The Irish Defence Forces Podcast

Episode Four of this series turns its focus to the Infantry Weapons Wing (IWW), examining the pivotal role it plays within the Infantry School and across the wider organisation. This episode explores how the IWW drives excellence in marksmanship, weapons instruction, and tactical development.

Through our discussion, the episode highlights the IWW’s responsibility for delivering specialist weapons courses, developing instructors, and preparing personnel for upcoming competitions that showcase skill, discipline, and professionalism. It also looks ahead to future projects and initiatives designed to enhance capability, modernise training, and strengthen interoperability across units.

Listeners will gain insight into the expertise, precision, and commitment of IWW personnel who work behind the scenes to ensure that Irish Defence Forces soldiers are trained to the highest standard.
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Episode Three turns its focus to the Emergency Aeromedical Service (EAS) of the Irish Defence Forces Air Corps, exploring the critical role it plays in supporting the State. This episode examines the capability, training and coordination required to deliver rapid aeromedical response in time-critical situations. Through expert discussion, it highlights the professionalism, adaptability and commitment of Air Corps personnel who provide lifesaving support in emergency situations, often operating in challenging environments where speed, precision and teamwork are paramount. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Two explores Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) operations with a focused discussion on the use of Manual Neutralisation Techniques (MNT). This episode provides insight into the specialist skills, training, decision-making, and risk management involved in employing hands-on techniques to safely render explosive threats safe. Through expert discussion, it highlights the professionalism, precision, and operational discipline required of EOD teams in complex and high-risk environments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode offers an insight into the Irish Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Teams' participation in Exercise Northern Challenge displaying specialist skills, international cooperation and operational readiness combined with a team performance that led to the Irish Defence Forces EOD Team being voted as the Best Team for 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lieutenant General Rossa Mulcahy recently sat down with Captain Tony Smith of the Defence Forces Press Office to introduce himself as the newly appointed Defence Forces Chief of Staff. In this special iteration of the Defence Forces podcast the Chief of Staff discusses his career to date, current issues and provides insights into on going projects within the Defence Forces. Lieutenant General Mulcahy then goes on to discuss his plans and vision for the Defence Forces of the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.