely with Member States and in coordination with the United Nations.
The exchange reaffirmed the EU’s comprehensive and long-term engagement in support of a stable, sovereign, and secure Lebanon.

#EU #Lebanon #Security #Defence #Partnership #Stability #EUMC #CSDP #EUDefence

[RoyK @roy_kinsella]

⚠️"Ireland's procurement system is designed around one question: what delivers value for money today?
Defence procurement must answer a different question entirely. What keeps us safe in scenarios we hope never arrive?"

[Conor Hogarty @ConorHogarty]

A well equipped multi mission patrol vessel. Something 🇮🇪 could do with.
@MichealMartinTD
@SimonHarrisTD
@HMcEntee
@IRLDeptDefence

[IDFOC @_IDFOC]

Limerick City and County Council is delighted to announce a major addition to the Riverfest Limerick 2026 programme with the Irish Naval Service vessel LÉ George Bernard Shaw due to dock in Limerick City and open its decks to the public for FREE.

https://t.co/SiwuFaHxDR

[Irish Independent @Independent_ie]

IDA and EI will no longer need ministerial sign off to back defence linked firms https://t.co/BQL5niEsmu

[Chair of the EU Military Committee @ChairmanEUMC]

Kyiv 🇺🇦

Engagement with Ukraine’s Minister for Veterans Affairs @nt_kalmykova highlights an essential dimension of this war: those who have served.
Caring for veterans is not only a national responsibility — it is part of long-term resilience, recovery and security.

Ukraine is building systems under the most demanding conditions, ensuring support, reintegration, and dignity for those who defended their country.
This effort matters not only for Ukraine’s future but also for Europe’s security.

Discussions also touched on international initiatives supporting veterans, including the @WeAreInvictus Games, reflecting the broader importance of recovery, resilience, and community. @CMC_NATO

#Ukraine #Veterans #Resilience #Security #EUDefence

[IDFOC @_IDFOC]

Go dtéigh siad slán

https://t.co/9WUWy97QRT

[IDFOC @_IDFOC]

Téigh slán

https://t.co/kigkuMNhrJ

[RACO @RACO_DF]

A privilege to be at Sarsfield Barracks, Limerick today for the Review of the 128 Inf Bn by Minister for Defence @HMcEntee.
The Battalion deploys to Lebanon in the coming weeks and is led by Lt Col Damian Carroll.
We wish all members a safe trip.

@defenceforces
@irishpolbatt

[IDFOC @_IDFOC]

Best of luck to @TonyG_NS and those involved with this podcast series... an interview here with Prof Ken McDonagh https://t.co/X6oRf3lVf4.

[Brigid Laffan @BrigidLaffan]

Look at the tweet below-exact same words used by other international bots spreading misinformation about Ireland

[Óglaigh na hÉireann @defenceforces]

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

[RACO @RACO_DF]

"Ireland needs to quadruple the ⁦@naval_service”. Interesting debate on @rteliveline⁩ about the prospect of ⁦@defenceforces⁩ boarding & inspecting Shadow Fleet vessels, and the resources required.
⁦@TonyG_NS ⁦@SRAikenUUP⁩ ⁦@HMcEntee https://t.co/vC7JJnBKQU

[1 Brigade 🇮🇪 Defence Forces @1Bde_Official]

The DF will run it's "Annual Bands of the DF in Concert" event on Fri 20 Feb 26 in Cork's City Hall. This fundraiser provides support to former members of the DF who have fallen on hard times. Tickets on sale in Merchant's Quay Shopping Centre, Cork from 14 Feb. Please Support!

[Conor Hogarty @ConorHogarty]

Tributes paid to Roscommon-born officer killed in British Army training incident.

https://t.co/yf13cPw8bX