Óglaigh na hÉireann’ vision is to Strengthen our Nation by inspiring pride and leading excellence. Our Mission is to provide the military capability to defend Ireland and assigned interests …

The Army Ranger Wing (ARW) is the special operations force of the Irish Defence Forces. The ARW roles are divided between wartime special operations ("Green Role") and anti-terrorism …

The Irish Defence Forces have successfully concluded their participation in the European Union’s third Military Exercise (MilEx), held from 25 March to 10 April 2025 at Pápa Airbase and the …

Defence Forces personnel lead a "Life less Ordinary". No two days are the same in the lives of our personnel. All aspects of military life are varied and for each member of the Force each …

Ireland became a member of the United Nations in 1955 and in 1958 sent military observers on a UN mission to the Middle East (UNOGIL). This was the beginning of the Defence Forces’ …

The Naval Service is the State's principal seagoing agency with a general responsibility to meet contingent and actual maritime defence requirements. It is tasked with a variety of defence …

The NATO-led KFOR mission began with 50,000 troops from 36 NATO and non-NATO nations, including Ireland. On 29 February 2008 Ireland recognised the Republic of Kosovo following …

Óglaigh Na hÉireann will be a joint, agile and fit-for-purpose military force, postured to Defend our sovereignty, protect Irish citizens, and secure Ireland’s interests.

Within the Army structure there are different Corps. The Army Corps support the seven combat functions - Manoeuvre, Fire Support, Air Defence, ISTAR, Mobility, Combat Service Support …

Roll of Honour This is a list of Defense Forces personnel who died while serving on a mission outside of Ireland.