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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

New EU maritime system will help Ireland. From todays @irishexaminer

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

A great photo of a USAF C17 inbound to Baldonnel Dublin, in preparation for the visit of Donald Trump.

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Relaying on neighbours: Foreign defenders step in to protect State in troubled times. Conor Gallagher writing in todays @IrishTimes , on the defence dig out that the State received due to decades of government under investment. @micheal-martin.bsky.social @simonharrisireland.bsky.social

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Ireland’s defence and security. From todays @IrishTimes

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Decades of underinvestment and neglect of our Defence Forces means that we are dependent on others to provide a basic level of defence. This is unacceptable in 2026 and demonstrates an absence of political will in dealing with our defence crisis. Conor Gallagher writing in todays @irishtimes.com 👇

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

🇮🇪 hopelessly undefended as threats multiply. Senator Michael McDowell is writing in todays @IrishTimes

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

On 🇪🇺 longest border with Russia, 🇫🇮 prepares for what may come. Patrick Smyth writing in todays @IrishTimes 🇫🇮 adopts a whole of society approach to defence, security, and national resilience. Something that 🇮🇪 could also benefit from. @micheal-martin.bsky.social @simonharrisireland.bsky.social

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Excellent letter in todays @IrishTimes by Mark Prendergast on the decision made to remove Falcon Eye from the recently delivered Falcon 6X Irish Air Corps aircraft. @micheal-martin.bsky.social @simonharrisireland.bsky.social

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

🇮🇪 contribution to 🇪🇺 security and intelligence- gathering decades behind. Cormac J O'Keefe is writing in todays @irishexaminer

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

" we're the international equivalent of a demilitarised zone." Cathal Berry speaking at the MacGill Summer School debate on neutrality and defence . Given how all 🇪🇺 countries see the need in ramping up defence capability, why is 🇮🇪 government so apathetic regarding defence.

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Aughinish report is thin gruel as Russian demand ramps up. Edward Burke is writing in todays @IrishTimes 👇

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

🇮🇪 defence capability. From todays @IrishTimes

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

🇮🇪 defending itself. Good letter in todays @IrishTimes on 🇮🇪 lack of defence capability and the continuing lack of political will to address the crisis. @micheal-martin.bsky.social @simonharrisireland.bsky.social

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

It appears that commercialisation takes precedent over respect at the National Memorial to members of the Defence Forces Merrion Square Dublin. @micheal-martin.bsky.social @simonharrisireland.bsky.social @irishexaminer.bsky.social @irishtimes.com @ronanmcgreevy.bsky.social

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

A referendum to expand the size of the cabinet would just look like ‘jobs for the boys’. www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Drone deals and front-line robots. Ukraine's new weapons industry. Lara Marlowe is writing in todays @IrishTimes regarding the changing face of conflict and Ukrainian innovation.

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Triple-lock dilutes our sovereignty. From todays @irishexaminer

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Ineffective defences, the editorial from todays @irishexaminer Over four years after the Commission on Defence report was published, the pace of improvement remains glacial. The State remains effectively defenceless. @micheal-martin.bsky.social @simonharrisireland.bsky.social

Ineffective defences, the editorial in todays @irishexaminer
Over four years after the Commission on Defence reported, the pace of improvement remains glacial. The State remains effectively defenceless.

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Great coverage in todays @irishexaminer on 🇮🇪 Naval Service in a number of articles by @cormacokeeffe.bsky.social Pick up a copy, or go online for the full article.

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Once again, our pure hypocrisy on energy is laid bare. Stephen Collins is writing in todays @IrishTimes 👇

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

A deep dive into the Naval Service. From letters to the editor in todays @irishtimes.com. More ambition, political will, and resources are required to address 🇮🇪 defence crisis. @micheal-martin.bsky.social @simonharrisireland.bsky.social

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

🇮🇪 joins hunt for Russian submarines. Conor Gallagher is writing in todays @IrishTimes on upgrades to Naval Service vessels regarding sub-surface and air search capabilities.

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Starmer urges 🇮🇪 to raise defence budget. By increasing the defence budget, by appointing a full-time standalone defence minister and by an injection of political will, Ireland’s defence crisis could be resolved. @micheal-martin.bsky.social @simonharrisireland.bsky.social

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Government signs updated defence deal with UK to boost maritime co-operation. By investing in our Defence Forces and by working with others, significant improvement in our defence capability can be achieved. A positive and welcome move @micheal-martin.bsky.social @simonharrisireland.bsky.social

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

It's great to see the 'Emergency,' era marker sign undergoing restoration at Carnsore Point Co Wexford. History uncovered.

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Spending on defence. Todays @irishtimes.com letters to the editor.

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Plan to restore sight to Ireland’s ' sea blindness '. @CormacJOKeeffe is writing in todays @irishexaminer

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Irish Air Corps Airbus 295 MPA inbound to Baldonnel Co Dublin this afternoon.

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Defence spending. The cost of security. The editorial in todays @irishexaminer.bsky.social Government failure to provide adequately for defence will have consequences. What's required? A full-time minister, adequate resources, and a willingness to deliver. @micheal-martin.bsky.social

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Ireland to partner with UK and France to protect seas. Positive news regarding working alongside partners and a regeneration plan for the Naval Service.

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Deutsche Marine Baden Württemberg F222 alongside in Dublin Port this afternoon. Enjoy your visit.

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Ireland’s weak security capacity. From todays @IrishTimes 👇

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Despite a Commission on Defence report over 4 years ago,the advice and warnings offered by Cathal Berry and others, the State remains effectively defenceless. Serious questions need to be asked of the government,the minister, and the @IRLDeptDefence as to why. @micheal-martin.bsky.social

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

It could be a while before normal service resumes at Salthill Co Dublin. Rail services are currently suspended.

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Seapoint Co Dublin. Stormy conditions this afternoon with the rail line completely flooded.

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Why is Ireland not all at sea. Mark Mellett, former Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces, writing in todays @IrishTimes

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Irish Naval Service LÉ Aoibhinn in Dun Laoghaire Harbour this morning. Previously, HMNZS Rotoiti, it was purchased by Ireland in 2022.

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

🇮🇪 cannot ignore a direct threat to Europe. Professor Ben Tonra in todays @irishtimes.com 👇

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Why 🇮🇪 is missing its military manpower targets. Conor Gallagher is writing in todays @irishtimes.com As our 🇪🇺 partners significantly increase defence expenditure and recruitment, Ireland remains a laggard on both fronts. @micheal-martin.bsky.social @simonharrisireland.bsky.social

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Caught between Russia and the US, Ireland has few choices. Great piece by Edward Burke in todays @IrishTimes regarding defence and the choices 🇮🇪 faces.

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Dereliction of duty to State security. From todays @irishexaminer.bsky.social

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Great piece by Lara Marlowe in todays @IrishTimes👇

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

🇮🇪 defences. Maritime patrol aircraft, sonar buoys, and procurement. My letter in todays @IrishTimes @micheal-martin.bsky.social @simonharrisireland.bsky.social

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Sunrise, on the first day of 2026, as spotted from Killiney Hill Co Dublin 🇮🇪 Happy New Year all.

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Drone sightings highlight worrying gaps in security. Edward Burke is writing in todays @IrishTimes The government needs to provide the required resources and demonstrate it has the political will to address our defence crisis. It's time to fix defence. @micheal-martin.bsky.social

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

The editorial in todays @irishexaminer. Decades of underinvestment in 🇮🇪 Defence Forces and defence capability have consequences. It's time to fix defence. @micheal-martin.bsky.social @simonharrisireland.bsky.social

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Drones and Ireland's defences. Years of underinvestment in the Defence Forces, along with an absence of political will to address the crisis, have consequences. It's time to fix defence. @micheal-martin.bsky.social @simonharrisireland.bsky.social

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Conor Hogarty @conorhogarty.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Good article by Lara Marlowe in todays @IrishTimes Well worth a read 👇

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