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Defence Forces
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The Defence Forces are the armed forces of Ireland. They encompass the Army, Air Corps, Naval Service, and Reserve Defence Forces. The Supreme Commander of the Defence Forces is the President of Ireland
- Blackhorse Avenue, Cabra, Dublin 7, D07 A065
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McKee Barracks (Dún Mhic Aoidh) is a major Irish military installation located on Blackhorse Avenue near the Phoenix Park in Dublin 7. It serves as an active base and headquarters location for key units of the Irish Defence Forces (Óglaigh na hÉireann)
Defence Forces Veterans’ Day
The annual Irish Defence Forces Veterans’ Day (Óglaigh na hÉireann) for 2026 is scheduled to take place on Friday, 25 September 2026. The event honours former service members, commemorates those who lost their lives in the line of duty, and acknowledges the sacrifices of military families
Event Overview
Date: Friday, 25 September 2026
Location: McKee Barracks, Dublin
Key Participants: Permanent Defence Force members, retired personnel, and veteran associations.
Core Activities
Ceremonial Parade: Featuring current service units alongside retired comrades.
Remembrance: Memorial prayers, a one-minute silence, and a wreath-laying ceremony.
Comradeship: An opportunity for veterans to reconnect, share experiences with younger soldiers, and meet with representative groups