Gardaí to change approach to protests in wake of Whitegate fuel blockade
Gardaí would “certainly move more quickly” if a blockade of critical infrastructure — such as the Whitegate oil…
Defence Forces Chief pays tribute to soldier who died in service
Sgt Robert “Bobby” Rooney joined the Defence Forces in 2007. 11:44, 27 Apr 2026Updated 11:45, 27 Apr 2026…
Gardai and Defence Forces rush to scene of North Circular Road security incident
The scene was closed off to the public as they carried out the operation Garda and Defence Forces…
Daniel Kinahan trial in Ireland poses ‘unprecedented’ security concerns – The Irish Times
Gardaí and the Defence Forces will put in place an unprecedented security operation when Daniel Kinahan arrives back…
Gardaí investigate suspected hoax threat to blow up Garda station if officers were ‘heavy-handed’ with fuel protestors
The Garda Special Detective Unit (SDU) is assessing the suspected hoax threat issued to the Garda Commissioner’s office…
Simmering Government tensions over O’Callaghan’s request for Army help with fuel blockades – The Irish Times
Tensions have emerged within Government over how a plan to request Defence Forces assistance during last week’s fuel…
Family ties abound at 101st Army cadet class ceremony – The Irish Times
Forty years on from his own entry into the Defence Forces, Maj Gen John Whittaker’s son has followed…
Fuel price protesters say they will ease blockades after securing Government meeting – The Irish Times
Fuel price protesters have secured a meeting with Government Ministers, according to an organiser of the demonstrations who…
Defence Forces clarify why armoured vehicles are on the streets of Limerick
THE Defence Forces have clarified this Thursday morning why armoured vehicles have been spotted on the streets of…
Defence Forces to be deployed; gardaí say protestors blocking fuel depots risk arrest
Defence Forces called in to remove heavy vehicles blocking fuel depots; Gardaí are urging protesters to end ‘blockades’…
Relatives of 1916 Rising participants honour contribution at GPO – The Irish Times
Under contrasting skies – of glorious spring sunshine and later of dark hail-clouds – relatives of some of…
Inside the State’s military intelligence service – The Irish Times
Towards the back of McKee Barracks near Dublin’s Phoenix Park is the new headquarters of the Irish Military…