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Irish Navy using the Pneumatic Line Thrower system to support Replenishment at Sea (RAS) operations.⚓️

⚓️ Last week, Ireland’s FORST Team joined the Royal Navy’s FOST to share training and operational expertise. 🇮🇪🤝🇬🇧.FOST = Fleet Operational Readiness and Standards. This collaboration strengthens our commitment to excellence and global naval readiness. 🌍💪🫡.#Navy

🌊 Guardians of the Wild Atlantic 🇮🇪⚓.Every day, the Irish Navy patrols one of the world’s most unpredictable and powerful coastlines — the North Atlantic. From maritime security to search and rescue to environmental monitoring, our crews stand watch 24/7. #navy #Atlantic

🇮🇪🤝🇬🇧 Naval Traditions 🚢⚓️. Yesterday morning, HMS Mersey and L.É James Joyce exchanged a naval salute 🫡. These gestures honour centuries of naval tradition and reflect the importance of maintaining strong international relationships at sea.💪🌎. #Irish Navy #Royal Navy

🇮🇪⚓ The Irish Navy was proud to host the (JTF) #MVMatthew press conference in Haulbowline. Speakers:.🔹 Sjoerd Top – MAOC(N).🔹 Dave Cauntor – INTERPOL Dir of Organised Crime.🔹 Angela Willis- Asst Garda Commissioner .🔹 Ruth Kennedy – Revenue Commissioner.🔹Capt Darragh Kirwan

A proud day for the Irish Naval Service 🇮🇪⚓️. Congrats to the sailors of the 48th Potential NCO Course on their Passing Out Parade — a key milestone in their leadership journey, celebrated with family and friends. Onward and upward!.#IrishNavalService #NCO #PassingOutParade

🇮🇪⚓ Behind the scenes as the 48th Potential NCO Course prepares to step forward. Tonight, it's boots polished, uniforms perfect, and teamwork on full display. Tomorrow, they lead. Tonight, they stand together. #IrishNavalService #48thPotentialNCO #PrideAndProfessionalism

Navy Rugby: A Battle Well Fought. A strong showing from the Navy Rugby team at the Defence Forces Hooker Regan Cup—reaching the semis after solid performances. Narrowly beaten by 1BDE, who went on to win it. Great team spirit on display. Eyes now on Clonmel this August. 🏉⚓

Driving Forward: Skills Beyond the Sea🚛⚓️. Naval Driving Instructors run military driving courses for Irish Navy personnel — from jeeps to articulated vehicles. Building skills that serve at sea, on land, and beyond.💪.#IrishNavalservice #MilitaryTraining #DefenceForces

🏆Victory at Sea!🏆. Congratulations to the Irish Navy Yacht Squadron, sailing on Táilte, who secured 1st place in their class at the Kinsale Sovereign’s Cup 2025! 🇮🇪⛵. Flying the Naval Ensign with pride, the crew demonstrated exceptional seamanship, teamwork, and resilience🏆

🥊⚓ The Irish Navy hosted a Defence Forces Boxing Camp at Haulbowline, led by PO/HA Ronan Malone. PO/HA Malone also played a key role in securing a brand-new gym for Cobh Boxing Club — officially opened by the Taoiseach. A knockout effort in service, sport, and community! 👏🇮🇪

Irish Naval vessel P63 recently utilised one of Ireland’s newest harbour infrastructure development projects.🇮🇪⚓️. Dinish Wharf expansion.👍. #Ireland #Irishnavy #National_infrastructure .#JoinIrishNavy

🔥 Every sailor in the Irish Navy is trained to be a firefighter. At sea, quick thinking and strong skills save lives. That’s why we invest in tough, realistic fire-fighting courses - because when it counts, Ireland can count on us.💪⚓️.#IrishNavy #trainhardstaysafe#joinourteam

Protecting Our Seas, Training Our Future ⚓️🇮🇪. The @Irish_Navy continues to safeguard our seas through ops like maritime security & patrols — while also training the next generation of sailors aboard our ships. Protecting today, preparing for tomorrow. ⚓️🇮🇪 #IrishNavy #JoinNow

Sailors support a great cause! . The 63rd Cadet Class, along with members of Irish Navy, hosted a fundraiser on base for @irishguidedogs 🐾. Helping raise vital funds and awareness for this life-changing cause, supporting guide dogs across Ireland. 🇮🇪⚓ #GuideDogs #IrishNavy

Clare Castle Regatta today. (near Ennis). Members of the Irish Navy's Recruitment team will be on hand to answer any questions you might have and tell you all about an exciting career in the #IrishNavy. Stop on by any learn more about your Navy. 🇮🇪

Admiral Brown. Lt.Cdr Patrick Doherty represented the Irish Navy at the Admiral William Brown 248th Anniversary in Foxford, Co Mayo. Alongside Minister of State Dara Calleary. Admiral Brown, Mayo native, is honoured as the founder of the Argentine Navy. 🇮🇪🇦🇷 #IrishNavy#Argentina

Grianstad - (sun-stop)☀️🔆.As the sun lingers over the horizon on the longest day of the year, our watch continues. From sunrise to sunset — and beyond — we’re always at the helm. 🇮🇪💪 . #IrishNavy #Solstice #AlwaysOnWatch #longestday #Ireland #Joinourteam #gaeilge #irishjob

A proud day & a bittersweet farewell ⚓. After 35 years of service, CPO/ERA Pat Kelleher retires -likely the oldest ever to do so at 65. A true testament to dedication, resilience & love of the job 🇮🇪. Fair winds ahead, Pat — you’ve earned them!.#Retirement #Alifelessordinary

⚓ A pleasure to welcome 6th class from Scoil Naomh Micheál, Upper Glanmire to our Naval Base! 🚢🌊. They explored our ships, learned how we protect Ireland’s seas, and brought serious curiosity & energy. Future sailors in the making! 🇮🇪🫡. #IrishNavy #FutureCrew #NavalBaseVisit