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Chambers calls for urgent action on Defence Forces retention issues
Fianna Fáil European Election candidate for the Midlands North West, Senator Lisa Chambers, has expressed deep concern over the current strength of the Defence Forces, which fell to 7,500 personnel last month.
Air Corps and navy called into action to monitor Russian vessels over Galway-Iceland sub-sea cable
Irish defence forces aircraft and shis were called into action this week off the Galway coast after being alerted to the presence of two Russian Government vessels sailing in the area of the recently-laid Galway to Iceland communications subsea cable.
Busy weekend for Mayo Mountain Rescue Team
Mayo Mountain Rescue Team (MMRT) and the other rescue and support services on hand last Sunday for the Reek Sunday pilgrimage assisted eight different pilgrims who got into difficulty on the pilgrimage climb.
‘Now is the time to deliver on promises for Army HQ and improved pay for our soldiers’ - Moran
Speaking to the Athlone Advertiser this week, former Minister of State, Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran, has stressed the implementation importance of recommendations forwarded to the Government from the findings of the Commission on the Defence Forces.
Man rescued from Clifden Quay after fall
Clifden RNLI joined a multi-agency response in Clifden earlier this week when a man fell into the water at Clifden Quay.
NUI Galway research to develop solutions for Defence Forces
Two NUI Galway projects have been selected to develop solutions for operational challenges facing the Defence Forces.
Council Cathaoirleach affords Defence Forces Commission submission views
As the Commission on the Defence Forces unveils its comprehensive report, Cllr Frankie Keena, Cathaoirleach, Westmeath County Council, spoke with the Athlone Advertiser, noting his submission thoughts prior to the publication on Wednesday morning.
Athlone Town Mayor expresses due gratitude to Defence Force members
Athlone Town Mayor, Cllr Aengus O’Rourke, has expressed his due gratitude to the consistent support afforded to the State by members of the Defence Forces.
Athlone Town Mayor expresses due gratitude to Defence Forces
Athlone Town Mayor, Cllr Aengus O’Rourke, has expressed his due gratitude to the consistent support afforded to the State by members of the Defence Forces.
Councillor notes air of despair as soldiers depart for Syria
Fianna Fáil Councillor, Aengus O’Rourke has reiterated his stance of support for the Defence Forces members at Custume Barracks as they depart for a tour of duty in Syria, reinforcing his message to the Government to adequately remunerate serving soldiers in reflection of their current role in our communities.
