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The official Twitter page of the Irish Naval Service 🇮🇪 #IrishNavy
Haulbowline, Co. Cork, Ireland
Joined September 2012
The Irish Naval Service offers you a chance to BE MORE. A career that offers leadership, comradeship, mentorship and a chance to be a key member of our ship's crew. The Irish Naval Service career opportunities are open for online applications now on
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Congratulations to Commander Roberta O’Brien who has become the highest ranking female in the history of the #IrishNavy. Cdr O’Brien was amongst the 1st females to join the NS in 1995 & the 1st female ship’s Captain, assuming command of LÉ Aisling in 2008 #womeninleadership 🇮🇪
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It is with deep regret that the Navy can confirm that our colleague and friend L/S Conor Kiely passed today onboard LÉ Róisín after being found in an unresponsive state by his crewmates.The Navy would like to express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of L/S Kiely
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LÉ EITHNE (#P31) alongside Cork #ShineYourLight #StaySafe .#WeAreAllInThisTogether .@defenceforces .#StrengthenTheNation 🇮🇪
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LÉ #JamesJoyce #P62 arrives in #London this morning, berthing alongside HMS Belfast on a courtesy visit in conjunction with @dfatirl , ahead of #StPatricksDay celebrations with @IrelandEmbGB.
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It is with tremendous sadness that we laid our dear friend and colleague, LS Conor Kiely, to rest today. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult and sad time. Conor, we wish you fair winds and following seas. Rest easy, Shipmate. We have the watch.
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LÉ #SamuelBeckett #P61 alongside Dublin where @defenceforces personnel from @7_Inf_Bn, @DF_Engineers & @naval_service are helping to establish a test centre as part of #Óglaighnahéireann’s efforts to generate more capacity to help @HSELive fight #COVID19. #StrengthenTheNation 🇮🇪
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Context of the challenging & complex environment that LÉ #GEORGEBERNARDSHAW #P64 & partners in @IrishCoastGuard & @CastletownRNLI were operating over the last 48h. #Coremariner skills honed through #CPD & #training exercises on a regular basis for interoperability when needed 🇮🇪
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Humbled by the fantastic sendoff from the emergency services @AmbulanceNAS @gardainfo @DubFireBrigade and @DublinPortCo for LÉ WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS #P63 today. We are #Proud to have supported the effort to combat #COVID19 #WeAreInThisTogether 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
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There was no trick-or-treating for the crew of the LÉ Róisín today but there was some scary weather 🎃. Happy Halloween from all on the LÉ Róisín and from all the Irish Naval Service. The Navy is recruiting. To #joinourteam go to
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Today we said a sad goodbye to LE Eithne as the HPV departed the Naval Base for the final time. Built in Verolme in 1984, L.E. Eithne served Ireland for 38 years on missions at home and abroad prior to decommissioning as flagship. #navalservice #navy #bemore #oglaighnaheireann
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When needs must; LÉ GEORGE BERNARD SHAW drives through a force 8 gale earlier today after a child was swept out to sea on an inflatable boat in #Smerwick Harbour. Lucky they were able to make their way ashore & #P64 was stood down along with @IrishCoastGuard R115 & @FenitRnli 🇮🇪
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At midday today the fleet sounded their horns as part of #HeroesAtSeaShoutout, a global salute to #seafarers who continue their efforts to transport food, fuel, goods & vital medical supplies during the #Covid19 emergency. @defenceforces #InThisTogether 🇮🇪
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LÉ GEORGE BERNARD SHAW (P64) transiting through Dalkey Sound at the start of this week 🇮🇪 😎 . Thanks to the 5th Port Dollymount Sea Scouts for the video!
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As Ireland awakes to a new day the crew of LÉ George Bernard Shaw #P64 raises the Flag 🇮🇪and will continue to serve the people of Ireland during this crisis as part of the national effort to fight #COVID19 #StayAtHome
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Congratulations to CPO Patricia O’Sullivan who has become the first women in the history of the Naval Service to achieve the rank of Chief Petty Officer (CPO). Trish is pictured here receiving her new rank marking from her brother Donal. Bravo Zulu! 🇮🇪 #womeninleadership
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From everyone in the @naval_service our thoughts and prayers are with our @defenceforces Peacekeepers in Lebanon, their friends, family and colleagues. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha
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Lost in a sea of stars. & the mesmerising dance of the #auroraborealis. #LÉGEORGEBERNARDSHAW #P64 conducting Maritime Defence & Security Operations under a sky painted with nature's most magnificent show is an experience that words can't capture.#NorthernLights #IrishNavy #BeMore
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LÉ William Butler #Yeats (#P63) currently alongside @portofgalway where earlier today @defenceforces personnel from @AnOic An Chéad Chathlann Coisithe, Ordnance Corps, @DF_Engineers & @naval_service constructed tents to generate more capacity to help @HSELive fight #COVIDー19 🇮🇪
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Batten down the hatches! With all heavy weather checks complete, LÉ #JamesJoyce braces for #stormjorge. #P62 on patrol & ready to respond. @defenceforces 🇮🇪
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On 14 March 2017, our @IrishCoastGuard colleagues onboard #R116 did not return from an Op off the West Coast to help others. The #IrishNavy remembers & we send our thoughts to the families, friends & Colleagues of Paul Ormsby, Mark Duffy, Dara Fitzpatrick and Ciarán Smith, RIP.
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On Friday LÉ EITHNE deployed to @PortofCork. Many thanks to all our Naval Dockyard staff & #P31’s crew, included members of @dfreserve (Cork & Dublin #NSR) who are continuing to work tirelessly to ensure the Flagship will be ready when needed to help @HSELive fight #COVID19. 🇮🇪
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Ireland's Naval Service marks its 75th anniversary - BBC News
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“I'd love to see @GordonRamsay fry an egg in a force 10 gale and then fire a machine gun up on deck” - Petty Officer (Cook) Aileen Hanna onboard LÉ George Bernard Shaw (#P64). @defenceforces 🇮🇪.
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Earlier this week @Corkcoco opened the #Haulbowline Island Amenity Park (currently limited to those living within 5km). This fantastic new attraction for Cork Harbour is right next door to the home of the #IrishNavy 🇮🇪
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5 years ago, our @IrishCoastGuard colleagues in SAR onboard #rescue116 did not return from an operation off the West Coast. The #IrishNavy remembers them & we send our thoughts to the families, friends & colleagues of Paul Ormsby, Mark Duffy, Dara Fitzpatrick & Ciarán Smith, RIP.
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Welcome aboard to the 7 members of the 60th Naval Cadet Class as they embark upon their careers as members of @defenceforces Fair winds and following seas Shipmates 🇮🇪⚓️
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76mm Engage! LÉ George Bernard Shaw #P64 exercising her Primary Armament earlier today! #MondayMotivation @defenceforces 🇮🇪
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It is with deep sadness, we share the passing of our esteemed Naval Service Chaplain, Fr. Des Campion (Naval Chaplain 1988-2024). Fr. Des was a guiding light and source of comfort to all who served. Fair winds and following seas Fr. Des. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
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As part of the ongoing regeneration of the Naval Service Reserve (NSR), a contract has been awarded to an Irish firm for the construction of up to four Motor Launches (MLs). The 14m, twin engine MLs will be deployed to each of the NSR units (Dublin, Waterford, Limerick & Cork).
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"When the first Irish battleship is seen breasting the waves with our own flag to the fore” - #JamesJoyce, #Ulysses . LÉ JAMES JOYCE #P62 will be helping to launch #bloomsday2021 celebrations tomorrow @JoyceTower. @JJ_Gazette @BloomsdayDublin @defenceforces 🇮🇪 @bloomsdayfest ☘️
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Yesterday LÉ #JamesJoyce #P62 conducted a routine training exercise with @IrishCoastGuard Helicopter Rescue-117. @defenceforces 🇮🇪
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Yesterday LÉ George Bernard Shaw #P64 completed 2 days of exercises with @RoyalNavy @hms_tyne. Mainly conducting manoeuvring, comms, RAS & ship handling serials, this was a great opportunity to enhance interoperability & train our sailors🇮🇪🇬🇧. VMT to P281's crew @UKDefenceDublin
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LÉ William Butler Yeats (#P63) departing the Basin at Haulbowline Naval Base last week to commence a #Maritime #Defense and #Security Operation (MDSO) patrol of Ireland's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). @defenceforces 🇮🇪
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On the 01st of September 1946 it was decided that the Marine Service should become a permanent component of the @defenceforces, thus was born the modern day Irish Naval Service. Here’s to 72 years #strengthenthenation #joinourteam
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Close up of P71 🇮🇪⚓ on conclusion of her Sea Acceptance Trials (SATs) in New Zealand 🇳🇿 this week ✅. #navy #IPV #SATS #traveltheworld
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Today is the National Day of Commemoration where the @defenceforces and @naval_service remember all those Irish men and women who have died in past wars or in the service of Peace with the UN 🇮🇪🇺🇳
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Greetings on #Bloomsday from the crew of LÉ JAMES JOYCE #P62! . “. And will again, says he, when the first Irish battleship is seen breasting the waves with our own flag to the fore. ” - #JamesJoyce, #Ulysses
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LÉ GEORGE BERNARD SHAW 🇮🇪⚓ detained a German registered fishing vessel operating in the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone. The detention was in relation to alleged breaches of fishing regulations. This is the second fishing vessel detained by the Naval Service in 2023 🇮🇪🇪🇺
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Built in 1999, LÉ RÓISÍN is currently undergoing a Life Extension Program. Earlier this week #P51 returned to #Haulbowline Naval Base where dockyard personnel, naval & civilian have commenced the next phase of the project to refit & modernise the ship. #StrengthenTheNation 🇮🇪
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Today is a very important and proud day for the members of the 58th #Cadet Class who will be commissioned this afternoon at a ceremony in #Haulbowline Naval Base. This represents the successful completion of two years intensive #military and #nautical training. Bravo Zulu 🇮🇪
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“. and will again, says he, when the first Irish battleship is seen breasting the waves with our own flag to the fore. ” - #JamesJoyce, #Ulysses. Happy #Bloomsday from the crew of LÉ JAMES JOYCE #P62! .#Bloomsday2020 @defenceforces 🇮🇪
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MV MATTHEW was detained as part of a JTF on Narcotics Interdiction operation, comprising of the Navy, @gardainfo & @RevenueIE. This multiagency interdiction was conducted with close coordination & cooperation of @IrishAirCorps assets & Ireland's SOF #ARW.
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Requested by the @IrishCoastGuard, LÉ EITHNE was tasked to sink a Navigation Hazard off the South Coast; semi-submerged, this steel barge could have caused significant damage to a vessel. #P31 keeping #Ireland’s seas safe & open for business. #StrengthenTheNation #JoinOurTeam
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All hands brace for another #irishsummer!. A short video from LÉ George Bernard Shaw this morning. #P64 is currently deployed conducting Maritime Defence & Security Operations (MDSO). @defenceforces 🇮🇪
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Making it look easy, the crew of LÉ WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS #P63 complete a 4 week home water patrol this evening by berthing the ship alongside Haulbowline Naval Base #MondayMotivation
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Earlier today the crew of LÉ EITHNE spotted a River Lee swimmer in distress. Executing a well practiced drill, #P31 deployed a standby rescue boat & arrived just as the swimmers strength gave out. The lucky individual was placed safely ashore where they were interviewed by Gardaí
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#IrishNavy working with the Joint Task Force (JTF) with An Garda Síochána & Revenue Customs Service and @MAOC (N) in Lisbon, provided INTEL which enabled Spanish Authorities in the Maritime Interdiction of €250 Million of illegal Narcotics destined for European Markets 🇮🇪 🇪🇸 🇪🇺
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Congratulations to the 27 members of Recruit Class CIARA who today completed 23 weeks of basic military training. They will now commence branch training prior to being posted to the fleet, specialising in #Seamanship/#Gunnery, #Logistics, #Communications or #Engineering 🇮🇪
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Naval Service @dfreserve personnel engaged in RHIB training this morning in #CorkHarbour. Here #NSR students are practicing bringing their boat alongside a moving vessel. This is one of the core #naval skills necessary for maritime boarding operations. #SundayMorningDrive
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#Congratulations to Cdr Ken Minehane on his #promotion to Captain (NS). Captain (NS) Minehane now takes up his next appointment as Officer Commanding Naval Operations Command (OCNOC). Bravo Zulu Sir! 🇮🇪
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Last Friday, Warrant Officer (EA) Tom Luby celebrated his last day in uniform following 43 years & 76 days of loyal & dedicated service to his country. Bravo Zulu 🇮🇪
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Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh ón tSeirbhís Chabhlaigh 🍀🇮🇪⚓. Happy St. Patrick's Day from the Irish Naval Service 🍀🇮🇪⚓. #navy #ceremonial #shamrockparade
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In April we deployed ships to #Cork, #Galway & #Dublin to support the fight against #COVID19, whilst continuing framework ops, protecting Ireland’s interests at & from the sea. BZ to our crews for their hard work & thank you for the support of our #NavalFamily 🇮🇪 #InThisTogether
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LÉ #JamesJoyce #P62 patrolling the #wildatlanticway 🇮🇪 yesterday as part of routine #Maritime #Defence & #Security Operations.
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Congratulations to Sub-Lieutenant Brendan Morris and Ensign Cameron Clerkin of the 62nd Cadet Class who were Commissioned today in Haulbowline. Check out our Facebook page for more photos. 🇮🇪
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LÉ Samuel Beckett departing Malaga 🇪🇸 and commencing the final leg of her journey home 🇮🇪⚓ #navy #bemore #strengthenthenation #seayourfuture
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Mindful of #socialdistancing recruit class Aoife passed out today in a scaled down event. FOCNS told the class that we are in unprecedented times, and each one of the new sailors will assist the NS, @defenceforces and the @hselive in the fight against #COVID19 .🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
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It’s not everyday you get to meet your hero! Best #StPatricksDay ever for the Captain of LÉ James Joyce #P62 who’s crew are marching in London’s parade 🇮🇪☘️
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LÉ WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS 🇮🇪⚓ has detained a French registered fishing vessel operating in the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone. The detention was in relation to alleged breaches of fishing regulations. This is the third fishing vessel detained by the Naval Service in 2023 🇮🇪🇪🇺
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This afternoon LÉ William Butler Yeats #P63 detained a French registered fishing vessel approximately 25 miles west of Great Blaskett Island. The detention was in relation to alleged breaches of fishing regulations. This is the sixth vessel detained by @naval_service in 2020 🇮🇪🇪🇺
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The keen mariner will know that this a Force 7 to Force 8; “foam is blown in well-marked streaks along the direction of the wind” LÉ Ciara #P42 patrolling in the wake of #StormDennis.@defenceforces 🇮🇪
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LÉ SAMUEL BECKETT 🇮🇪⚓ detained a German registered fishing vessel operating in the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone. The detention was in relation to alleged breaches of fishing regulations. This is the fourth fishing vessel detained by the Naval Service in 2023 🇮🇪🇪🇺
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Pleased to welcome @ZrMsKarelDman 🇳🇱 ⚓today and thank you to @AdriaanPalm & @COM_NLMARFOR for facilitating a display of capability with representatives from @IRLDeptDefence @IrishAirCorps @defenceforces 🇮🇪. #navy #capability #ourfuture
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LÉ AOIBHINN (#P71) on Maritime Defence and Security Operations in the Irish Sea, passing the Arklow Bank Wind Farm. Some of the primary roles of LÉ AOIBHINN are to protect critical maritime infrastructure and enhance maritime situational awareness off our coast. 🇮🇪
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Today we remember Leading Seaman Michael Quinn DSM, his family and friends. #selflessness.#courage.#leadership
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Remembering all our service personnel who are on duty today & over the holidays, on ships & ashore, putting duty before self 🇮🇪. #HappyChristmas to all our friends, followers & colleagues #NavalFamily 🎄
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Congratulations to the 22 members of Recruit Class Emer who will today completed 23 weeks of basic military training. They will now commence branch training prior to being posted to the fleet, specialising in #Seamanship/#Gunnery, #Logistics, #Communications or #Engineering 🇮🇪
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Great excitement as the #IrishNavy’s new uniform arrives! Our ‘NS variant DPM’ will be rolled out in 2021 & we’re looking forward to celebrating our 75th anniversary in style! Specifically engineered for the maritime environment we’ll be showing off its advanced features soon. 🇮🇪
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Last night the crew were deeply honoured when the Mayor of Boston signed a proclamation declaring the 6th of October “LÉ #SamuelBeckett Day” in the @CityOfBoston; recognising #P61’s contribution in providing for the defence of Ireland & in successful humanitarian operations 🇮🇪🇺🇸
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Ship shipping ship, carrying P71 & P72 🇮🇪⚓, transiting Cork Harbour this evening after a 35day 10,000 nautical mile voyage from Auckland, New Zealand 🇳🇿. Cargo Operations to follow in the coming days ✅. @defenceforces @IRLDeptDefence @PortofCork @NZNavy. #navy #ipv
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On 14 March 2017 L.E. Roisin L.E. Eithne and the NS Diving Section joined the emergency search for the crew of Rescue 116. We remember the loss of Dara Fitzpatrick, Mark Duffy, Paul Ormsby and Ciarán Smith, thoughts are with their family, friends and colleagues 7 years on, RIP
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LÉ #JamesJoyce (#P62) engaged in routine training last night with the @IrishCoastGuard. The #IrishNavy is now recruiting. For more info check out #JoinOurTeam @defenceforces 🇮🇪
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Hello friend 👋 On a training dive today, our Naval Service Diving Section met a #baskingshark just outside Cork Harbour 🇮🇪 Credit: Diver Mulqueen 👍. @MarineInst.@MaREIcentre.@uccBEES.@SeaShoreNUIG .@tomkdoyle .@TomMacSweeney .@rtenews .@VirginMediaNews .@TG4TV
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UPDATE: LÉ #GEORGEBERNARDSHAW remains OnSceneCoordinator. @IrishCoastGuard Helos #R117 & #R115 deployed Comms & pump equipment to the Fishing Vessel. @CastletownRNLI have deployed & #P64 have successfully commenced a Tow Op in a challenging environment with multiagency support🇮🇪
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Today at Haulbowline Naval Base 30 new recruits of Class Deirdre commenced 18weeks of training designed to develop a physically fit, disciplined & motivated sailor with a core set of naval & military skills. 🇮🇪 The #IrishNavy is now recruiting #JoinOurTeam
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Today LÉ WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS #P63 will depart Dublin Port ending NS involvement in #COVID19 testing in support of the @HSELive and concluding our continuous presence in Dublin since the 15th of March #wereinthistogether The ship resumes Maritime Defence & Security Ops from today
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LÉ Samuel Beckett (#P61) and LÉ George Bernard Shaw (#P64) have been making good use of the recent fine weather; “all gun’s crews, close-up and clear away!” @defenceforces 🇮🇪
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