John Patterson

Communications and Information Services Irish Naval Service

[Irish Naval Service @naval_service]

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

[Irish Naval Service @naval_service]

In October 2024, the First Responders Litter of Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland (AADI) welcomed members of the crew of L.E. AOIBHINN to the AADI HQ in Cork to meet the new litter, and especially Aoibhinn, the labrador puppy.

[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

[Irish Naval Service @naval_service]

Did you catch the Northern Lights last night?Our ships certainly did,the aurora borealis provided a spectacular backdrop to our Offshore Patrol Vessels while conducting Maritime Defence and Security Operations in Ireland’s Exclusive Economic Zone.

[John Patterson @johnpaterson29]

Unbelievable Result. #COYBIG

[Ireland Football ⚽️🇮🇪 @IrelandFootball]

Troy Parrott, take your place on the pantheon of Irish greats 🇮🇪

[John Patterson @johnpaterson29]

Great day out in Puy du Fou

[Oasis @oasis]

“Erin Go Bragh” ✊🏽🇮🇪
#OasisLive25

[John Patterson @johnpaterson29]

What a performance #OasisDublin #OasisLive25

[Óglaigh na hÉireann @defenceforces]

On the 26th of September 2023, the MV Matthew was interdicted by the Joint Task Force (JTF) on Drug Interdiction. The JTF consists of the Revenue Customs Service, An Garda Síochána and the Naval Service as the lead representatives for the Defence Forces.

During this operation, all three services of Óglaigh na hÉireann were deployed. The Naval Service's L.E. William Butler Yeats interdicted the MV Matthew, while the Air Corps' C295 and PC12 provided surveillance and overwatch to enable an AW139 to deploy members of the Army Ranger Wing by fast rope onto the MV Matthew to secure and take control of the vessel.

These unique skillsets provided by Óglaigh na hÉireann, supported Revenue Customs Service and An Garda Síochána in making the largest drugs seizure in the history of the state. The operation represents the culmination of the constant planning and preparation conducted by our people, across all the three services of Óglaigh na hÉireann.

[John Patterson @johnpaterson29]

Well done to all involved.

[Niall O’Connor @NiallJournal_ie]

Extraordinary incident this morning off the south west coast. Gardaí, Customs and Defence Forces operation.

Naval Service detains suspected drug traffickers after '€30m cocaine' sea chase off west Cork (via @thejournal_ie) https://t.co/wyxWHQJJBz

[Irish Naval Service @naval_service]

On the 10th anniversary of the deployment of LE Eithne on Operation PONTUS, we salute the crews of the 5 ships who saved the lives of over 18,000 people as part of the EU Humanitarian Mission. We thank the Irish people, the crews families, and friends for their unwavering support

[Grace Fanning @FanningGrace]

LÉ SAMUEL BECKETT P61 🥰🫡🇮🇪 The Navy is currently recruiting with exciting opportunities across all disciplines with improved pay and conditions for seagoing personnel https://t.co/a6UhRIJ4BP

[John Patterson @johnpaterson29]

#YNWA #LiverpoolFC

[Cork Safety Alerts @CorkSafetyAlert]

#CorkTraffic Reports of a vehicle travelling in the wrong direction, southbound, on the M8 Dublin - Cork Road between Mitchelstown South and Mitchelstown North. Take extreme care on approach.

[Marion @Bere Island @ArdaraghEast]

Naval divers going through their paces with the best of equipment crewed by the highly trained and skilled men and women of the service. Always at the ready to assist in any weather their many roles. A most welcome sight in Berehaven harbour...@naval_service

[Marion @Bere Island @ArdaraghEast]

LÉ Samuel Beckett at anchor in Berehaven harbour showing her clean lines and crewed by the dedicated men and women of the Irish Naval service patrolling the vast area of Irish waters...#navaldivers...@naval_service #BereIsland

[Tony Geraghty (Former Navy Commander) @TonyG_NS]

MV Matthew: Trial over country's largest cocaine seizure at an end as two plead guilty https://t.co/g0XF1lwQtS

[Irish Naval Service @naval_service]

Naval Service CIS Branch members undertaking exercise "February Rebel" to develop and enhance core communications skills under the leadership of CIS NCOs to ensure effective critical operational capability
#navy #oglaighnaheireann #bemore #joinourteam #leadership #teamwork #comms