Air Corps adjusts ejector seats in effort to recruit more women pilots
Potential pilots must now only attain a minimum weight of 53kg to be safe
Irish Air
Air Corps role in Covid and Ukraine crises recognised
Nine new pilots receive their wings at Casement Aerodrome event to mark centenary
Irish neutrality means whatever the government of the day wants it to mean
The ground has shifted and Ireland’s approach to military defence will come under scrutiny like never before
Four Irish babies born to surrogate mothers in Kyiv evacuated from Ukraine
Infants united with Irish parents after medics brought them to Ukraine’s western border
Military aircraft assisting operation to bring surrogate babies born in Ukraine to Ireland
Source says ‘a number of civilians’, believed to be parents of the newborns, on plane
Lisa Smith talking ‘anti-western stuff’ and promoting Islam, says former colleague
Witness says defendant’s talk about these issues was constant through guard duty
Russian, US, French and UK warships spotted off south coast by Defence Forces
Vessels are outside Irish territorial waters, therefore acting in line with maritime law
Army Ranger Wing team arrives home to Ireland after Kabul mission
Twenty-six Irish citizens evacuated from Afghanistan with help of secretive unit
The ‘gaping gap’ in Ireland’s airspace defence
State unable to detect who is flying in region unless aircraft actively alerts authorities
No evidence of human remains in test trenches at Bessborough, planning hearing told
Experts called by developers of apartments on grounds of former Mother and Baby Home
Air Corps used to deport criminals to Lithuania due to pandemic
Man (46) extradited back to Ireland to face drugs charges in Dundalk
Bessborough developers urged to retain forensic archaeologists during site works
Expert advises proper supervision in case infant remains found if planning is granted
Infant burials likely to have happened at Bessborough - report
No burial records found for more than 800 babies linked with mother and baby home
Angling Notes: Study finds little-known information about ferox trout
A huge brown trout caught in New Zealand may be a record-breaker
Norwegian Air plunges into winter fight for survival
Government says it will not provide further cash support for embattled airline
Military officers raise concerns over potential use of UK-based aircraft for rescue missions
Air Corps to be excluded from future search and rescue work as service goes out to tender
My Irish passport has calmed tempers at borders and airports
Helicopter pilot Dave McInerney has flown heads of state, royalty and rock stars
Long hot weekend: Monday set to be warmest day of the year so far
Weather brings higher risk of forest fires with red fire warning in place until Monday evening
Gardaí disperse crowds gathered at coastal beauty spots
Irish Water considers hosepipe ban as threat of drought looms
Firefighters battle to keep forest fire away from Kildare explosives factory
Strong winds fan flames near Irish Industrial Explosives plant on Kildare-Meath border
Irish Air Corps will not ground helicopter fleet after door fell off mid-flight
Investigation under way after rear door of aircraft landed outside Clondalkin school
Stobart Group confirms it has bought more than 78% of Stobart Air
Stobart Air operates regional services for Aer Lingus
Charity air ambulance will cover Air Corp service despite funding issues
Irish Community Rapid Response suspends helicopter medical emergency service due to shortfall
Turkey to deport Lisa Smith and her daughter to Ireland
Islamic State supporter and former Irish Air Corps member interrogated by Turkish officials
Gatwick chaos shows how small drones pose big dangers
The increasing use of the machines is a cause of concern for airports across the world
Air Corps discover WW2 hillside ÉIRE sign after more than 70 years
Sign on Bray Head was there to warn air crews that Ireland was a neutral country
Bray Air Display and Foynes Air Show dazzle crowds despite rain
More than 40 modern and vintage aircraft perform as part of Bray celebration
Coveney rejects national security objections to proposed Cork incinerator
Indaver scheme will endanger Haulbowline naval operations, say opponents
Gorse fires break out in Dublin and Wicklow as temperatures soar
Students evacuated from Kilmacanogue school as fires spread in Wicklow
Weekend weather may impede electricity and water repairs
South of country worst hit by Storm Ophelia as responders work to restore services
Incinerator would not impact Cork naval base, says Indaver
Company’s review finds emissions from chimney would not cause problems for helicopters
Incinerator decision deferral due to Haulbowline flight concerns
Deferral to allow Indaver provide detail on impact €160m facility to have on helicopters
Air Corps problems go deeper than pilot shortage
Financial squeeze imposed by Government will continue to erode capability
Defence Forces staff shortage led to Rescue 116 being deployed
Air Corps personnel not available for mission which ended in fatal helicopter crash
SAS Irish subsidiary to begin flights in November
New airline will serve routes between Spain, Britain and Scandinavia using new aircraft
Munster service to fly doctors to incidents to be launched
Irish Community Air Ambulance aims to raise €1m required to begin life-saving service
Bray Air Display line-up off to a flier with Red Arrows booking
Royal Air Force aerobatic team set for runaway success before 90,000 enthusiasts
Iceland's Wow Air considers transatlantic base in Dublin
Demand for services from capital has exceeded expectations, says CEO
Report criticises response after woman (70) hit by car in Donegal
Maura Porter died after waiting 50 minutes for Letterkenny ambulance 62km away
Minister for Time confirms Santa will arrive in Ireland...on time
Shatter takes time off from justice duties to ensure safe passage for one special visitor
Spitfire and B-17 part of Dublin city flypast
Thousands expected to line quays as 30 aircraft take part in event
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