# Defence

Last month

February 2023

# Washington DC

Tánaiste: Ireland needs to change military culture to attract recruits to Defence Forces

Micheál Martin was in Washington for meeting with US politicians and for briefings at the White House.

9.4k

Feb 9th 2023, 5:57 PM

# Defence

Try-saving tackles and rib-ticklers with Ireland centre Garry Ringrose

The 28-year-old had some big moments in defence against Wales last weekend.

7.5k

Feb 9th 2023, 6:00 AM

This year

2023

# Defence

Govt plans to review 'Triple Lock' system and how foreign missions for Ranger Wing are approved

The issue of deploying the Army Ranger Wing to protect a diplomatic mission in Kyiv is seen an example why the legislation change is needed.

11.8k

Jan 17th 2023, 1:59 PM

# Defence

Former Liverpool defender Lovren rejects accusations of fascism

A controversial video appeared after Croatia eliminated Brazil on penalties in the quarter-finals in Qatar.

7.6k

Jan 7th 2023, 4:48 PM

Last year

2022

# Defence

Action on pay imperative if Govt serious about overhauling Defence Forces, PDFORRA insists

The group is holding its annual delegate conference in Ballybofey, Co Donegal.

14.6k

Updated

Oct 5th 2022, 10:23 PM

# Defence

Ireland to step up security around offshore pipelines after Nord Stream blasts

Simon Coveney said there will be an increase in patrols by the Naval Service and Air Corps.

18.2k

Oct 4th 2022, 7:05 PM

# Annual Report

Defence Forces units train with NATO and EU partners but retention concerns continue

The Department of Defence and Defence Forces annual report was launched this week.

17.8k

Aug 5th 2022, 2:06 PM

# Defence spending

Pay increases and funding boost for radar sought as part of €8 billion defence proposals

A decision on the Commission on the Defence Forces will be brought to Cabinet today.

16.4k

Jul 12th 2022, 12:11 AM

# Defence

Nato hails 'historic day' as membership process for Sweden and Finland launched

Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg said it is the fastest accession process in the alliance’s history.

7.4k

Jul 5th 2022, 2:19 PM

# Commission on Defence

Row between two government departments over cost of ramping up Ireland's Defence spending

Simon Coveney was due to deliver an action plan on defence to Cabinet in June.

29.6k

Jul 1st 2022, 12:05 AM

# War

Nato leaders denounce Russia's 'appalling cruelty' in Ukraine as Moscow threatens Norway

The dispute comes as Russia’s war in Ukraine takes centre stage at a Nato summit in Madrid.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been invited to participate and will speak twice via videolink.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will urge his NATO allies to boost their defence spending in response to Russia's invasion.

31.6k

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Jun 29th 2022, 4:40 PM

# Podcast

The Explainer: What's the future of EU defence - and how does Ireland play a role?

On this week’s episode, former army officer Tom Clonan talks to Michelle Hennessy about how the European Union’s defence strategy is evolving.

3.4k

Jun 21st 2022, 5:00 PM

# Defence

‘Thrown under the bus’ – Max Verstappen criticises FIA over Michael Masi sacking

Australian Masi was removed as Formula One’s race director last week in the wake of the controversial end to the 2021 title race.

5.2k

Feb 24th 2022, 4:53 PM

# Irish Abroad

Ex-Munster man Flannery handed permanent contract at Harlequins

The former Ireland hooker joined the Premiership club in 2020.

21.7k

Feb 16th 2022, 9:47 AM

# Analysis

What will next week's Russian manoeuvres off Ireland look like and what's the overall strategy?

Security expert Declan Power equates the Russian exercise to a burglar testing the windows of a house.

41.4k

Jan 29th 2022, 12:05 AM

# Defence

Women of Honour Group to meet Taoiseach after Defence meeting walk out

The women of Honour group have been campaigning for a full review of how the Defence Forces handled their complaints.

6.5k

Jan 26th 2022, 12:47 PM

# Defence Forces

Women of Honour group slams 'pointless' review into Defence Forces sexual misconduct allegations

The Women of Honour group walked out of a meeting with Simon Coveney today and said it would not be participating.

20.1k

Updated

Jan 25th 2022, 6:58 PM

All time

# Analysis

Lowe's tackle, Ringrose and Conway's save, and Gibson-Park's rescues

Some of Ireland’s big defensive plays against the All Blacks will live long in the memory.

28.8k

Nov 15th 2021, 7:59 PM

# Defence

'It derails your focus from football' - Cavanagh says Tyrone are right to decline Covid questions

The Red Hand refused to entertain any questions about their Covid situation at their All-Ireland final media event.

7.7k

Sep 1st 2021, 5:17 PM

# Defence

US outlast Spain to make Olympic basketball semis

The three-time defending champions will now face either Australia or Argentina to decide who plays the final on Saturday.

8.3k

Aug 3rd 2021, 8:14 AM

# experience

Two-time tourist Furlong set for big Lions impact as Aki makes presence felt

The Wexford man was a Test starter last time around in 2017.

9.1k

Jun 25th 2021, 3:31 PM

# Defence

Hungarian prime minister 'agrees' with fans booing Irish footballers taking a knee

‘If you are a guest in a country, then understand its culture, and don’t provoke the locals or the host.’

48.3k

Updated

Jun 10th 2021, 3:00 PM

# Defence

Shaw vows to help fan who allegedly faces Old Trafford ban for throwing scarf at him

The England international reached out to the fan who was reputedly thrown out of Old Trafford following the incident.

7.7k

May 19th 2021, 2:07 PM

# Defence

Baxter has Leinster homework done as Exeter prepare to put Champions Cup title on the line

The Chiefs beat Racing in last season’s final to land their first European title.

8.6k

Apr 8th 2021, 6:00 AM

# Review

Andy Farrell's Ireland show promise but hard work is still ahead

The lineout and scrum were superb during this championship but there’s lots of work to do elsewhere.

13.2k

Mar 24th 2021, 7:52 AM

# Defence

Contepomi backs James Lowe to respond for Ireland amidst criticism

The Leinster assistant coach acknowledged that Lowe is better known for his attacking qualities.

11.8k

Mar 15th 2021, 6:52 PM

# ROG

How Ronan O'Gara has helped turn La Rochelle into Top 14 contenders

The 43-year-old Cork man has had an impact on the French club’s defence and attack.

47.2k

Feb 20th 2021, 8:00 AM

# Analysis

'Playing like absolute giants' - How Connacht caused an upset against Leinster

Andy Friend’s side defended aggressively and kicked intelligently to pull off their victory in Dublin.

9.8k

Jan 5th 2021, 10:49 AM

# woes

McFarland defends Ulster form after Ferris questions province's quality

Ulster have had suffered two defeats in the Champions Cup over the past fortnight.

7.6k

Dec 23rd 2020, 9:05 AM

# Under Pressure

Guardiola warns Arsenal not to make ‘big mistake’ by sacking Mikel Arteta

The Gunners tumbled out of the Carabao Cup with a 4-1 defeat to Manchester City.

5.5k

Dec 23rd 2020, 8:39 AM

# Under fire

Millwall boss insists supporters are behind eradicating racial discrimination

The club’s fans were heavily criticised for booing players taking the knee before their match against Derby last Saturday.

2.6k

Dec 9th 2020, 8:46 AM

# Stepper

Hot-stepping Lyttle honing in on rounding out his skillset with Ulster

‘I’m not the biggest so I have to avoid people some way.’

3.7k

Nov 28th 2020, 7:30 AM

# 13

Analysis: Captaincy adds to Garry Ringrose's ever-growing repertoire

The Leinster man has been excellent in recent weeks and will be key against Saracens.

9.1k

Sep 16th 2020, 7:30 PM

# Analysis

How Leinster's relentless defence shut Ulster down after a promising start

Leo Cullen’s men retained their Guinness Pro14 title with an excellent defensive performance.

21.3k

Sep 14th 2020, 2:10 PM

# Analysis

Sexton and Connors set the tone as Leinster's defence smothers Munster

Stuart Lancaster’s charges shut down Munster’s early attempts to get a foothold in the game.

26.0k

Sep 7th 2020, 9:30 PM

# Online abuse

'It said ‘I hope your kids get coronavirus' and 'I hope they die in a house fire’' - Patrick McClean defends brother James

The Ireland winger was fined two weeks’ wages by his club Stoke City last week for an ill-judged Instagram post.

75.3k

Mar 31st 2020, 8:02 PM

# on trial

Alex Salmond lodges special defences to accusations of sexual assault

The former first minister of Scotland is at the High Court in Edinburgh for the first day of his trial.

18.6k

Mar 9th 2020, 4:01 PM

# Defence

Adesanya beats Romero at UFC 248 but crowd are left wanting more

During an often bizarre contest, boos rang out across the arena as the two fighters kept contact to a minimum.

9.3k

Mar 8th 2020, 9:34 AM

# Defence

Joshua closing in on Pulev scrap at Tottenham Stadium

The 38-year-old Bulgarian claimed in a Facebook post that he has signed a deal to face the unified champion.

5.9k

Mar 2nd 2020, 12:42 PM

# Defence

'If Murray is playing that first half for England, he's probably man of the match'

Ireland lock James Ryan says the forwards need to make life easier for Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton.

59.1k

Updated

Feb 25th 2020, 3:00 PM