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Naval Service strength at lowest ebb in 42 years 
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Women only account for 7% of members of Ireland's Defence Forces

Wed, 17 Feb, 2021

Largest commissioning ceremony of new Defence Forces officers takes place today
Largest commissioning ceremony of new Defence Forces officers takes place today

The largest commissioning ceremony of new Defence Forces officers in the history of the state takes place today.

Fri, 26 Jan, 2018

LÉ Aisling was sold with €16,000 worth of fuel onboard
LÉ Aisling was sold with €16,000 worth of fuel onboard

The Dutchman who purchased former Naval Service ship LÉ Aisling for the bargain price of €110,000 got an added bonus — there was €16,000 of fuel onboard.

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VIDEO: Coveney committed to buying more ships for navy
VIDEO: Coveney committed to buying more ships for navy

Simon Coveney believes the Navy will take part in more overseas missions in the future, is committed to buying it more new ships and described the welcome home for LÉ Eithne as the "highlight" of his career as defence minister.

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