Irish Army
| Irish Army | |
|---|---|
| An tArm (Irish) | |
| Active | 1922–present |
| Country | Ireland |
| Type | Army |
| Role | Land warfare Peacekeeping |
| Size | 6,322 active personnel (Establishment: 7,520) (Apr 2023) 1,382 Reserve (Establishment: 3,869) (Apr 2023) |
| Part of | Defence Forces (Irish: Óglaigh na hÉireann) |
| Engagements | see list of wars |
| Website | Defence Forces – Army |
| Commanders | |
| Supreme Commander | President Michael D. Higgins |
| Chief of the Defence Staff | Brigadier General Rossa Mulcahy |
| GOC 1 Brigade | Brigadier General Caimin Keogh |
| GOC 2 Brigade | Brigadier General Stephen Ryan |
| GOC DFTC | Brigadier General Stephen Ryan |
| Insignia | |
| Flag | |
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 and internal security within the State, since 1958 the Army has had a continuous presence in peacekeeping missions around the world. The Irish Army is organised into two brigades.The Air Corps and Naval Service support the Army in carrying out its roles.
The Army has an active establishment of 7,520, and a reserve establishment of 3,869. Like other components of the Defence Forces, the Irish Army has struggled to maintain strength and as of April 2023 had only 6,322 active personnel, and 1,382 reserve personnel. However, the Irish government introduced several measures in an attempt to improve recruitment and retention, and in 2024 inductions to the Defence Forces exceeded discharges.