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The Irish Defence Forces Podcast

The Irish Defence Forces Podcast

By: Defence Forces Public Relations Branch
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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.

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Episodes
  • Interview with Defence Forces Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Rossa Mulcahy

    Interview with Defence Forces Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Rossa Mulcahy
    Aug 19 2025
    Lieutenant General Rossa Mulcahy recently sat down with Captain Tony Smith of the Defence Forces Press Office to introduce himself as the newly appointed Defence Forces Chief of Staff. In this special iteration of the Defence Forces podcast the Chief of Staff discusses his career to date, current issues and provides insights into on going projects within the Defence Forces. Lieutenant General Mulcahy then goes on to discuss his plans and vision for the Defence Forces of the future.

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    52 mins
  • 100 years of the Irish Air Corps

    100 years of the Irish Air Corps
    Apr 26 2023

    Finally, in episode 5 our participants discuss the outstanding service of Air Corps personnel throughout the last century. Their stories depict some of the most dangerous and challenging missions faced by our Air Corps crews. These stories are not without tragedy, and participants share first hand accounts of the difficult and unfortunate events that have led to the loss of Air Corps personnel during their service.




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    46 mins
  • 100 years of the Irish Air Corps

    100 years of the Irish Air Corps
    Apr 24 2023
    In Episode four our discussion explores the variety of the job with the Irish Air Corps, from airshows to Hollywood movies. Many of our interviewees recount how witnessing air shows as children, influenced their decision have a carreer with the Air Corps. The epsiode also delves into the life on base at Casement Aerodrome and how sports and music were a integral part of Baldonnel life. 

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    39 mins
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