Person: Ger Aherne

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Relationship between military and civil service is ‘toxic’

A former senior army officer has claimed that civilian officials in the Department of Defence are interfering with operational issues, which should only be a matter for the Defence Forces.

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Group to take soldiers’ pay battle to ballot box

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Dept of Defence ‘ignored pleas for military families’, says former social worker

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Retired lieutenant colonel: ‘Neglect of Defence Forces exposes Ireland’

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'Morale at all-time-low' in 'broken' Defence Forces, Cork parade hears

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Ex-general criticises border security approach

Army depletion bad news if Brexit is hard

A security analyst believes the Defence Forces will find it difficult to manage and police a ‘hard’ border post-Brexit.

Fri, 25 Aug, 2017

‘Unlikely’ border could be sealed in crisis, warns expert

Government cutbacks make it unlikely the Defence Forces and the gardaí could prevent an outbreak of foot- and-mouth, swine flu, or avian flu spreading from the North into the Republic, according to a former senior army officer.

Tue, 05 May, 2015

Two changes for St Brigid's ahead of club final

The St. Brigid's team for Sunday's AIB All-Ireland Club SFC final against Ballymun Kickhams has been announced.

Wed, 13 Mar, 2013

Far-flung fans keep flags flying

THE All-Ireland SFC semi-final between Cork and Dublin will captivate fans far beyond Croke Park.

Sat, 21 Aug, 2010

UN takes over Chad mission amid violence fears

CONTROL of the Chad peacekeeping mission involving Irish troops was yesterday handed over to the United Nations amid growing fears of more rebel violence and a possible influx of refugees fleeing neighbouring Darfur.

Mon, 16 Mar, 2009

Cork hoping forward power can see off Limerick

CORK coach Tony Leahy is cautiously optimistic his side can retain their Munster U21 football title against Limerick at the Gaelic Grounds tonight (7pm).

Wed, 13 Apr, 2005

Down humble Limerick at Gaelic Grounds

Limerick 0-07 Down 1-08

Sun, 13 Feb, 2005

Athea turn on the style to get the better of Ballylanders

Athea 0-14 Ballylanders 0-11

Mon, 23 Aug, 2004

Injury problems mar preparations of All-Ireland Colleges finalists

ST KIERAN’S (Kilkenny) and Gort Community Schools (Galway) have serious injury worries ahead of tomorrow’s All-Ireland Colleges SHC semi-final at Boherlahan (3.30pm).

Sat, 05 Apr, 2003