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'The tip of the iceberg' - Second army whistleblower hits out over abuse allegations

A second army whistleblower has commended retired army captain Dr Tom Clonan's recent radio interview regarding sexual abuse and bullying within the Irish Defence Forces (IDF). 64-year-old Anthony O' Brien, who himself is also a former member of the ...

15 Sept 2021 at 15:10

National News

President Higgins praises survivors and backs review into alleged army sex abuse

President Michael D Higgins has thrown his support behind a review into the Irish Defence Forces (IDF) following multiple accusations of bullying and sexual abuse levelled against the organisation. He used his speech at the Defence Forces’ Values ...

22 Sept 2021 at 17:55

Community

Gender: Limerick to Lebanon review ceremony hears that army should 'reflect society'

JUST 19 of the almost 350 Irish soldiers deploying to Lebanon as part of an upcoming UN mission are women — a figure which has prompted the country’s army chief to pledge his commitment to increased diversity in the ranks. Chief of Staff of the ...

06 Nov 2017 at 06:01

National News

Man in his 50's suffers serious injuries following explosion in Dublin

Gardaí and emergency services are currently attending the scene of an explosion that occurred at a residence in Tallaght, Dublin 24, this morning, Wednesday, March 26, 2025. A man, aged in his 50s, has been removed from the scene to Tallaght ...

26 Mar 2025 at 15:14

Local News

Port company to monitor levels at lake above Limerick village that caused flooding

THE man-made lake above Foynes which casued flooding of the flying boat museum last year is to be retained to provide a vital independent supply of water in the event of fire at the port. But the Shannon Foynes Port Company, which owns the ...

19 May 2018 at 17:00

National News

Irish lawyers protest over 'pitiful' rates of pay for legal aid in criminal cases

A group of defence lawyers gathered across Ireland this morning for the second time in as many months to protest low rates of pay for legal aid in criminal cases. Both junior and senior lawyers stood outside courthouses, including the ...

04 Apr 2022 at 16:05

National News

Discovery of illegal substances in military barracks leads to Defence Forces arrest

A member of the Defence Forces has been arrested following the discovery of illegal substances at a Cork barracks. A search of sections of Collins Barracks was recently carried out in collaboration with An Garda Síochána following an ...

28 Mar 2024 at 15:19

National News

Coveney to establish independent review of Defence Forces harassment 'in coming weeks'

The Minister for Defence intends to establish an independent review of reported harassment in the Defence Forces "in the coming weeks". Minister Simon Coveney made the comments yesterday at the Biennial Delegate Conference of the ...

24 Nov 2021 at 10:54

What's On

Military bands march on Limerick's University Concert Hall

THE mighty Military Bands and Pipes of the Defence Forces will march on Limerick this June for a huge concert. The Summer Proms event takes place in the UCH and features “an eclectic mix of music” according to conductor Captain ...

03 Jun 2017 at 09:30

National News

Defence Forces whistleblower claims more allegations will rock the army in coming weeks

A former soldier and whistleblower has claimed that more allegations are on the way against the Irish Defence Forces (IDF) in the next few weeks. Dr Tom Clonan spoke to KFM Radio, where he discussed the recently released RTE ...

14 Sept 2021 at 15:38

National News

Women of Honour programme members express concerns over Simon Coveney's interim measures

Those featured in the Women of Honour (WOH) group have raised concerns about the interim measures that have been put in place by the Minister for Defence. The group previously came to public attention through the RTÉ Radio ...

11 Oct 2021 at 10:39

Local News

€2.3 million Foynes flood defence work to begin in September

A €2.3m project to boost the flood defences in Foynes is set to get underway in September, with the work due to be completed in early 2017. Contracts to construct a permanent tidal defence barrier were signed this week by ...

17 Aug 2016 at 13:52

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