Irish Defence Forces Archives - Page 2 of 3

Community and Voluntary

HSE and Defence Forces personnel are assisting management at Cahercalla Hospital and Hospice following an outbreak of Covid-19.

Pat Flynn - January 17, 2021

Crime & Legal

Nine people have been arrested and over 60 searches are being carried out in Counties Clare, Limerick and Tipperary today.

Pat Flynn - June 17, 2020

International

Preparations for the massive security operation being mounted for the visit of US President Donald Trump to Co Clare are continuing apace.

Pat Flynn - May 23, 2019

Crime & Legal

An Army Bomb Disposal Team was tasked to investigate a suspect package in the An Post Collection Centre, Docklands in Limerick City this morning.

Pat Flynn - March 22, 2019

Emergency Response

An army bomb disposal team has carried out a controlled explosion on two objects discovered at a recycling plant in Co Clare this morning.

Pat Flynn - December 22, 2018

Aviation

Shannon Airport was the staging ground yesterday for a major simulated multi-agency armed incident.

Pat Flynn - March 20, 2018

Aviation

An Irish Coast Guard search and rescue (SAR) helicopter winchman has been described as "one of Irelands true and honest heroes".

Pat Flynn - March 9, 2017

Aviation

Young people in Co Clare should consider a career in the Defence Forces as recruitment begins again in earnest.

Pat Flynn - March 1, 2017

Aviation

The State spent over €1.5m providing security for US military aircraft at Shannon Airport last year.

Pat Flynn - January 20, 2017