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The Irish Defence Forces Podcast aims to provide interesting content on all aspects of the Irish military. It is a production of the Defence Forces Public Relations Branch.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this, the 7th and final episode of Season 4 we speak to three members of the 1st Mechanised Infantry Company about the recent Infantry Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) upgradeLieutenant Shay Byrne (Acting APC Captain) , Sergeant Deccie Conroy (APC Sergeant), Private Evan Lynch (APC Crewman) talk to us about their experiences, both at home and overseas, operating our Infantry Armoured Personnel Carrier. The Irish Defence Forces Podcast aims to provide interesting content on all aspects of the Irish military. It is a production of the Defence Forces Public Relations Branch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In today's episode we speak to Comdt Gavin Egerton and Lt Rory Behan about the the largest Corps of the Irish Army, the Infantry Corps. We discuss its history, its various roles and learn about the newly relaunched Infantry Ethos and Infantry Principles.Read more about the Infantry Ethos: https://www.military.ie/en/who-we-are/army/army-corps/infatnry-corps/infantry_principles_and_history.pdfThe Irish Defence Forces Podcast aims to provide interesting content on all aspects of the Irish military. It is a production of the Defence Forces Public Relations Branch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode we speak to Lieutenant Colonel Tom Freyne (Officer Commanding the Army Equitation School), Second Lieutenant Michaeli Byrne (Riding Officer), Corporal Barry Kehoe (Groom and Acting Yard Sergeant) to discuss the career opportunities available in the Army Equitation School based in McKee Barracks, Dublin. The Irish Defence Forces Podcast aims to provide interesting content on all aspects of the Irish military. It is a production of the Defence Forces Public Relations Branch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On today’s show we speak to Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Seán Clancy and take a look back at some big items from his first year in office. Our conversation ranges from Defence Forces operations both at home and overseas, implementing recommendations from the Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces, organisation culture, recruitment and retention. The Irish Defence Forces Podcast aims to provide interesting content on all aspects of the Irish military. It is a production of the Defence Forces Public Relations Branch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode we speak to Sub-Lieutenant Fergus Munday, Navigation Officer on the LÉ James Joyce, Chief Petty Officer James Lahive, Coxswain of the LÉ James Joyce, Able Mechanician Brian Molloy, Crew member of the LÉ James Joyce about the recent Naval Service diplomatic mission to the United States and Canada. The Irish Defence Forces Podcast aims to provide interesting content on all aspects of the Irish military. It is a production of the Defence Forces Public Relations Branch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode we speak to Captain Richie Barber, Lieutenant Leah McEvoy, Battalion Sergeant Major Anthony Jinx and Private Shannon Thomas about the opportunities that serving members have to play, coach and referee soccer in the Defence Forces. Time Stamps:0.43: Guest Introductions5.55: History of Soccer in the Defence Forces, FAI Affiliation & International Caps.11.55: Men's Soccer37.58: Women's Soccer49.40: Domestic Tournaments56.00: RefereeingThe Irish Defence Forces Podcast aims to provide interesting content on all aspects of the Irish military. It is a production of the Defence Forces Public Relations Branch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the first episode of season 4 we speak to Corporal Cathy Jennings, a Crewman in 302 Squadron, Irish Air Corps. Cathy speaks to us about her first four years in the Irish Defence Forces, from joining the Army as a Recruit to becoming the first ever female Crewman in the history of the Irish Air Corps. In this time Cathy has also completed a tour of duty with UNDOF in Syria, became a qualified Emergency Medical Technician and she speaks to us about her experiences of having a job that “seems too good to be true”! The Irish Defence Forces Podcast aims to provide interesting content on all aspects of the Irish military. It is a production of the Defence Forces Public Relations Branch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This episode features Captain Steve Keane, an officer in the Computer Incident Response Team of the Defence Forces Communications and Information Services Corps. Captain Keane gives an overview of the principles of cyber security and cyber security in the Defence Forces.The Irish Defence Forces Podcast aims to provide interesting content on all aspects of the Irish military. It is a production of the Defence Forces Public Relations Branch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1On this episode we welcome on the Course Sergeant for the 2021 Army Ranger Wing Special Operations Forces Qualification Course. The Course Sergeant talks about the make up of the ARW SOF-Q Course, and gives some advice on and experience of passing the course and becoming a member of the Army Ranger Wing. For operational security reasons the identity of members of the Army Ranger Wing are not made public.The Irish Defence Forces Podcast aims to provide interesting content on all aspects of the Irish military. It is a production of the Defence Forces Public Relations Branch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This episode features an account of Naval Service participation as part of Operation Pontus in the Mediterranean Sea in response to the migrant crisis between 2015 and 2017. With Captain Kenneth Minihane, Lieutenant Commander Alan Flynn and Warrant Office Sean Duignam.The Irish Defence Forces Podcast aims to provide interesting content on all aspects of the Irish military. It is a production of the Defence Forces Public Relations Branch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode we meet the School Commandant of the Defence Forces Physical Education School, Commandant James Leddingham, Sergeant Jim Maguire, a Physical Training Instructor in the School, former inter-county hurler and four time All-Star Lieutenant Paul Murphy, and Chief Defence Forces Physiotherapist, Eimear Ní Fhallúin, who are talking all things military fitness and sport within the Defence Forces. The Irish Defence Forces Podcast aims to provide interesting content on all aspects of the Irish military. It is a production of the Defence Forces Public Relations Branch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode we welcome on Airman Tadgh Weadick of 302 Squadron in the Irish Air Corps. A qualified winch operator, emergency medical technician and helicopter air crew, he shares his experiences on the job, from training, to working as part of the Emergency Aeromedical Service, to instructing students on the air crew course and beyond.The Irish Defence Forces Podcast aims to provide interesting content on all aspects of the Irish military. It is a production of the Defence Forces Public Relations Branch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode we welcome on Commandant (retired) Miriam McCann, Company Sergeant (retired) Bernadette Kelly and Corporal Paula Dowling, who share their experiences of joining the Defence Forces in the early eighties as woman joined the Defence Forces for the first time.The Irish Defence Forces Podcast aims to provide interesting content on all aspects of the Irish military. It is a production of the Defence Forces Public Relations Branch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode we welcome on Lieutenant (NS) Gary Jordon, project officers for the mid-life refit of the Irish Naval Vessel LÉ Roisín. Lieutenant (NS) Jordan covers the process of extending the life of LÉ Roisín into the next 15 years. The Irish Defence Forces Podcast aims to provide interesting content on all aspects of the Irish military. It is a production of the Defence Forces Public Relations Branch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this weeks episode we welcome on Commandant Geraldine Browne, Officer Commanding 505 Squadron of the Irish Air Corps, who speaks about Air Traffic Control in the Irish Air Corps.The Irish Defence Forces Podcast aims to provide interesting content on all aspects of the Irish military. It is a production of the Defence Forces Public Relations Branch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Recorded on the 13th of May 2021, this episode features a conversation with Minister for Defence and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Simon Coveney TD. Our conversation ranges from Ireland's Defence architecture, to Defence Forces pay and conditions, to the Commission on the Defence Forces, overseas and beyond. The Irish Defence Forces Podcast aims to provide interesting content on all aspects of the Irish military. It is a production of the Defence Forces Public Relations Branch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the first episode in season 3 of the podcast we welcome onto the show Commandant Sharon McManus, Captain Brian Coughlan and Lieutenant Donal Clare, who speak about the process of becoming an engineer officer in the Defence Forces.The episode covers the benefits of the programme, the Cadetship and the Engineer Young Officers while also outlining some of the principles and roles of engineers in the Defence Forces. The Irish Defence Forces Podcast aims to provide interesting content on all aspects of the Irish military. It is a production of the Defence Forces Public Relations Branch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode we welcome Sergeant Joe Meade and Corporal John Joyce onto the show to talk about recruit training in the Army. Both Sergeant Meade and Corporal Joyce are experienced in the process of training new general service inductees into the Army and cover drill, weapons training, fitness, tactical training, mental and physical robustness and more.The Irish Defence Forces Podcast aims to provide interesting content on all aspects of the Irish military. It is a production of the Defence Forces Public Relations Branch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This weeks episode looks at the Pilatus PC-12 Spectre aircraft, newly introduced to the fleet of the Irish Air Corps. Officer Commanding 104 Squadron, Commandant Mick Barcoe, takes us through the aircraft's characteristics, roles and operations.The Irish Defence Forces Podcast aims to provide interesting content on all aspects of the Irish military. It is a production of the Defence Forces Public Relations Branch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this weeks episode we speak to a member of the Ordnance Corps, and Mr Padraig O'Connor from the Irish robotics company REAMDA, on the new Explosive Ordnance Disposal Robot, the REACHER, and on the history of remotely operated bomb disposal vehicles in Ireland.The Irish Defence Forces Podcast aims to provide interesting content on all aspects of the Irish military. It is a production of the Defence Forces Public Relations Branch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A great insight into a part of the Military that the public wouldn't normally be aware of. Well presented, concise and very topical in light of recent events. Very well spoken by the officer concerned, Captain Steven Keane.
I know Ronnie very well, and always held him in the highest esteem and will look forward to listening to this podcast, as I know he's very passionate about military history. Harpo 😀