Paul Edward Roche

Chief Shipping Officer, Hibernia Line. Customer foccused, Professional Excellence, Connecting Europe. Former Senior Master P&O Ferries.

[Naomi O'Leary @NaomiOhReally]

Do you remember when a fundraising campaign for the Navajo and Hopi people went viral during the pandemic, as people recalled the generosity of native Americans to Irish people during the famine?
If you were one of those who donated - you are invited to have your photo taken …

[Port of Cork @PortofCork]

The new RoPax service between Ringaskiddy and Boulogne sur Mer continues to provide a valuable direct link between Ireland and northern France.

The six evening sailings each week offer an important alternative to the UK landbridge for freight operators while also supporting new passenger travel options.

📸 Tadhg O'Keeffe

[Tony Geraghty (Former Navy Commander) @TonyG_NS]

#Drone technology is changing #warfare faster than almost any #military capability in recent decades.

The latest episode of #STANDEASY #podcast is now live.

🎧 Spotify: https://t.co/rczaNw3s0E
🎧 Apple: https://t.co/CQIdEbfp9Q

[Naval History Magazine @NavalHistoryMag]

Named for Samuel Plimsoll, a tireless 19th-century campaigner for sailors’ welfare, the lines are there to prevent the ship from being overloaded with cargo. https://t.co/uTSl3xNrK0

[Paul Edward Roche @peproche]

@SSN14CO Interested in Nav position, caveats apply, have 40 yrs experience in Surface nav (I believe you call them targets), wiling to learn for whiskey.

[Fernael 🇫🇷 🌊 @Fernael0]

Il est temps de rendre internet plus iodé de nouveau 🌊

On se retrouve le week-end prochain en direct ⚓️

(si ce post atteint 500 likes je fais TOUT le live sur les sous-marins)

[Cobh GAA @OfficialCobhGAA]

** Super Exciting News folks **

Cobh GAA are giving you the chance to win an A-rated home in our vibrant harbour town of Cobh
For just €50, you could win a brand new 3-bed house in beautiful Cobh or a €320,000 Cash Alternative.

The website will be going live tomorrow ......

[Thord Are Iversen @The_Lookout_N]

Press-release on the new Danish defense package.

Notable is how they empower CHOD, both on acquisitions and by assigning the Personnel Agency and Estate Agency, previously under the MoD, to him.

Acquisitions to be done directly as much as possible, not via EU tenders.

[Ger Browne @GerBrowne4]

This is an amazing article that outlines a huge amount of Anglo-Irish cooperation during WW2, including armaments, wireless equipment, radar systems, transmitters, anti-aircraft defences, Coastal Patrols, Hurricanes, postal censorship & Fort Shannon.
https://t.co/B4AYFEd8SH

[Irish Rugby @IrishRugby]

𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙂𝙖𝙢𝙚 Initiative taking place in Clubs this Weekend 🏉🤝

The IRFU is calling on all Clubs to take part in a series of Respect Our Game activities over the weekend, to highlight the values of the game!

Read more: https://t.co/zLqMN5PKTX ⬅️

#IrishRugby

[Navy Lookout @NavyLookout]

BREAKING:

Royal Fleet Auxiliary sailors vote to end pay dispute after significantly improved salary offer

https://t.co/hGswkXs2C1

[Nautilus International @nautilusint]

🚨Royal Fleet Auxiliary officers accept improved pay deal 🚨

Nautilus International members in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) have voted to accept an improved, above-inflation pay offer for 2024/25 which marks an end to its ongoing dispute over pay and conditions. This agreement marks a significant step forward following one of the Union's longest-running industrial disputes in recent times, underscoring the determination of RFA officers to secure fair and competitive pay and conditions.

The newly accepted deal not only delivers an above-inflation pay increase but also acknowledges the ongoing need to address long-term recruitment and retention challenges within the RFA.

'This agreement demonstrates the power of collective action, with over 100 days of industrial action short of a strike and five days of strike action. The outcome is the result of continued mandates for action as well as sustained negotiations to achieve meaningful progress for the dedicated professionals serving in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary,' Nautilus International director of organising Martyn Gray said.

'Whilst this is a positive milestone, there remains much work to be done to ensure that pay and working conditions are sustainable and attractive in the long term. That work is going to continue.'

Negotiations for the 2025/26 pay agreement will begin in the coming weeks, with Nautilus International committed to continuing discussions aimed at achieving lasting improvements in pay and conditions for all RFA officers.

Turnout: 81%
Votes to accept: 63%

[Munster Rugby @Munsterrugby]

CON | Jack Crowley kicks the extras for a huge bonus-point win!

Ulster 19-22 Munster

#SUAF 🔴 | #ULSvMUN

[Sir Humphrey @pinstripedline]

An intriguing snippet of a file here - in 1970 the FCO proposed a review of arrangements for the UK to use military bases in the Republic of Ireland in wartime. This suggests a level of cooperation far greater than perhaps realised when it came to military planning.

[Munster Rugby @Munsterrugby]

Congratulations to Munster's Lucia Linn, Alana McInerney, Aoife Corey and Ellen Boylan (not pictured) who are representing Ireland Development 7s this weekend! 🦌 ☘

@DolphinRFC | @EnnisRugby | @COS_RFC | @ulbohemianrfc | #SUAF 🔴

[Irish Naval Service @naval_service]

It is with deep sadness, we share the passing of our esteemed Naval Service Chaplain, Fr. Des Campion (Naval Chaplain 1988-2024). Fr. Des was a guiding light and source of comfort to all who served.

Fair winds and following seas Fr. Des.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

[RoyK @roy_kinsella]

I can only imagine how worse off the states Defence apparatus would be today without @BerryCathal’s representation over the past number of years.

Providing a voice for Defence is a lonely & often thankless task.

[Brigid Laffan @BrigidLaffan]

@ConorHogarty @BerryCathal Without @BerryCathal the Dail would lack a TD with deep
Knowledge of defence & security. Kildare return him for the sake of the country

[Port of Cork @PortofCork]

A #PilotsPerspective from a cargo ship travelling through Cork Harbour.

📸 Tony Mulcahy

[Cathal Berry @BerryCathal]

Welcome news that a resupply convoy got through to Outposts 6-52 & 6-50 on the Blue Line today.

Incredible photo of the hazardous route clearance op that made this possible.

The armoured bulldozer behind is only made of iron, it is the lone scout up front who is made of steel…