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# Irish Air Corps

Last month
November 2023
Government to spend €45 million on new ministerial jet to replace ailing Learjet
Tender documents state that the jet must have capacity for at least 10 passengers and an unrefueled range of at least 3,500 nautical miles.
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Nov 18th 2023, 8:59 AM
This year
2023
The Irish Air Corps' new maritime patrol aircraft touches down in Dublin
The aircraft is the first of two CASA 295 aircraft which will be used to patrol the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone off the Irish coast.
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Jun 27th 2023, 8:06 PM
Irish Air Corps deployed for a second day to fight two-kilometre wide gorse fire in Co Antrim
The fire at Glenariff in Co Antrim was first reported at around 2pm on Wednesday.
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Jun 16th 2023, 3:51 PM
Defence Forces available 'at all times' to respond to wildfires as warning issued
The Department of Agriculture issued an orange level forest fire warning due to continued high-pressure dominated weather patterns.
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Jun 7th 2023, 7:14 PM
Ireland's air policing security failure and how the British system keeps their skies safe
There are 1.2 million flights passing over our heads on an annual basis which is 80% of all transatlantic traffic.
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May 13th 2023, 11:00 AM
Soldier, sailor, technician - the lives of three women in the Irish Defence Forces
To mark International Women’s Day we sat down with three women working in the Irish Defence Forces.
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Mar 8th 2023, 6:00 PM
New €50m cargo aircraft will enable international troop transport and rescue missions abroad
Multiple sources have said that the deposit was paid on 23 December by the Department of Defence and the final cost could be in the region of €50 million.
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Jan 8th 2023, 12:05 AM
Last year
2022
Irish Air Corps experts travel to US to share their helicopter experiences with American pilots
The Irish Air Corps experts travelled to Wyoming in the US to advise the US 20th Air Force on the adoption of the Grey Wolf helicopter.
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Aug 28th 2022, 8:02 AM
Battle of Britain fly past over Dublin skyline to celebrate 100 years of the Irish Air Corps
Guest of Honour was Battle of Britain fighter pilot and Dublin resident John Hemingway.
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Jul 22nd 2022, 7:11 PM
The Government has been advised to hire private jets to replace its ailing Learjet
Aviation consultancy Altea has recommended the leasing of private aircraft.
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Jul 3rd 2022, 12:05 AM
Farmer gored by bull recalls how Irish Air Ambulance saved his life
The Emergency Aeromedical Service is based in Athlone and is staffed by Irish Air Corps and National Ambulance Service staff.
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Jun 16th 2022, 1:31 PM
Air Corps could buy second-hand fighters from other European air forces, jet manufacturer says
The government is set to announce its implementation plan for the Irish Defence Forces in the coming weeks.
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Jun 6th 2022, 6:30 AM
Irish Air Corps celebrates 100 years of service with Dublin city fly past
The Irish Air Corps celebrated 100 years since its formation at Casement Aerodrome this morning.
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Mar 23rd 2022, 1:11 PM
Defence Forces release images of Russian, French and US ships in international waters off Ireland
The Defence Forces issued an update of its monitoring operation this afternoon.
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Feb 3rd 2022, 6:43 PM
Monitoring of Russian Naval ships begins off the south coast
The Russian military are expected to conduct drills from tomorrow in the Atlantic at a location off the south coast.
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Feb 2nd 2022, 8:46 AM
Government spent almost €3 million on chartered flights to send Irish troops abroad
The revelation comes amid criticism of the lack of a troop-carrying aircraft.
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Jan 24th 2022, 12:05 AM
All time
New centre to help serving and retired Defence Forces personnel opens in Cork
The new centre is in a refurbished building in Collins Barracks, Cork.
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Nov 29th 2021, 7:22 PM
Coveney defends Defence department's handling of offer to buy long-range 'heavy lift' aircraft
Questions have been raised about the need for heavy lift aircraft for the Irish Air Corps. An Aviation company had offered two second hand flights eight months before the Kabul mission.
Questions have been raised about the need for heavy lift aircraft for the Irish Air Corps.
Documents show Ireland was offered aircraft eight months before Afghan rescue mission - despite Coveney denial
PHOTOS: The Army Rangers' mission to evacuate Irish people from Afghanistan
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Nov 26th 2021, 12:05 AM
US Navy Helicopter spotted over Cliffs of Moher at weekend was on mercy mission, officials say
The US helicopter was taking a bereaved crew member to catch a flight back to the US following the death of a family member.
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May 17th 2021, 6:17 PM
First Covid-19 vaccines delivered to islands by Defence Forces
The delivery of vaccines was made following a request from the HSE.
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Feb 20th 2021, 7:47 AM
'Everyone has been told to get a bag ready' - Shels defender on stand-by to be deployed by the Army
Aidan Friel is a member of the Irish Defence Forces while also playing League of Ireland football.
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Mar 26th 2020, 9:40 PM
Over 40% of air ambulance missions completed at Galway Hospital last year
The Air Corps provides Emergency Aeromedical Support – a medical service for seriously ill patients – to the HSE.
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Jan 1st 2019, 7:45 AM
The other whistleblowers: Looking at the human cost of the Air Corps chemical scandal
More Air Corps members are expected to launch legal action against the State.
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Mar 10th 2017, 12:01 AM
The Irish Air Corps captured these great aerial images of Dublin today
The capital was looking well.
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Mar 22nd 2016, 9:34 PM
PHOTOS: Irish Air Corps spot whales off Galway coast
Not a bad day at the office.
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Sep 14th 2015, 9:31 PM
Romantic marriage proposal kicks off Bray Air Display
An estimated 80,000 people are expected to turn up at Bray seafront this afternoon.
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Jul 19th 2015, 7:30 PM
Varadkar refuses to rule out privatisation of air ambulance
Since 2012, the Irish Air Corps have helped sick people travel to hospital from all over the country.
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Jul 16th 2015, 8:02 PM
That broken government jet has FINALLY been sold off
The Gulfstream IV had been out of action since last summer.
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Mar 30th 2015, 8:45 PM
Irish Air Corps has this nice tip for parents hoping to get a glimpse of Santa this evening
Important advice for any parents of little ones.
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Dec 24th 2014, 11:29 AM
Flying high... here's Croke Park before today's All-Ireland excitement
Lovely.
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Sep 21st 2014, 5:25 PM
Irish Air Corps take stunning photos of Sligo from the air
They’ve done it again. The Irish Air Corps have captured more spectacular photographs of Ireland at its best.
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Apr 26th 2014, 12:15 PM
The Air Corps took these photographs of Dublin by air and they're stunning
It’s not bad looking, all the same.
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Apr 17th 2014, 8:11 PM
Stunning photographs show Ireland from the air by the people with the best view
The Irish Air Corps’ maritime patrol crews have been taking photographs of how Ireland looks to them – and the results are amazing.
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Apr 5th 2014, 2:40 PM
Chopped: GAA pitch will no longer be used as helicopter pad for Cork hospital
With no helipad at the only level-one trauma centre in the country, helicopters have been forced to land on sports pitches near to Cork University Hospital.
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Jun 23rd 2013, 7:45 AM
In Pics: Ireland's Defence Forces in 2012
Our Defence Forces had a busy year. Here are some of the great pictures they took during it.
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Dec 24th 2012, 7:30 AM
Government to sell 32-year-old plane... which might not fly any more
The government is seeking tenders to sell off a Beechcraft Super King Air 200 – with “no warranty” on its condition.
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Apr 19th 2012, 6:50 PM
Meadhbh McGivern 'doing quite well' as she returns to Ireland
The teenager whose case sparked controversy earlier this summer when she missed out on a life-saving liver transplant is now recovering from the op in a Dublin hospital.
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Oct 11th 2011, 7:59 AM
Irish Air Corps suspends six helicopters after Brazilian crash
Four people were killed in a crash involved an AW 139 off the coast of Brazil last Friday, prompting the manufacturer to issue a precautionary notice about the aircraft.
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Aug 25th 2011, 10:05 PM
Health Minister launches inquiry into missed transplant op
Confusion still surrounds sequence of events that left 14-year-old patient without timely transportation to London for liver transplant surgery on Saturday.
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Jul 4th 2011, 1:23 PM
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