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Irish security forces refer to the various security forces of Ireland. Among other roles, they carry out efforts to undermine the ongoing dissident Irish
Irish_security_forces
Statutory organization with internal security mandates
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Security_forces
Military unit
responsibility for the safety and security of the Irish Defence Forces, its personnel, and supporting the national security of Ireland. The service operates domestic
Irish Military Intelligence Service
Irish_Military_Intelligence_Service
Combined military forces of the Republic of Ireland
Reserve Defence Forces of 4.3:1. The Supreme Commander of the Irish Defence Forces is the President of Ireland. All Irish Defence Forces officers hold their
Defence_Forces_(Ireland)
1960s–1998 conflict in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland to remain in the United Kingdom, while Irish nationalists and republicans, mostly Irish Catholics, wanted it to join a united Ireland. Despite
The_Troubles
Land service branch of the Irish Defence Forces
The Irish Army (Irish: an tArm) is the land component of the Defence Forces of Ireland. As well as maintaining its primary roles of defending the State
Irish_Army
Special operations force of the Irish Defence Forces
Wing (ARW) (Irish: Sciathán Fianóglach an Airm, "SFA") is the special operations force of the Irish Defence Forces, the military of Ireland. It is a branch
Army_Ranger_Wing
Army Structure
This article represents the structure of the Irish Defence Forces as of May 2020: Chief of staff is a three-star general rank, and the holder of this post
Structure of the Irish Defence Forces
Structure_of_the_Irish_Defence_Forces
Military neutrality of the Republic of Ireland
of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1368". Irish governments have always said that allowing aircraft to use Irish soil does not constitute
Irish_neutrality
Northern Ireland dispute over parades
IRA, the UDA, and the security forces. The UDA's involvement in the 1972 dispute made a lasting impression on Catholics and Irish nationalists in Portadown
Drumcree_conflict
Effort to end UK control of Northern Ireland (1969–1997)
member. 8 (nil%) were members of the Irish security forces, including 6 Gardaí, 1 Irish Prison Service officer, and 1 Irish Army soldier. 5 (nil%) were members
Provisional Irish Republican Army campaign
Provisional_Irish_Republican_Army_campaign
order, IRA volunteers and members of the Irish security forces (namely the Irish Army and the Republic of Ireland's police force, Garda Síochána) often clashed
Provisional IRA in the Republic of Ireland
Provisional_IRA_in_the_Republic_of_Ireland
of collusion between British and Irish security forces and paramilitaries in six particular cases in Northern Ireland. Two of the cases - the killing of
Cory_Collusion_Inquiry
Irish republican paramilitary group formed in 1974
The Irish National Liberation Army (INLA, Irish: Arm Saoirse Náisiúnta na hÉireann) is an Irish republican socialist paramilitary group formed on 8 December
Irish National Liberation Army
Irish_National_Liberation_Army
Aviation Security Committee meets at a minimum biannually. The NCASC comprises senior representatives of government departments, Irish airports, Irish airlines
National Security Committee (Ireland)
National_Security_Committee_(Ireland)
Irish Republican armed group formed in 2012
The New Irish Republican Army, or New IRA, is an Irish republican paramilitary group. It is a continuation of the Real Irish Republican Army (Real IRA)
New_Irish_Republican_Army
Paramilitary force active from 1969 to 2005
The Provisional Irish Republican Army (Provisional IRA), officially known as the Irish Republican Army (IRA; Irish: Óglaigh na hÉireann) and informally
Provisional Irish Republican Army
Provisional_Irish_Republican_Army
Tyrone. Security forces defused a large IRA booby-trap bomb found under a getaway car used by the IRA unit responsible. Irish security forces discovered
Chronology of Provisional Irish Republican Army actions (1992–1999)
Chronology_of_Provisional_Irish_Republican_Army_actions_(1992–1999)
Bomb attack by the UVF in 1976
rogue members of the Northern Ireland security forces, who carried out a series of attacks against the Catholic/Irish nationalist community in the area
Hillcrest_Bar_bombing
The Irish state came into being in 1919 as the 32 county Irish Republic. In 1922, having seceded from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland under
History of the Republic of Ireland
History_of_the_Republic_of_Ireland
Senior military officer in the Irish army
the Defence Forces (COS) (Irish: Ceann Foirne na bhFórsaí Cosanta) is charged with the executive management of the Irish Defence Forces, and is the most
Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces (Ireland)
Chief_of_Staff_of_the_Defence_Forces_(Ireland)
Irish republican paramilitary group split from the Provisional IRA in 1986
Continuity Irish Republican Army (Continuity IRA or CIRA), styling itself as the Irish Republican Army (Irish: Óglaigh na hÉireann), is an Irish republican
Continuity Irish Republican Army
Continuity_Irish_Republican_Army
Protestant fraternal order based in Northern Ireland
Troubles" in 1969, the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland encouraged Orangemen to join the Northern Ireland security forces, especially the Royal Ulster Constabulary
Orange_Order
Reserve land component of the Irish Defence Forces
Reserve (AR) (Irish: Cúltaca an Airm) is the reserve land component of the Irish Defence Forces. It is the second line reserve of the Irish Army. The Army
Army_Reserve_(Ireland)
Irish republican paramilitary group split from the Provisional IRA in 1997
Real Irish Republican Army, or Real IRA (RIRA), was a dissident Irish republican paramilitary group that aimed to bring about a United Ireland. It was
Real_Irish_Republican_Army
Degree of resistance to, or protection from, harm
provide security (security company, security police, security forces, security service, security agency, security guard, cyber security systems, security cameras
Security
Specialized police force of Northern Ireland
background of conflict over Irish independence and the partition of Ireland. The 1919–21 Irish War of Independence, saw the Irish Republican Army (IRA) launch
Ulster_Special_Constabulary
1987 Provisional IRA terror attack in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland
officers were injured. The bombing was thought by the British and Irish security forces to have involved at least two IRA units, from both sides of the
Remembrance_Day_bombing
1974 terrorist bombings in Ireland
that elements of the Irish security forces secretly agreed to 'freeze' border areas for British forces. This meant Irish forces would leave an area for
Dublin_and_Monaghan_bombings
Agreed decommissioning of weapons
DShK heavy machine guns. By the time of the July 1997 ceasefire, Irish security forces estimated the IRA to have over 350 tonnes of weapons under their
Decommissioning in Northern Ireland
Decommissioning_in_Northern_Ireland
1969–2007 British military operation in Northern Ireland during the Troubles
the security forces. A 2006 Irish Government report concluded that British soldiers also helped loyalists with attacks in the Republic of Ireland. The
Operation_Banner
15 May 2026. "IRA turns to East for tools of terror", Irish Independent, 27 January 1986. Irish Press, 11 January 1988. Sunday Press, 1 May 1988. Belfast
List of weapons used by the Provisional Irish Republican Army
List_of_weapons_used_by_the_Provisional_Irish_Republican_Army
assists regular Police) Irish Revenue Irish Customs Service Irish Sheriff Service Irish security forces Irish Prison Service Irish Naturalisation and Immigration
List of law enforcement agencies
List_of_law_enforcement_agencies
Police organization part of the military of a state
personnel of an air force are sometimes called "air police", "security police" or "security forces". "Military police" is a law enforcement agency which follows
Military_police
Armed forces and intelligence agencies of the State of Palestine
Security Services (PSS) are the armed forces and intelligence agencies of the State of Palestine. They comprise twelve branches, notably the Security
Palestinian_Security_Services
Irish nationalist mass protests
battles in Irish nationalist districts of Northern Ireland. Irish nationalists/republicans, in some cases supported by the Provisional Irish Republican
1997_Northern_Ireland_riots
Faculty to train terrorists
support IRA Northern Command operations in Northern Ireland. On 30 November 1981, Irish security forces discovered the IRA training camp in West Donegal
Terrorist_training_camp
Irish government organization
National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC, Irish: An Lárionad Náisiúnta Cibearshlándála) is a government computer security organisation in Ireland, an operational
National Cyber Security Centre (Ireland)
National_Cyber_Security_Centre_(Ireland)
Military force tasked with law enforcement
nations, the gendarmerie is a branch of the armed forces that is responsible for internal security in parts of the territory (primarily in rural areas
Gendarmerie
Alleged policy by British security forces during the Troubles
During the Troubles in Northern Ireland, British security forces were accused by some of operating a "shoot-to-kill" policy, under which suspected paramilitary
Shoot-to-kill policy in Northern Ireland
Shoot-to-kill_policy_in_Northern_Ireland
lesser extent, collusion between republicans and both British and Irish security forces, including Gardaí giving intelligence that led to the 1989 Jonesborough
History_of_guerrilla_warfare
Law enforcement agency
The Northern Ireland Security Guard Service (NISGS) is a civilian organisation of the Ministry of Defence that provides armed security at military establishments
Northern Ireland Security Guard Service
Northern_Ireland_Security_Guard_Service
Head of Irish Military Intelligence Service
intelligence section of the Irish Defence Forces, and the main foreign and domestic intelligence gathering service of Ireland. The D J2 is appointed by
Director of Military Intelligence (Ireland)
Director_of_Military_Intelligence_(Ireland)
appealed to the Catholic Nationalists to cooperate with Northern Irish security forces. Additionally, Lady Faulkner worked as a researcher and trustee
Lucy_Faulkner
1919–1921 war between Irish and British forces
the Irish Republican Army (IRA, the army of the Irish Republic) and British forces: the British Army, along with the quasi-military Royal Irish Constabulary
Irish_War_of_Independence
Defence policy of the European Union
international security in accordance with the principles of the United Nations Charter. Military missions are carried out by EU forces established with
Common Security and Defence Policy
Common_Security_and_Defence_Policy
Irish-American civilian who was fatally beaten by the RUC
security forces in the Troubles. John Hemsworth was born on 13 November 1958 in Kearny, New Jersey, and his family moved to Belfast, Northern Ireland
John_Hemsworth
Police intelligence units
responsible for matters of national security and intelligence in British, Commonwealth, Irish, and other police forces. A Special Branch unit acquires and
Special_Branch
Irish lawyer (1949–1989)
the governments of Britain and Ireland to investigate the allegations of collusion by British and Irish security forces in the killing of Finucane, the
Pat_Finucane
Military unit
(Irish: An Cór Seirbhísí Cumarsáide agus Eolais) – formerly the Army Corps of Signals – is one of the combat support corps of the Irish Defence Forces
Communications & Information Services Corps
Communications_&_Information_Services_Corps
Military exercise
the bulk of security forces in Northern Ireland away from the border areas, and turn their attention to the guerrilla campaign. The Irish Army would then
Exercise_Armageddon
United Kingdom, the Irish Free State was established in 1922. Its constitution stated, "Save in the case of actual invasion, the Irish Free State ... shall
Ireland–NATO_relations
Irish republicans opposed to the 1998 peace agreement that ended the Troubles
Dissident republicans (Irish: poblachtach easaontach) are Irish republicans who do not support the Northern Ireland peace process. The peace agreements
Dissident_republican
British domestic intelligence agency
Islamic extremism. Whilst British security forces have provided support in countering the activities of both Irish republican and Ulster loyalist paramilitary
MI5
1994–present republican insurgency in Northern Ireland
agreements (dissident Irish republicans) have continued a low-level armed campaign against the security forces in Northern Ireland. Dissident republicans
Dissident Irish republican campaign
Dissident_Irish_republican_campaign
Irish government department
Defence (Irish: An Roinn Cosanta) is the department of the Government of Ireland that is responsible for preserving peace and security in Ireland, and administers
Department of Defence (Ireland)
Department_of_Defence_(Ireland)
Former infantry regiment of the British Army
female from the security forces to die in the Troubles. During the concept stage of the UDR the major armed threat to the state was the Irish Republican Army
Ulster_Defence_Regiment
Irish people served in the British Armed Forces (including the British Army, the Royal Navy, the Royal Air Force and other elements). All of Ireland was
Irish in the British Armed Forces
Irish_in_the_British_Armed_Forces
Pro-UK political ideology in Northern Ireland
the late 19th century, in reaction to the Irish Home Rule movement and the rise of Irish nationalism. Ireland had a Catholic majority who wanted self-government
Ulster_loyalism
1971 mass arrest and internment by the British Army in Northern Ireland
the Northern Ireland problem without the co-operation of the Irish government, and that the Irish nationalist population in Northern Ireland should have
Operation_Demetrius
1971 pub bombing in Belfast, Northern Ireland
to the contrary, the British security forces asserted that a bomb had exploded prematurely while being handled by Irish Republican Army (IRA) members
McGurk's_Bar_bombing
Republican weapons smuggling into Northern Ireland during The Troubles
of money and a shopping list" of weapons for the IRA. In 1993, Irish security forces uncovered an IRA bomb factory at Kilcock, County Kildare, discovering
Provisional Irish Republican Army arms importation
Provisional_Irish_Republican_Army_arms_importation
Police force of Northern Ireland (1922–2001)
town of Crossmaglen exploded. They became the first security forces victims of the Provisional Irish Republican Army campaign. This campaign involved the
Royal_Ulster_Constabulary
Northern Irish loyalist (1960–1997)
November 1985 Anglo-Irish Agreement which angered unionists because it gave the Irish Government an advisory role in Northern Ireland's government. There
Billy_Wright_(loyalist)
First investigation into killings and shootings by British soldiers in Derry in 1972
dangerous situation in which a clash between demonstrators and the security forces was almost inevitable". While finding that on one occasion shooting
Widgery_Tribunal
Irish general
Lieutenant General Rossa Mulcahy is an Irish Army general and current Chief of Staff of the Irish Defence Forces since 1 June 2025. Mulcahy holds a Bachelor
Rossa_Mulcahy
Combined reserve components of the Irish Defence Forces
The Reserve Defence Forces (RDF) (Irish: Na hÓglaigh Cúltaca) are the combined reserve components of the Irish Defence Forces. The RDF is organised into
Reserve_Defence_Forces
Central Security Forces Avengers of Blood Special Mobile Force Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Nigeria Security and Civil
List of paramilitary organizations
List_of_paramilitary_organizations
maintain order when needed. The Irish Constabulary (later known as the Royal Irish Constabulary), the police force in Ireland from 1822 until 1922, when the
Police use of firearms in the United Kingdom
Police_use_of_firearms_in_the_United_Kingdom
Intergovernmental military alliance
Tajikistan. The Collective Security Treaty has its origins in the Soviet Armed Forces, which was replaced in 1992 by the United Armed Forces of the Commonwealth
Collective Security Treaty Organization
Collective_Security_Treaty_Organization
Northern Ireland Troubles List of Irish police officers killed in the line of duty Operation Banner "CAIN: Northern Ireland Society – Security and Defence"
List of bombings during the Troubles
List_of_bombings_during_the_Troubles
1983 kidnapping-for-ransom by the Provisional Irish Republican Army
In November 1983, Irish supermarket executive Don Tidey was abducted by members of the Provisional Irish Republican Army (PIRA) and held hostage for 22
Kidnapping_of_Don_Tidey
Former Gaelic Athletic Association rule banning members of the British security forces
decommission Rule 21". Irish Independent. Retrieved 25 August 2015. "GAA faces North-South battle on move to drop security forces ban". The Irish Times. 27 May
Rule_21
National Counter Terrorism Security Office National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service Bodies hosted by territorial police forces National Domestic Extremism
List of law enforcement agencies in Northern Ireland
List_of_law_enforcement_agencies_in_Northern_Ireland
Anti-Treaty sub-group of the original IRA
The Irish Republican Army (IRA; Irish: Óglaigh na hÉireann, lit. 'warriors of Ireland') was an Irish republican paramilitary organisation that carried
Irish Republican Army (1922–1969)
Irish_Republican_Army_(1922–1969)
Covert law enforcement or counter-terrorist agent
November 2012). "Armed marshals likely on Irish planes". Irish Independent. Retrieved 3 May 2014. "El Al sets security standards". 5 July 2002. Archived from
Sky_marshal
1990 British film by Ken Loach
Northern Ireland by British security forces. The film begins with a quote from British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher insisting that Northern Ireland is part
Hidden_Agenda_(1990_film)
Derry, having mistaken him for a member of British security forces. 20 February: the Official Irish Republican Army (OIRA) shot dead an IRSP branch chairman
Timeline of Irish National Liberation Army actions
Timeline_of_Irish_National_Liberation_Army_actions
United Nations resolution adopted in 1982
United Nations Security Council Resolution 502 was a resolution adopted by the United Nations Security Council on 3 April 1982. After expressing its concern
United Nations Security Council Resolution 502
United_Nations_Security_Council_Resolution_502
1976 gun attacks in Northern Ireland
the British government and forced into a united Ireland, increased their attacks on Irish Catholics/Irish nationalists. Loyalists killed 120 Catholics in
Reavey_and_O'Dowd_killings
1987 British ambush in Northern Ireland
security forces had a double agent inside the IRA unit, and that he was killed by the SAS in the ambush. Other sources claim that the security forces
Loughgall_ambush
1988 terrorist attack in Northern Ireland
semi-automatic pistol jammed he switched to a Ruger Security-Six revolver. In the 19 March edition of the Irish Times, columnist Kevin Myers, an opponent of
Milltown_Cemetery_attack
Military unit
The Ordnance Corps (ORD) (Irish: An Cór Ordanáis) is a combat support corps of the Irish Army, a branch of the Defence Forces, that has logistical and
Ordnance_Corps_(Ireland)
his body with them. As they prepared for a second assault, regular security forces converged on the scene; three remaining IRA members pushed the M60
Timeline of British undercover forces in Operation Banner
Timeline_of_British_undercover_forces_in_Operation_Banner
Northern Ireland Security Guard Service are attested as Special Constables. They are armed, as is customary in Northern Ireland for security forces. Germany
List_of_law_enforcement_agencies_in_the_United_Kingdom,_Crown_Dependencies_and_British_Overseas_Territories
1992 SAS ambush in Northern Ireland
between the British Army and the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) during The Troubles in Northern Ireland. On 16 February 1992, an IRA unit that had
Clonoe_ambush
Irish Naval Service vice admiral
DSM (Irish: Marcus Ó Méalóid; born 4 November 1958), is a retired Irish Naval Service vice admiral and was Chief of Staff of Ireland's Defence Forces from
Mark_Mellett
Former Irish Republican paramilitary group
The Irish People's Liberation Organisation was a small Irish socialist republican paramilitary organisation formed in 1986 by disaffected and expelled
Irish People's Liberation Organisation
Irish_People's_Liberation_Organisation
Combined military forces of the United Kingdom
His Majesty's Armed Forces, also known colloquially as the British Armed Forces, are the unified military forces responsible for the defence of the United
British_Armed_Forces
Unit of the Irish national police
Response Unit (ERU) (Irish: Aonad Práinnfhreagartha) is the police tactical unit of the Garda Síochána, Ireland's national police and security service. The unit
Garda_Emergency_Response_Unit
1961 battle between Irish UN troops and Katanga during Congo Crisis
Katangese force, with no deaths amongst the Irish "A" Company. A relief column of approximately 500 Indian, Irish, and Swedish UN troops, sent to break the
Siege_of_Jadotville
Armed guarding force within the British Army
Guard Service (MPGS) is responsible for maintaining physical security at British Armed Forces locations throughout Great Britain. It is one of three constituent
Military Provost Guard Service
Military_Provost_Guard_Service
Sudanese federal agency
the Ministry of Interior, continued to handle internal security and surveillance. The armed forces maintained a relatively small military intelligence unit
General Intelligence Service (Sudan)
General_Intelligence_Service_(Sudan)
Civil conflict over control of Port-au-Prince
of an ongoing armed conflict. The government of Haiti and Haitian security forces have struggled to maintain their control of Port-au-Prince amid this
Haitian_conflict
IRA member (1956–1987)
James Lynagh (Irish: Séamus Ó Laighnigh; 13 April 1956 – 8 May 1987) was a member of the East Tyrone Brigade of the Provisional Irish Republican Army
Jim_Lynagh
Finances in Northern Ireland (1969–1998)
Dublin by the IRA. Irish security forces began a manhunt for the kidnappers, culminating in a shootout with the IRA, in which Irish soldier Patrick Kelly
Paramilitary finances in the Troubles
Paramilitary_finances_in_the_Troubles
Index of articles associated with the same name
Hungarian Defence Force Irish Defence Forces Israel Defense Forces Jamaica Defence Force Japan Self-Defense Forces Kenya Defence Forces Lesotho Defence Force
Defence_Forces
Separation barriers in Northern Ireland
walls are a series of separation barriers in Northern Ireland that separate predominantly Irish republican or nationalist Catholic neighbourhoods from
Peace_lines
Irish politician, academic and former Army officer
Thomas Martin Clonan (born 1965/1966) is an Irish senator, security analyst, author and retired Irish Army Captain. He was elected to Seanad Éireann at
Tom_Clonan
Maritime service branch of the Irish Defence Forces
Service (Irish: An tSeirbhís Chabhlaigh) is the maritime component of the Defence Forces of Ireland and is one of the three branches of the Irish Defence
Irish_Naval_Service
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