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Tomorrow on #STANDEASY “The Foundations of Neutrality in International Law: What It Is (and Is Not)” Dr Veronica Barry @ucddublin joins me to examine neutrality from antiquity to WWI — including the Hague Conventions and the collapse of neutral protections during total war.

Yesterday, Wednesday, 06 MAY 2026, the 102nd State Commemoration of the 1916 Rising took place at Arbour Hill. The ceremony at Arbour Hill first began in 1923, with the first State commemoration taking place in 1924. Since then, the ceremony has taken place annually at the Church of the Sacred Heart, the Church of the Defence Forces, which is collocated with the burial site of the executed leaders of 1916. President Catherine Connolly laid a wreath in solemn tribute to those who died for Irish freedom. The ceremony was attended by Taoiseach Micheál Martin, the Tánaiste Simon Harris, The Minister for Defence Helen McEntee, Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Rossa Mulcahy, past and present members of the Defence Forces, members of Government, relatives of the 1916 leaders and relatives of others who fought in the Rising. #ÓglaighnahÉireann #DefendOurState

Chair European Union Military Committee met today with H. E. Mr Walid Haidar to exchange views on regional security and the situation in Lebanon. The European Union remains a steadfast partner, committed to Lebanon’s stability and the strengthening of its state institutions. Ongoing EU support, including through the European Peace Facility, continues to reinforce the Lebanese Armed Forces as a key pillar of national stability. In line with recent discussions at the Foreign Affairs Council, the EU will continue to stand alongside Lebanon, working closely with Member States and in coordination with the United Nations. The exchange reaffirmed the EU’s comprehensive and long-term engagement in support of a stable, sovereign, and secure Lebanon. #EU #Lebanon #Security #Defence #Partnership #Stability #EUMC #CSDP #EUDefence

⚠️"Ireland's procurement system is designed around one question: what delivers value for money today? Defence procurement must answer a different question entirely. What keeps us safe in scenarios we hope never arrive?"

A well equipped multi mission patrol vessel. Something 🇮🇪 could do with. @MichealMartinTD @SimonHarrisTD @HMcEntee @IRLDeptDefence

Limerick City and County Council is delighted to announce a major addition to the Riverfest Limerick 2026 programme with the Irish Naval Service vessel LÉ George Bernard Shaw due to dock in Limerick City and open its decks to the public for FREE. limerick.ie/council/newsro…

IDA and EI will no longer need ministerial sign off to back defence linked firms buff.ly/M6v6Rdz

Kyiv 🇺🇦 Engagement with Ukraine’s Minister for Veterans Affairs @nt_kalmykova highlights an essential dimension of this war: those who have served. Caring for veterans is not only a national responsibility — it is part of long-term resilience, recovery and security. Ukraine is building systems under the most demanding conditions, ensuring support, reintegration, and dignity for those who defended their country. This effort matters not only for Ukraine’s future but also for Europe’s security. Discussions also touched on international initiatives supporting veterans, including the @WeAreInvictus Games, reflecting the broader importance of recovery, resilience, and community. @CMC_NATO #Ukraine #Veterans #Resilience #Security #EUDefence

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A privilege to be at Sarsfield Barracks, Limerick today for the Review of the 128 Inf Bn by Minister for Defence @HMcEntee. The Battalion deploys to Lebanon in the coming weeks and is led by Lt Col Damian Carroll. We wish all members a safe trip. @defenceforces @irishpolbatt

Best of luck to @TonyG_NS and those involved with this podcast series... an interview here with Prof Ken McDonagh open.spotify.com/episode/4v2PhP….

Look at the tweet below-exact same words used by other international bots spreading misinformation about Ireland

Óglaigh na hÉireann can confirm that an operation took place to transport key Battalion personnel to United Nations Post 2-45 and to return Communications Specialists who had been performing critical maintenance to communication systems and infrastructure. This was a joint operation in a volatile region, involving Army personnel of the 127th Infantry Battalion who conducted a patrol from UNP 2-45 to Beirut and the Air Corps flight crew of the C295 who performed the strategic air lift from Casement Aerodrome to Beirut. This operation demonstrates the strategic reach capability of the Air Corps, as well as the capabilities of our Army personnel employing force protection measures to enable operations in a conflict zone. #Irishdefenceforces #ÓglaighnahÉireann #DefendOurState

"Ireland needs to quadruple the ⁦@naval_service”. Interesting debate on @rteliveline⁩ about the prospect of ⁦@defenceforces⁩ boarding & inspecting Shadow Fleet vessels, and the resources required. ⁦@TonyG_NS ⁦@SRAikenUUP⁩ ⁦@HMcEntee rte.ie/radio/radio1/c…

The DF will run it's "Annual Bands of the DF in Concert" event on Fri 20 Feb 26 in Cork's City Hall. This fundraiser provides support to former members of the DF who have fallen on hard times. Tickets on sale in Merchant's Quay Shopping Centre, Cork from 14 Feb. Please Support!

Tributes paid to Roscommon-born officer killed in British Army training incident. irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/0…

Good to see. Hopefully more First and Second Line Reservists’ skills will be utilised in a similar way going forward.

A member of the Reserve Defence Forces (RDF) has become the first Reservist to receive an Overseas Service Medal following deployment to Cyprus as part of the Irish contingent on the European Union Military Assistance Mission to Ukraine. While in Cyprus, the RDF Officer supported the 4th Demining and Clearance Course delivered by the Cypriot Armed Forces, training Ukrainian personnel in conventional munition identification, clearance and disposal alongside Irish, Cypriot and Greek forces. Serving as an interpreter in Russian and Ukrainian, he contributed across classroom instruction and live range activity, supporting the mission’s operational success. This milestone reflects the growing role and professionalism of the Reserve Defence Forces in operations, both at home and overseas and highlights the continued contribution of Óglaigh na hÉireann to international security. #ÓglaighnahÉireann #DefendOurState #IrishDefenceForces

Irish general in top EU role: Military build-up is not about war - it's about sustaining peace and the current military build up on the continent is about DETERRING armed conflict. jrnl.ie/6932137