Irish Army
The Irish Army, also known within Ireland simply as the Army (Irish: an tArm), is the land component of the Defence Forces of Ireland. The Irish Army has an active establishment of 7,520, and a reserve establishment of 3,869. Like other components of the Defence Forces, the Irish Army has struggled to maintain strength and as of April 2023 has only 6,322 active personnel, and 1,382 reserve personnel. The Irish Army is organised into two brigades.
| Army | |
|---|---|
| An tArm (Irish) | |
Cap badge of the Army | |
| Active | February 1922–present |
| Country | Ireland |
| Type | Army |
| Size | 6,332 active personnel (Establishment: 7,520) (Apr 2023) 1,382 Reserve (Establishment: 3,869) (Apr 2023) |
| Part of | Defence Forces |
| Engagements | see list of wars |
| Website | Defence Forces – Army |
| Commanders | |
| Chief of the Defence Staff | Lieutenant General Seán Clancy (AC) |
| GOC 1st Brigade | Brigadier General Brian Cleary |
| GOC 2nd Brigade | Brigadier General Tony Cudmore |
| GOC DFTC | Brigadier General David Dignam |
| Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff | Major General Anthony McKenna |
| Insignia | |
| Flag | |
As well as maintaining its primary roles of defending the State and internal security within the State, since 1958 the Army has had a continuous presence in peacekeeping missions around the world. The Army also participates in the European Union Battlegroups. The Air Corps and Naval Service support the Army in carrying out its roles.