The Defence Forces Tribunal has heard testimony alleging that recruits at the Apprentice School in Devoy Barracks, Naas, were subjected to systemic abuse during the 1980s and 1990s. Witness Denis Kennedy, who joined the 54th Platoon in September 1989 at age 16, described his experience as “hell,” alleging physical assaults and psychological mistreatment by a … Read more
Padraic Lenaghan, a former radio technician cadet, has testified before the Defence Forces Tribunal regarding systemic abuse he experienced at the Army Apprentice School at Devoy Barracks in Naas. Mr. Lenaghan alleged that an officer, identified as 2LTB, subjected him and other apprentices to persistent bullying, emotional abuse, and physical intimidation throughout his training in … Read more
Starting June 29th, employees in Ireland with contractual retirement ages below 66 gain the legal right to request an extra year of employment, according to the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment. The Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025 mandates that employers provide a reasoned response to such requests or face fines up to €5,000. … Read more
Defence Forces at a Crossroads: How Driver Fatigue and Ageing Workforces Could Reshape Military Safety Policies By [Your Name] — ### The Hidden Danger: Why Driver Fatigue is a Ticking Time Bomb in the Defence Forces Every year, over 25% of fatal road collisions in Ireland involve someone driving for work—a statistic that should send … Read more
The Irish Edge: Why Adaptability is the Future of Modern Warfare In the high-stakes world of military training, the Sullivan Cup is often referred to as the “Super Bowl of armour competitions.” Hosted at Fort Benning, Georgia, this grueling test of combat excellence pits the best crews from across the United States military against elite … Read more