Aaron C.

[Aaron C. @aaron_cr1]

#Throwback to when the Defence Forces were deployed to the border on Aid To The Civil Power ops and Counter-Terrorism ops.

1000s of patrols by land and in air...
499 Kilometer border...
300 Border Crossings...
7 Irish Army Barracks...

#InServiceToTheState
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[Aaron C. @aaron_cr1]

Typo - *compiled.

[Aaron C. @aaron_cr1]

88 members of the Irish Defence Forces (Óglaigh na hÉireann) have died in service of the State. While there's no complied Roll of Honour for those who died in service on domestic duties, 1 has died on active service during the Troubles and dozens more during the Emergency.

[Aaron C. @aaron_cr1]

Respectfully Ministers, can some sort of plan for regular care, upkeep, deep cleaning and maintenance be afforded to our National Memorial?

@HMcEntee
@ThomasByrneTD

[Aaron C. @aaron_cr1]

The National Memorial (An Dún Cuimhneacháin) is the main place of remembrance for our nations military and yet is still in a below standard condition for a place of such importance. It's issues in cleanliness and maintenance have been raised by many. Can action please be taken?

[Aaron C. @aaron_cr1]

The National Memorial (An Dún Cuimhneacháin) is still in a state of neglect and not a state worthy to those who have died in service while serving in the Defence Forces.

Weeds and rubbish present, slabs replaced with tarmac and existing slabs need a power wash.

@HMcEntee

[Aaron C. @aaron_cr1]

The National Memorial (An Dún Cuimhneacháin) to members of the Defence Forces this afternoon.

Weeds growing at the memorial itself and kerbs, multiple stains on the stones around the memorial and a wheel of bike at the flowerbed.

@DubCityCouncil @opwireland

[Aaron C. @aaron_cr1]

@DubCityCouncil @opwireland @LordMayorDublin

[Aaron C. @aaron_cr1]

The National Memorial (An Dún Cuimhneacháin) to members of the Defence Forces this afternoon.

Weeds growing at the memorial itself and kerbs, multiple stains on the stones around the memorial and a wheel of bike at the flowerbed.

@DubCityCouncil @opwireland

[Aaron C. @aaron_cr1]

@DubCityCouncil @opwireland @DCCParksBiodiv

[Aaron C. @aaron_cr1]

@DubCityCouncil @opwireland @DF_Sgt_Major

[Martin Dwan @MartinDwan]

Remembering John Hemingway DFC and all the Irish that served in WW2. Here John recalls the events on 26th August 1940, a day when 11 pilots from his squadron were lost. John is now officially the last of #TheFew.

[Aaron C. @aaron_cr1]

Rest in peace Group Captain John 'Paddy' Hemingway.

[Aaron C. @aaron_cr1]

A special day in Baldonnell today with Gp Capt John 'Paddy' Hemingway the last surviving pilot of of the Battle of Britain visited the Air Corps as a Hurricane fighter and Lancaster bomber visited.He flew Hurricanes in WW2 and was shot down 5 times! He's a proud Irishman too!☘

[Conor Hogarty @ConorHogarty]

Boy (17) pleads guilty to attempted murder of chaplain at Galway barracks.

https://t.co/HD3XzVnINF

[Conor Hogarty @ConorHogarty]

https://t.co/tlt5BCDA9r
The Irish public are blissfully unaware that the Third World War has already begun. Col, Dorcha Lee (retd) writing in the @irishexaminer

[UK Defence Journal @UKDefJournal]

The protection of undersea cables is rapidly becoming a top security priority for NATO and European countries, is Ireland doing enough?
https://t.co/cJ2CRqRbYm

[Daniel Mulhall @DanMulhall]

I am glad to see our new government addressing issues of defence & security. About time too. That does not mean we are about to join NATO. We’re not, but we ought to be better able to defend ourselves in an increasingly volatile world. https://t.co/85xON3GM3e

[The Week in Politics @rtetwip]

Former Independent TD @BerryCathal talks about neutrality and it's multifaceted definition on #RTETWIP today.

📺 #RTETWIP will rebroadcast at 18:30 and 22:00 on the RTÉ News Channel and at 23:10 on @rteone

[John McCormick @Spikemccormick]

12 people today discussing Irelands future in defence… 7 women, 5 men. Not one soldier or former member of DF. All that’s missing is a priest for thoughts 💭 & prayers 🙏

[Aaron C. @aaron_cr1]

@johngrennan73 @burkrdf No problem, it's a very historic occasion to be a part of!

[Aaron C. @aaron_cr1]

A great picture captivating the Irish and British efforts in remembering and honouring the Irish who served and fell in WW1.

1998 photo from the Tom Burnell collection. The opening of the Island of Ireland Peace Park and Round Tower Messines Belgium.

@burkrdf

[Robert Gilbey @RobGilbey]

Repost if you think he should be. 💪🇮🇪

"There has been speculation that Mr Berry could be a Taoiseach’s nominee to the Upper House because of his defence expertise as a former Army Ranger, amid ongoing security and defence pressures on the Government."

https://t.co/GDyXDhZsF9