Defence Forces Ireland: 3 books

A very brief history of Ireland's Defence Forces. The tradition of service and loyalty, that runs as a theme throughout our history, was set by the Volunteers in 1913 and is continued to this day in the modern Defence Forces. Our history is in essence a history of the State.

Tackling the contemporary defence challenges requires innovative and informed thinking. The 2011 Defence Forces Review demonstrates clearly that this type of thinking is present, not just throughout every level of the Defence Forces, but also throughout the wider Defence Community. This year we have...

Explore the many testimonies and accounts of the surviving leaders, the veterans and volunteers who took part in the historic events of Ireland's 1916 Rising, the War of Independence and Civil War, along with a plethora of supporting documentation gathered from the participants through the unique...