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50 years on, mystery still surrounds Ireland's worst ever air crash

The aircraft went down into the sea just off Tuskar Rock, killing all 61 passengers and crew.

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Defence Forces looking to recruit 480 people to help 'defend against modern...

The government wants to maintain a strength level of 9,500 personnel across the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps.

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No rescue attempt tonight as Thai boys 'aren't ready' to dive out of cave...

Heavy rain is on the way for northern Thailand, putting rescuers under pressure to get the boys out in the next few days.

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How John McCain became a titan of US politics

His father and grandfather were both four-star admirals in the US Navy.

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Five US College Football games set for Dublin as organisers expect €250...

Navy v Notre Dame will be the first of the five-game series to run between 2020 and 2024.

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Wreck of missing Argentine submarine discovered almost a year to the day...

“Can you imagine? There were 44 boys who were alive when they got on the submarine.”

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'Unleashing conflict': Ukraine says Russia opened fire on navy ships

At least one serviceman was reportedly injured.

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Decision to end migrant rescue operation labelled 'outrageous abdication of...

The EU is winding down Operation Sophia amid pressure from Italy and other countries.

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Military Porpoises: Why dolphins, whales and sea lions have been trained by...

Dolphins possess sophisticated sonar which helps them detect mines on the ocean floor.

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Taoiseach has ‘absolute confidence’ in Kehoe after navy ship claims

Kehoe became embroiled in confusion over the weekend when he said two vessels were docked for maintenance reasons and not for staff shortages.

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French fishing vessel detained off Cork coast for alleged breach of fishing...

The vessel is the 9th to be seized so far this year off Irish waters.

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Defence Forces officers vote to accept €10m allowance proposals

The government has said the changes would make Irish military careers more attractive.

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Defence Forces Chief: 'Some great people are making the choice to leave the...

Mark Mellett said he believes the organisation’s challenges will get worse before they get better.

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Australian PM Scott Morrison: 'I understand wildfire victims' anger'

Thousands have already fled at-risk coastal areas in Australia, creating traffic gridlock in places.

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Divers recover body in search for missing Wexford fisherman

The recovery operation began at 10am today.

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Three US Navy videos of UFOs have been published by the Pentagon

The videos were taken in 2004 and 2015, and are still deemed “unidentified”.

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College football organisers say they will wait until June for decision on...

Organisers of the Aer Lingus Classic, set for August, say the game does not need a license and so is not subject to the government’s 5,000-person limit on gatherings.

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College football clash will not take place at Aviva Stadium this summer

Navy and Notre Dame hope to open their season in the US instead.

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UK's Home Office asks for Navy's help in dealing with migrants crossing the...

The Home Office said more than 130 migrants made it to the UK in 13 boats yesterday.

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'Soldiers come home with addiction problems and PTSD, but there's no real...

More needs to be done to help veterans who previously served in the Defence Forces, the Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel has said.

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