@IrishMilRep

Official account of the Irish Military Representative to the European Union & Partnership for Peace

[Rossa Mulcahy @DF_COS]

It was with great sorrow that I learned yesterday of the passing of General Claudio Graziano. On behalf of all of the men and women of Óglaigh na hÉireann I wish to convey my deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of General Graziano.

[Chair of the EU Military Committee @ChairmanEUMC]

Continuity is essential. 🇪🇺 CHODs agreed on whom to appoint as the next Chairman of the #EUMC. Congratulations @DF_COS LTG Sean Clancy 🇮🇪👏🏻 on being selected for this honorable position only one year from now. We are on the right path but still have a long way to go. 🌍🇪🇺🛡️

[DF_Sgt_Major @DF_Sgt_Major]

Great opportunity last month to visit 🇧🇦& #MilitaryStrategicPartnershipConference & take part on #NCO panel.

Many discussions which may lead to opportunities in #Education & #Training

Also an opportunity to visit a place of historical significance #FranzFerdinand ☘️🇮🇪☘️

[@IrishMilRep @irishmilrep]

The EU Military Committee said farewell and thank you to @defenceforces Brig Gen Sean White who has served as the Director of CIS and Cyber Defence in the EU Military Staff. Sean will leave this post in the coming weeks. #StrongerTogether

[Operation EUNAVFOR MED IRINI @EUNAVFOR_MED]

Brigadier General Rossa Mulcahy, Assistant Chief of Staff of the #Irish 🇮🇪 Defence Forces, visited #IRINI 🇪🇺OHQ, met the DCOM Radm Guillaume Fontarensky & had productive talks on challenges for the EU in the CentMed & North Africa. More on 👉https://t.co/bwiJe3Z0SP #Irini4peace

[NATO Allied SOF Command (SOFCOM) @NATO_SOF]

Happy #StPatricksDay to our #NATOSOF partner, Ireland!🇮🇪🍀Let's celebrate the culture & spirit of the Emerald Isle, & salute the courage & dedication of Ireland's SOF. Your commitment to excellence & collaboration strengthens our shared mission. #Sláinte ages beannachtaí!

[Óglaigh na hÉireann @defenceforces]

☘️Beannachtaí Lá Féile Pádraig to our 558 personnel deployed on multinational Peace Support Operations with the United Nations, European Union, and NATO-Partnership for Peace to 12 missions in 12 countries around the globe.

In particular Happy St. Patrick’s Day to our DF personnel currently deployed with the 68th Inf Group, Camp Faouar, Golan Heights and the 123rd Infantry Battalion in UNP 2-45 UNIFIL, Lebanon. The troops celebrated #stpatricksday2024 ☘️ with a shamrock and medal parade.

#peacekeepers

[@IrishMilRep @irishmilrep]

The @defenceforces Saint Patrick’s Day events commenced with an event in the Military Museum in Brussels . Big thanks for @Comhaltas for their incredible performance tonight #StrongerTogether

[Rossa Mulcahy @DF_ACOS]

On International Women’s Day we honour all the women of Óglaigh na hÉireann and recognise the vital roles they play within our organisation today and every day.  Today is a day for everyone, by inspiring inclusion for women we inspire inclusion for all. #InspireInclusion #IWD2024

[@IrishMilRep @irishmilrep]

Annual @CISM_HQ Fun Run in Belgium, with some @defenceforces participants. #StrongerTogether

[Admiral Giuseppe CAVO DRAGONE - NATO CMC @CMC_NATO]

I was in 🇮🇪 at the invitation of its Chief of Defence, LTG Clancy to discuss #Ireland’s ongoing cooperation with #NATO.

For the last 25 years, we have proven that neutrality does not mean isolation as we continue to work on issues that concern us all.

📖https://t.co/A0UVcU2bTC

[Ambassador Kevin Conmy @IrlAmbBE]

A privilege to host @DILbelgium at the Embassy tonight to launch their 2024 campaign.

We look forward to walking from #DarknessIntoLight in May to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention 💛

[Admiral Giuseppe CAVO DRAGONE - NATO CMC @CMC_NATO]

I thanked LtGen Clancy, 🇮🇪 Chief of Defence, for #Ireland's continued cooperation w/ #NATO & strong dialogue on topics such as resilience, protection of underwater infrastructure & #WPS.

@NATO fully respects Ireland's neutrality. Our cooperation covers issues of mutual interest.

[Embassy of Ireland, Belgium @IrishEmbBelgium]

#DidYouKnow tomorrow will mark the 1500th anniversary of St Brigid? 💐

Brigid, the patroness of Ireland, and her legacy will be celebrated all over the world on 1 February. 🇮🇪🗺️

How will you choose to celebrate #Brigid1500 ?

[Óglaigh na hÉireann @defenceforces]

Yesterday, the @DF_COS Lieutenant General Seán Clancy attended a meeting in Brussels of the Partner Interoperability Advocacy Group (PIAG).

Ireland joined the other partner nations Australia, Austria, New Zealand and Switzerland, to meet NATO Chiefs of Defence. Discussions focused on current and future military interoperability opportunities. Interoperability with other militaries is essential to ensure that the Defence Forces can continue to contribute to multinational peacekeeping operations.

[NATO_PASCAD @NATO_PASCAD]

2nd Day!

The #NATOCHoDs started the day by meeting with their counterparts from 🇦🇺🇦🇹🇮🇪🇳🇿🇨🇭, members of the Partnership Interoperability Advocacy Group (PIAG).

Together, we can work to develop closer military cooperation, especially through training & exercising opportunities.

[Aroldo Lázaro (Archived) @aroldo_lazaro]

Pleasure to meet today with European Union High Representative/Vice President @JosepBorrellF. We discussed current situation along the Blue Line and the importance of preventing further escalation.
Pursuing a diplomatic solution is not only possible, but essential.

[128 Infantry Battalion UNIFIL @irishpolbatt]

Irish women soldiers are leading from the front here in South Lebanon. Leadership, excellence, professionalism - exemplified by Lt Essie O'Connell and her troops. Fáilte mór roimh UNIFIL HoM and Force Commander @aroldo_lazaro @defenceforces @BrigidLaffan @IRLDeptDefence @dfatirl

[Admiral Giuseppe CAVO DRAGONE - NATO CMC @CMC_NATO]

At the last #NATOSummmit, #NATO Allies agreed to boost cooperation w/ Partners.

The #NATOMC has been working towards this goal.

Most recently, we hosted the 🇦🇺🇦🇹🇮🇪🇯🇵🇰🇷🇳🇿🇨🇭 MilReps to discuss the agenda of the upcoming #NATOCHoDs meeting.

Full details: https://t.co/fFCwYXCXFa

[@IrishMilRep @irishmilrep]

The Partnership Interoperability Advocacy Group (PIAG) visited JFC Naples @JFC_Naples to discuss interoperability opportunities, we were also briefed by the Southern Hub @NATOSouthernHUB and their unique approach to African engagement. 🇦🇹 🇦🇺 🇮🇪 🇳🇿 🇨🇭 #strongertogether