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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 day may bring new challenge.
Who We Are - Defence Forces
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 day may bring new challenge.
What We do - Defence Forces
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 day may bring new challenge.
Army - Defence Forces
The Army is a standing force and provides the primary capabilities for joint military operations at home and combined military Peace Support Operations abroad. The Army continues to retain all-arms conventional military capabilities, within the existing two infantry Brigades and the Defence Forces’ Training Centre, including SOF.
Defence Forces Vision - Defence Forces
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.
Careers - Defence Forces
The Defence Forces have a requirement to enlist, into the various services within the Force, people with specialist qualifications or skills in order to fill vacant appointments.
Eligibility - Defence Forces
Frequently Asked Questions relating to eligibility to enlist in the Defence Forces
Vision2030 - Defence Forces
The Vision statement reads: 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.
Current Recruitment Opportunities - Defence Forces
The Defence Forces are now accepting applications for General Service Recruit in the Naval Service. We live in a world of diversity; the Defence Forces require men and women from all backgrounds that possess a strong sense of duty, enjoy working as part of a team, and are looking for a rewarding yet challenging career.
Overseas Deployments - Defence Forces
Since 1958 Irish soldiers have served on peacekeeping missions all over the world. The Defence Forces have a proud record of unbroken peacekeeping service since then. Read about some of those past missions.