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[Jake Fitzsimons @JakeFitzsimons]

I have noticed a resurgence in people around my age, male and female, saying they're thinking of joining Óglaigh na hÉireann and it makes me so happy.

But thinking of it easy.

If you want it...do it.

And if you think you can't...yes, you can.

Even just the reserves who are looking for recruits now more than ever as something part time you can do besides your ordinary life, adding a bit of extraordinary to it.

Spoken well here from Private Daisy Byrne who I definitely recommend following!

🇮🇪💚☘️

[Shane bell @_Shanebell_]

Please click the link below for the full story and donate link any amount is greatly appreciated.

https://t.co/LZNvbEkXvN

[Shane bell @_Shanebell_]

This year is my mams 7th year anniversary and to mark it this year I will be doing a 70km Ultra Marathon, to raise much needed funds in her memory for the Irish Heart foundation. This event will represent everything my mam showed throughout her life - hard-work, determination

[Shane bell @_Shanebell_]

anthe willingness to never give up.
This years charity is different for many reasons, the main one being it’s a charity that directly supports my best friend who is currently fighting a heart problem at a young age, My mam absolutely adored Craig and she would be so proud of him.

[Óglaigh na hÉireann @defenceforces]

On 09 September 25, the Defence Forces unveiled the new Óglaigh na hÉireann GAA jerseys in Croke Park. A symbol of our shared organisational values of community, teamwork, and pride.

Defence Forces GAA President Major General Anthony McKenna was in attendance and said “I am delighted to be here today for the launch of the new Óglaigh na hÉireann Cumann Luthchleas Gael jerseys. The GAA and the Defence Forces share deeply rooted values of community, teamwork, and commitment, and we have always enjoyed a proud tradition of working closely together. These jerseys are a symbol not only of our partnership but also of the enduring spirit of service and pride that both organisations represent. I look forward to seeing them worn with the same dedication and passion that define both Óglaigh na hÉireann and Cumann Luthchleas Gael. Ag tacu agus ag eadroma ar gCluichi Naisiunta”.

Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Jarlath Burns said:

"I am delighted to officially welcome members of the Defence Forces to Croke Park today in recognition of the long relationship our organisations share and the Gaelic games competitions they organise for their members.

The cast of players they have invited here today to help with the unveiling of new Defence Forces GAA jerseys underlines the calibre of players involved and the high regard in which our games are held.

The presence of members of the Defence Forces on the biggest days in our calendar, through the involvement of the colour parties, reminds us of the long and enduring links with Cumann Lúthchleas Gael and I hope this is something that continues for many years to come."

#IrishDefenceForces #DefendOurState

[Barry @barrycrushell]

Fianna Fáil presidential candidate Jim Gavin has said that he is in favour of the abolition of the Triple Lock, which requires Ireland to get UN approval if it wants to send Defence Forces personnel abroad as peacekeepers. https://t.co/BWIZBIhI28

[Óglaigh na hÉireann @defenceforces]

On Friday, 22 AUG 25, Cathal Brugha Barracks commemorated the 103rd anniversary of the death of General Michael Collins, the first Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, who was killed in an ambush at Béal na Bláth.

A military ceremony was held in his honour, with participation from units of the Barracks, members of the Collins family, veteran associations, An Garda Síochána, and the ANSAC Credit Union.

Lieutenant Colonel Alan Courtney, Officer Commanding 7 Infantry Battalion and Cathal Brugha Barracks, together with Mr Aengus Collins O’Malley, addressed the parade, reflecting on the enduring legacy General Collins holds for both military personnel and his family today.

We thank all who attended, supported, and commemorated his memory.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

#irishdefenceforces #defendourstate

[Tadhg Leader @TadhgLeader]

How do you from growing up in 🇮🇪 playing Gaelic Football to the NFL?

An unlikely journey but @MarkMcnamee has accomplished just that by playing with the @packers last night.

Follow the (lengthy!)thread below to learn more about his journey.

The ups and downs.
(Video thread)

[Shane bell @_Shanebell_]

Great to be back on home soil 🇱🇧🇺🇳🇮🇪

[Óglaigh na hÉireann @defenceforces]

Yesterday, the second and final group from the 125 Infantry Battalion arrived home yesterday to @DublinAirport to be met by their friends and families after a 6 month deployment to UNIFIL.

[Shane bell @_Shanebell_]

Hook it to my veins

[Leeds United @LUFC]

🏆 CHAMPIONS AGAIN OLÉ OLÉ!!!

[Shane bell @_Shanebell_]

Soak it in 💙💛

[Sky Sports Football @SkyFootball]

Daniel Farke getting absolutely soaked in champagne by his Leeds players! 😅🍾

[Óglaigh na hÉireann @defenceforces]

Congratulations to the 7th Infantry Battalion's team, Sgt Eric Spellman, Cpl Shane Williams, Pte Glenn Caroll and Pte Karl Taaffe, who took part in the Mass Guard 2025 Best Warrior Competition which concluded yesterday.

The 3-day competition consisted of testing soldiers across a number of military skills such as combat casualty care and call for fire, as well as physically intensive challenges, culminating in a 12 mile (19.3km) ruck march.

Special congratulations to Sgt Eric Spellman, who was awarded 2nd place NCO and Pte Glenn Caroll who was awarded 2nd place soldier.

[Shane bell @_Shanebell_]

@colm_dwyer @DubGAAOfficial @RahenyGAA Class 👏👏

[Shane bell @_Shanebell_]

@RahenyGAA 👏 👏

[Brian Fenton @BrianFenton08]

Words will never suffice to explain the privilege it has been to represent this county.

Proud of that kid for chasing his dreams 💙

[Bernard Brogan @bernardbrogan]

For me the best footballer of all time!
@BrianFenton08 the 🐐

[Martin Keane @martinkeane56]

Clear to see the nephew is exited for his da coming home 🤣💯💚

[Shane bell @_Shanebell_]

#NewProfilePic

[Shane bell @_Shanebell_]

Rest in peace brother, I’ll cherish our memories together forever, Your duty is done rest easy ⚔️🇮🇪

[7 Infantry Battalion @7_Inf_Bn]

We regret to announce the passing of Pte Darragh Kavanagh, a valued member of #TheDublinBattalion.
Survived by his loving family and friends. More information on the @7_inf_bn Instagram page. RIP.

[Shane bell @_Shanebell_]

https://t.co/cflCyH541F

[Shane bell @_Shanebell_]

December 12th marks 5 years since my amazing mam passed away! This mark date myself and and fellow DF members are running a total distance of 240km with 48lb on our backs followed by 48km ski 48km bikerg and 48km row.

1/2

https://t.co/VMdFkGjrlQ

[Shane bell @_Shanebell_]

All while raising funds for the Irish cancer society 💜 Please follow the link above for more information and if you can share it around that would mean the world to myself and my family 💜