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11th March 2026
med tech firmIrish offices of Stryker hit as part of global cyber attack linked to Iran-backed group
Courts MartialArmy officer appears in military court charged with racial slur and possession of smoke grenades
UNIFIL
Israeli tanks and soldiers have entered Lebanese territory near Irish peacekeeping outpost
Lebanese sources have said that the IDF soldiers and the tanks were spotted on a roadway inside the Lebanese side of the line.
This week
8th March 2026 - 12th March 2026
direct actionCabinet hears of new laws to allow boarding of 'Shadow Fleet' vessels by Defence Forces
Last week
1st March 2026 - 7th March 2026
The Morning Lead
US sinking of Iranian warship with 180 on board 'appears unlawful', ex-Defence Forces chief says
Questions have been raised in recent days over both whether the US and Israeli strikes on Iran are in breach of international law, and whether the Iranian ship sunk over hundreds of miles from its shores was a legitimate target.
South of the LitaniIsraeli army issue warning of major military action across South lebanon where Irish troops based
Army ranger WingHell Week, anyone? Ireland's special forces unit is considering recruiting from the public
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defence diplomacyIreland to send military officers to US, Britain and France as defence attachés for first time
LimerickA prosecuting barrister has blamed budget overruns for a delay in the trials of three gardaí
Last month
February 2026
Security planning underway for Keir Starmer visit to east Cork next month for major summit
Sources have said that Starmer and a team from Downing Street are set to arrive in Cork on 13 March.
The Morning Lead
Pressure on security at 40 EU presidency meetings due to clash with Trump visit and sporting events
The Journal has obtained exclusive details in regard to the security operations for the EU Presidency, urgent anti drone training for soldiers and a major summit in Dublin.
Military oversightOversight committee chair criticises military for increase in 'inappropriate behaviour' cases
National SecurityDefence Minister cites 'vulnerable' maritime infrastructure and launches security 'action plan'
The Morning Lead
Irish naval officers could be deployed as liaisons on foreign ships under new security plan
The proposals are to be contained in the Maritime Security Strategy which will be released this morning at a ceremony in Dublin.
new carsFrench company KNDS to provide new armoured vehicles for Irish military as negotiations begin
Kenmare
Gardaí in Kerry rearrest chief suspect in Michael Gaine murder probe
Michael ‘Mike’ Gaine (56) was first reported missing almost a year ago on 21 March last, in May his death was declared a murder when his remains were found near his farm.
lubricating the diplomacy
Going nuclear and the King of Pop: Inside three days of the Munich Security Conference
This weekend News Correspondent Niall O’Connor reported from the Munich Security Conference.
Kaja KallasEU diplomatic chief calls for member states to move towards a European mutual defence strategy
Helen McEntee
Irish Defence Minister says Ireland considering boarding and inspecting Russian Shadow Fleet ships
Helen McEntee, who is also Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, was speaking to The Journal today as she attends meetings at the Munich Security Conference.
munich security conference
From secret talks on nuclear weapons to Viktor Orbán's belly - Day Two at Munich Conference
The Journal is in Munich covering the three day event and has been chatting to global policymakers and military leaders.
Helen McEntee
Minister says Irish Government disagrees with Rubio's Munich comments on 'climate change cult'
Helen McEntee, who is also Defence Minister, was speaking to The Journal today in Munich as she attended meetings.
Diplomatic Mission
Rubio tells Munich Security Conference UN has played 'no role' in resolving world's conflicts
Rubio’s speech this year was much more conciliatory in tone than Vance’s diatribe last year and said that the US and Europe should work together.
security gaps
Minister says he's open to police from other countries helping with security for EU Presidency
Concerns have been raised that gaps in Ireland’s military and security capabilities could put events held during the presidency of the bloc under threat.
security conference
A year on from the JD Vance speech that stunned Europe, what can we expect in Munich?
Jaws were on the floor last year when Vance rode in to declare there was a “new sheriff in town” – will the message from Marco Rubio this year be different?
garda probeTwo Limerick gardaí have five-year-long suspensions lifted as fallout from trial continues
no accessAir traffic controller shortage has closed areas of Irish airspace more than 10 times in six weeks
Garda dispute
Policing cover for St Patrick's Day events in doubt as gardaí to take industrial action
The Garda Representative Association met for a special delegates conference in Kilkenny today.
cyber crime
Interpol investigators on the gangs behind those +44 calls and how criminals are exploiting AI
News Correspondent Niall O’Connor travelled to Interpol’s Headquarters in Lyon to meet international crime investigators.
Limerick corruptionTrial of Limerick car dealer accused of corrupt payment to garda detective has collapsed
Defence ForcesRevised defence plan deadlines to be brought to Cabinet tomorrow as some projects pushed back
Organised Crime
Interpol organised crime chief says the pressure is still on to extradite Daniel Kinahan from Dubai
David Caunter, who is Interpol’s Director of Organised and Emerging Crimes bureau, was speaking to The Journal at the Interpol’s headquarters in Lyon, France.
