Conor Hogarty
@conorhogarty.bsky.social
Interests include Irish Defence Forces, current affairs, and politics. Along with the odd contribution to the Irish Times and Examiner.
Excellent piece by Senator McDowell in todays @IrishTimes regarding the Defence Forces.
Decades of neglect and government indifference have left the Defence Forces unable to fulfil their primary role, defence of the State.
@micheal-martin.bsky.social
@simonharrisireland.bsky.social
Decades of neglect and government indifference have left the Defence Forces unable to fulfil their primary role, defence of the State.
@micheal-martin.bsky.social
@simonharrisireland.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Excellent piece by Senator McDowell in todays @IrishTimes regarding the Defence Forces.
Decades of neglect and government indifference have left the Defence Forces unable to fulfil their primary role, defence of the State.
@micheal-martin.bsky.social
@simonharrisireland.bsky.social
Decades of neglect and government indifference have left the Defence Forces unable to fulfil their primary role, defence of the State.
@micheal-martin.bsky.social
@simonharrisireland.bsky.social
Given the glacial pace of improvement regarding the Defence Forces, all sources of funding need to be examined and exploited.
From todays @IrishTimes 👇
@micheal-martin.bsky.social
@simonharrisireland.bsky.social
From todays @IrishTimes 👇
@micheal-martin.bsky.social
@simonharrisireland.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Given the glacial pace of improvement regarding the Defence Forces, all sources of funding need to be examined and exploited.
From todays @IrishTimes 👇
@micheal-martin.bsky.social
@simonharrisireland.bsky.social
From todays @IrishTimes 👇
@micheal-martin.bsky.social
@simonharrisireland.bsky.social
Once again, 🇮🇪 lack of investment in defence and security has repercussions and assistance will be required from our 🇪🇺 partners.
When decades of neglect and indifference is your defence policy of choice, expect no less.
@simonharrisireland.bsky.social
@micheal-martin.bsky.social
When decades of neglect and indifference is your defence policy of choice, expect no less.
@simonharrisireland.bsky.social
@micheal-martin.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Once again, 🇮🇪 lack of investment in defence and security has repercussions and assistance will be required from our 🇪🇺 partners.
When decades of neglect and indifference is your defence policy of choice, expect no less.
@simonharrisireland.bsky.social
@micheal-martin.bsky.social
When decades of neglect and indifference is your defence policy of choice, expect no less.
@simonharrisireland.bsky.social
@micheal-martin.bsky.social
The old WW2 lookout post and lighthouse, at Fanad Head Co Donegal 🇮🇪 on a magnificent day.
November 4, 2025 at 5:52 PM
The old WW2 lookout post and lighthouse, at Fanad Head Co Donegal 🇮🇪 on a magnificent day.
Putin's 'flying Chernobyl ' carries a stark warning for 🇮🇪
Geography affords little by way of protection as threats evolve.
Lara Marlow in todays @IrishTimes
Geography affords little by way of protection as threats evolve.
Lara Marlow in todays @IrishTimes
November 1, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Putin's 'flying Chernobyl ' carries a stark warning for 🇮🇪
Geography affords little by way of protection as threats evolve.
Lara Marlow in todays @IrishTimes
Geography affords little by way of protection as threats evolve.
Lara Marlow in todays @IrishTimes
Stephen Collins writing in todays @IrishTimes regarding neutrality, defence, and the triple lock.
By investing in our Defence Forces and by working with others, we can ensure that the State is adequately protected. Currently, we are defenceless.
By investing in our Defence Forces and by working with others, we can ensure that the State is adequately protected. Currently, we are defenceless.
October 31, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Stephen Collins writing in todays @IrishTimes regarding neutrality, defence, and the triple lock.
By investing in our Defence Forces and by working with others, we can ensure that the State is adequately protected. Currently, we are defenceless.
By investing in our Defence Forces and by working with others, we can ensure that the State is adequately protected. Currently, we are defenceless.
Questions about our neutrality are on the ballot in this election.
Edward Burke is writing in todays @IrishTimes.
As 🇪🇺 defence and security posture changes, how will 🇮🇪contribute to the defence and security of 🇪🇺
Edward Burke is writing in todays @IrishTimes.
As 🇪🇺 defence and security posture changes, how will 🇮🇪contribute to the defence and security of 🇪🇺
October 11, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Questions about our neutrality are on the ballot in this election.
Edward Burke is writing in todays @IrishTimes.
As 🇪🇺 defence and security posture changes, how will 🇮🇪contribute to the defence and security of 🇪🇺
Edward Burke is writing in todays @IrishTimes.
As 🇪🇺 defence and security posture changes, how will 🇮🇪contribute to the defence and security of 🇪🇺
The EU is preparing for war - are we?
Edward Burke is writing in todays @irishexaminer regarding the defence capabilities that 🇮🇪 should be focusing on.
Pick up a copy today.
Edward Burke is writing in todays @irishexaminer regarding the defence capabilities that 🇮🇪 should be focusing on.
Pick up a copy today.
October 7, 2025 at 5:34 AM
The EU is preparing for war - are we?
Edward Burke is writing in todays @irishexaminer regarding the defence capabilities that 🇮🇪 should be focusing on.
Pick up a copy today.
Edward Burke is writing in todays @irishexaminer regarding the defence capabilities that 🇮🇪 should be focusing on.
Pick up a copy today.
Chinese military parade should ring alarm bells in Europe.
Edward Burke is writing in todays @irishexaminer
Pick up a copy today.
Edward Burke is writing in todays @irishexaminer
Pick up a copy today.
September 5, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Chinese military parade should ring alarm bells in Europe.
Edward Burke is writing in todays @irishexaminer
Pick up a copy today.
Edward Burke is writing in todays @irishexaminer
Pick up a copy today.
Tainaste @simonharrisireland.bsky.social wanted to double defence spending.
The front page of todays @IrishTimes👇
The front page of todays @IrishTimes👇
August 25, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Tainaste @simonharrisireland.bsky.social wanted to double defence spending.
The front page of todays @IrishTimes👇
The front page of todays @IrishTimes👇
Gerard Howlin writing in todays @IrishTimes 👇
August 1, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Gerard Howlin writing in todays @IrishTimes 👇
🇮🇪 Military Intelligence Unit seeks more powers to tackle threats.
Conor Gallagher is writing in today's @IrishTimes
Conor Gallagher is writing in today's @IrishTimes
July 25, 2025 at 6:20 AM
🇮🇪 Military Intelligence Unit seeks more powers to tackle threats.
Conor Gallagher is writing in today's @IrishTimes
Conor Gallagher is writing in today's @IrishTimes
Irish Air Corps, Airbus 295 MPA inbound after patrolling off the west coast.
July 14, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Irish Air Corps, Airbus 295 MPA inbound after patrolling off the west coast.
Stephen Collins writing in Fridays @IrishTimes.
Given the concerns of our 🇪🇺 partners regarding defence and security, 🇮🇪 clearly needs to up its game.
@simonharrisireland.bsky.social
Given the concerns of our 🇪🇺 partners regarding defence and security, 🇮🇪 clearly needs to up its game.
@simonharrisireland.bsky.social
July 13, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Stephen Collins writing in Fridays @IrishTimes.
Given the concerns of our 🇪🇺 partners regarding defence and security, 🇮🇪 clearly needs to up its game.
@simonharrisireland.bsky.social
Given the concerns of our 🇪🇺 partners regarding defence and security, 🇮🇪 clearly needs to up its game.
@simonharrisireland.bsky.social
How terrorist groups are leveraging AI to recruit and finance their operations.
from todays @irishexaminer
from todays @irishexaminer
July 9, 2025 at 4:41 AM
How terrorist groups are leveraging AI to recruit and finance their operations.
from todays @irishexaminer
from todays @irishexaminer
How the Defence Forces carried out its most daring operation in decades.
Conor Gallagher writing in todays @IrishTimes 👇
Conor Gallagher writing in todays @IrishTimes 👇
July 7, 2025 at 4:29 AM
How the Defence Forces carried out its most daring operation in decades.
Conor Gallagher writing in todays @IrishTimes 👇
Conor Gallagher writing in todays @IrishTimes 👇
Yesterday, a number of retired senior officers from the Defence Forces appeared at an Oireachtas committee dealing with defence, the triple lock, and neutrality. Removal of the triple lock will not affect neutrality, as some may claim.
Report from todays @irishexaminer
Report from todays @irishexaminer
July 2, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Yesterday, a number of retired senior officers from the Defence Forces appeared at an Oireachtas committee dealing with defence, the triple lock, and neutrality. Removal of the triple lock will not affect neutrality, as some may claim.
Report from todays @irishexaminer
Report from todays @irishexaminer
🇮🇪 considering joining the European Air Transport Command, which would give Ireland access to larger transport aircraft as required. In return, 🇮🇪 would make available the soon to be delivered C295 aircraft for use by other 🇪🇺 members.
A positive and welcome proposal @simonharrisireland.bsky.social
A positive and welcome proposal @simonharrisireland.bsky.social
June 30, 2025 at 10:42 AM
🇮🇪 considering joining the European Air Transport Command, which would give Ireland access to larger transport aircraft as required. In return, 🇮🇪 would make available the soon to be delivered C295 aircraft for use by other 🇪🇺 members.
A positive and welcome proposal @simonharrisireland.bsky.social
A positive and welcome proposal @simonharrisireland.bsky.social
🇮🇪 backs €150bn defence plan as EU moves to rearm.
🇮🇪 looking at becoming involved in joint procurement of new equipment in order to speed up delivery and lower the costs involved.
The front page of todays @IrishTimes
🇮🇪 looking at becoming involved in joint procurement of new equipment in order to speed up delivery and lower the costs involved.
The front page of todays @IrishTimes
June 27, 2025 at 4:27 AM
🇮🇪 backs €150bn defence plan as EU moves to rearm.
🇮🇪 looking at becoming involved in joint procurement of new equipment in order to speed up delivery and lower the costs involved.
The front page of todays @IrishTimes
🇮🇪 looking at becoming involved in joint procurement of new equipment in order to speed up delivery and lower the costs involved.
The front page of todays @IrishTimes
Trump’s Iranian gamble leaves Europe exposed and vulnerable.
@edwardburke.bsky.social is writing in todays @irishexaminer
@edwardburke.bsky.social is writing in todays @irishexaminer
June 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Trump’s Iranian gamble leaves Europe exposed and vulnerable.
@edwardburke.bsky.social is writing in todays @irishexaminer
@edwardburke.bsky.social is writing in todays @irishexaminer
This Monday marks the 40th anniversary of the Air India disaster off the southwest coast of Ireland. A large search and recovery operation involving the Irish Naval Service and others commenced in the aftermath.
Sean O’Riordan is writing about the disaster in todays @irishexaminer
Sean O’Riordan is writing about the disaster in todays @irishexaminer
June 21, 2025 at 8:48 AM
This Monday marks the 40th anniversary of the Air India disaster off the southwest coast of Ireland. A large search and recovery operation involving the Irish Naval Service and others commenced in the aftermath.
Sean O’Riordan is writing about the disaster in todays @irishexaminer
Sean O’Riordan is writing about the disaster in todays @irishexaminer
Russia’s military power and the EU.
Good letter by Dr Edward Burke in response to a letter by Senator Clonan, which was published in the @IrishTimes yesterday. Deterrence, and being prepared for hostilities vital in todays world.
Good letter by Dr Edward Burke in response to a letter by Senator Clonan, which was published in the @IrishTimes yesterday. Deterrence, and being prepared for hostilities vital in todays world.
June 18, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Russia’s military power and the EU.
Good letter by Dr Edward Burke in response to a letter by Senator Clonan, which was published in the @IrishTimes yesterday. Deterrence, and being prepared for hostilities vital in todays world.
Good letter by Dr Edward Burke in response to a letter by Senator Clonan, which was published in the @IrishTimes yesterday. Deterrence, and being prepared for hostilities vital in todays world.
As Europe rearms at speed 🇮🇪 cannot stand on the sidelines.
Patrick Smyth writing in todays @IrishTimes well worth a look.
Patrick Smyth writing in todays @IrishTimes well worth a look.
June 14, 2025 at 11:52 AM
As Europe rearms at speed 🇮🇪 cannot stand on the sidelines.
Patrick Smyth writing in todays @IrishTimes well worth a look.
Patrick Smyth writing in todays @IrishTimes well worth a look.
Irish Naval Service Headquarters, Haulbowline Co Cork.
It's good to see that the refurbishment of a number of the building is completed or underway. With improvements to allowances and technical pay, retention issues could be addressed, @simonsarris.bsky.social
It's good to see that the refurbishment of a number of the building is completed or underway. With improvements to allowances and technical pay, retention issues could be addressed, @simonsarris.bsky.social
June 11, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Irish Naval Service Headquarters, Haulbowline Co Cork.
It's good to see that the refurbishment of a number of the building is completed or underway. With improvements to allowances and technical pay, retention issues could be addressed, @simonsarris.bsky.social
It's good to see that the refurbishment of a number of the building is completed or underway. With improvements to allowances and technical pay, retention issues could be addressed, @simonsarris.bsky.social