Naval Service
Ireland has 3171 kilometres of coastline and a marine area 10 times its land size, so the Irish Naval Service utilises Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) to assist in carrying out its essential tasks.
These UAV systems enable the ship’s crew to obtain a bird's-eye view of any potential suspicious vessels operating within Ireland’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
The Irish Navy can use UAV systems for:
- Maritime surveillance (Day and Night)
- Search and Rescue operations
- Maritime Interdiction Operations
- Fishery Protection & Inspection
- National media footage
- Marine Pollution Control
- Reconnaissance
- Port/Base security
Air Corps
The Irish Air Corps proudly awarded Military Pilot Wings to the 30th Young Officers Wings Course, celebrating the successful completion of over three years of rigorous military and flight training.
These young officers have met every challenge with determination and focus, and now stand ready as Ireland’s newest military pilots.
Congratulations to the 30th YOWC!
Defence Forces School of Music
Recently, the Combined Bands of the Defence Forces, conducted by Captain William Chester, performed a spectacular Gala Concert in Sligo alongside the incredible soprano Rachel Croash.
The evening was in support of the North West Hospice.
3rd Infantry Battalion
An Post has selected four photos from the State Art Collection, managed by the Irish Office of Public Works, to honour the collection of approximately 16,000 photos by enshrining them in a special issue booklet of stamps.
One of the photos selected for the booklet is from Amelia Stein's exhibition, "THE BLOODS", representing 58 portraits of the women and men of the 3rd Infantry Battalion, Stephen's Barracks in Kilkenny. The selected photo, entitled "Camogie Player" is of Private Ciara Nevin (main image).
Amelia's collection can be found here: https://www.ameliastein.com/.../the-bloods-butler.../
An Post's Special Issue Booklet can be found here: https://www.anpost.com/.../Irish-Contemporary-Art-Booklet...
RECRUITMENT IN IRISH DEFENCE FORCES
Army Recruit - General Service
https://www.military.ie/en/careers/current-competitions/
Naval Service Recruit - General Service
https://www.military.ie/en/careers/current-competitions/
Air Corps Recruit - General Service
https://www.military.ie/en/careers/current-competitions/
Army & Naval Service Reserve
https://www.military.ie/en/careers/current-competitions/
Direct Entry Motor Technician Fitters
The Defence Forces are now accepting applications for Motor Technician Fitters, suitably qualified candidates must hold FAS/SOLAS or equivalent qualification in one of the following:
Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, Motor Mechanic, Construction plant Fitter, Agricultural Mechanics.
HETAC L7 Agricultural Mechanisation. Applicants must be 18 years and less than 29 years of age on date of application.
Please visit our careers page on https://www.military.ie/en/careers/current-competitions/ to view Terms and Conditions containing information on eligibility criteria and selection process
Naval Service Current Careers Competitions
Naval Service Marine Engineering Officer:
https://www.military.ie/en/careers/current-competitions/
Naval Service Direct Entry Officer:
https://www.military.ie/en/careers/current-competitions /
Naval Service Radio Radar Technician (Electronics Technician):
https://www.military.ie/en/careers/current-competitions/
Naval Service Carpenter/Hull Artificer (Carpenter – Joiners/Shipwright):
https://www.military.ie/en/careers/current-competitions/
Naval Service Electrical Artificer (Electrical technician/Electrician):
https://www.military.ie/en/careers/current-competitions/
Naval Service Engine Room Artificer (Maintenance Engineer/Technician):
https://www.military.ie/en/careers/current-competitions/
Naval Service Direct Entry Chef:
https://www.military.ie/en/careers/current-competitions/
Defence Forces
Re-Enlistment Permanent Defence Forces (Privates and NCOs)
Re-Enlistment The Defence Forces are looking for ex service personnel who have served in the Irish Permanent Defence Forces, if you meet the requirements and wish to be considered for re-enlistment follow the link: https://www.military.ie/en/careers/re-join/
Re-Enlistment Permanent Defence Forces (Commissioned Officers)
The Defence Forces are looking for officers who have served in the Irish Permanent Defence Forces, if you meet the requirements and wish to be considered for re-joining.
Follow the link: https://www.military.ie/en/careers/re-join/