The Latest Breaking News from Air Corps

Maldives Presient Muizzu says surveillance of his country’s territory should not concern any “external parties”

Maldives President boosts defence forces, deploys drones, emphasizes sovereignty, and reviews agreements with India.

The Hindu · Mar 17, 2024

Ferghal Blaney - Artificial Intelligence ‘Drone Deputies’ could replace some of our low intelligence TDs

Our Man in the Mirror keeping tabs on those in power down in Kildare Street

Irish Mirror · May 17, 2023

These Trailblazers Were America’s 1st Black Meteorologists

When people of color were breaking into roles previously denied, African Americans became the first Black meteorologists

Zenger · Feb 15, 2023

Defence Forces mount hush hush surveillance operation to monitor Russian ship off Irish coast

The Defence Forces have mounted a special operation to keep an eye on a Russian research ship as it passed through Irish waters.

Irish Mirror · Oct 25, 2022

Air Corps plane stranded in Africa after top secret mission to evacuate Army officers

We can exclusively reveal that the €5 million PC-12, along with its five-strong crew, has been stuck in an east African airport for almost a week — thanks to red tape connected to a hush-hush flight to rescue three Army personnel from the Democratic Republic of Congo

Irish Mirror · Aug 18, 2022

Jim Gavin ranks All-Ireland wins as a player among his most memorable GAA moments

These days the former Blues boss says he watches GAA games 'like a fan', admitting he was disappointed when the Dubs lost their semi-final against Kerry

Irish Mirror · Aug 14, 2022

Ministers have shelled out €600,000 of taxpayers' money on private jet trips so far in 2022

There have been over 30 ministerial trips to the end of June, with the average cost per trip coming in at just under €20,000.

Irish Mirror · Aug 4, 2022

Government jet use by ministers has cost taxpayers €600,000 so far this year

People Before Profit’s Paul Murphy has slammed the “waste of money” and urged ministers to fly on regular commercial airlines like everybody else has to

Dublin Live · Aug 4, 2022

Government looking to buy or lease new jet for Taoiseach to attend global events

The current 18-year-old Learjet is 'nearing the end of its natural life'

Irish Mirror · Jun 1, 2022

Taoiseach Micheal Martin left 'stranded' on airstrip in Brussels after Government jet breaks down

Senior officials at the Taoiseach’s department said the latest breakdown marked a 'further deterioration' in the service being provided for flying ministers around the globe

Irish Mirror · May 15, 2022