Article: Brigadier General Michael Beary
Cathal Brugha Barracks (Dublin)
The 2nd Brigade (known as 2nd (Eastern) Brigade until the 2012 reorganisation of the army) is a brigade of the Irish Army. Its headquarters are in Dublin. The 2nd Brigade is responsible for military operations in the north of Ireland. Its area of responsibility includes the counties of Wicklow, Dublin, Louth, Kildare, Longford, Meath, Westmeath, Roscommon, Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim and Mayo. The Brigade Headquarters is located in Cathal Brugha Barracks in Dublin.
Within the 2nd Brigades area of responsibility are situated various vital installations including Government Buildings, Áras an Uachtaráin, Foreign Embassies, Dublin Airport, Dublin Port and Knock Airport.
Units
Brigade HQ - Cathal Brugha Barracks, Dublin
6 Infantry Battalion (Athlone)
7 Infantry Battalion (Dublin)
27 Infantry Battalion (Dundalk)
28 Infantry Battalion (Ballyshannon)
2 Artillery Regiment (Athlone)
2 Cavalry Squadron (Dublin)
2 Communication and Information Services Company (Dublin)
2 Engineer Group (Athlone)
2 Supply & Transport Group (Athlone)
2 Ordnance Group (Athlone)
2 Military Police Company (Dublin)
Barracks
McKee Barracks, Dublin 7
St Bricins Hospital, Dublin
Gormanstown Camp in Co Meath
Aiken Barracks, Dundalk Custume Barracks, Athlone
Finner Camp in Ballyshannon
Training Facilities Gormanston Camp Kilbride Camp Glen of Imaal References |
Source: Skip to main content
We use cookies to give you the best possible online experience. If you continue, we'll assume you are happy for your web browser to receive all cookies from our website. See our
Privacy & Cookie policy
statement for more information on cookies and how to manage them.
Manage cookies Accept all cookies Contact Us As Gaeilge Search Search APPLY NOW APPLY NOW Who We Are (current) Army
The Army organises and trains ground forces and air defence units.
JTF 'FORTITUDE' COM- JTF 1 Brigade GOC 1 Brigade 2 Brigade GOC 2 Brigade
Defence Forces Training Centre
About The DFTC GOC DTFC The Military College
Schools of the DFTC
Army Corps Infantry Corps Artillery Corps Cavalry Corps Engineer Corps CIS Corps Ordnance Corps Medical Corps Transport Corps Military Police Corps ARW About the ARW Roles Selection Course Equitation School School Core Activites Equitation School History Procurement of Horses
Defence Forces School of Music
Weapons Platoon Level Weapons Company Level Weapons Battalion Level Weapons Air Corps
The Air Corps organises and trains airborne command and control units.
About the Air Corps
Air Corps Headquarters
No 1 Operations Wing
No 3 Operations Wing
No 4 Support Wing
No 5 Support Wing
CIS Squadron
Roles of the Air Corps
GOC Air Corps Air Corps College Flying Training School Technical Training School
Military Training and Survival School
The Fleet EC135 P2 EC135 T2 CASA CN 235 Learjet 45 PBN Defender Pilatus PC-9M AW139 Pilatus PC-12 Naval Service
The Naval Service trains and educates its personnel for the maritime challenges of life in the 21st century
Naval Service Careers
About the Naval Service
Naval Service Headquarters Naval Operations Command Naval Support Command FOC Naval Service
Roles of the Naval Service
Naval Service College Officer Training School
Military & Naval Operational Training School
School of Naval Engineering
National Maritime College of Ireland
Specialist Units Diving Section Fisheries Monitoring Centre The Fleet LÉ Róisín P51 LÉ Niamh P52
LÉ Samuel Beckett P61
LÉ James Joyce P62
LÉ William B Yeats P63
LÉ George B Shaw P64
Naval Service Weapons Reserve Defence Forces
The Reserve Defence Forces are comprised of both the army reserves and the naval service reserves.
Army Reserve
About the Army Reserve
Roles of the Army Reserve
Army Reserve Recruitment Army Reserve Courses Army Reserve Locations Weapons Army Corps Naval Service Reserve
About Naval Service Reserve
Roles of The Naval Service Reserve
Naval Service Reserve Recruitment
Naval Service Weapons RDF Employers Handbook What We do Careers VIEW Careers
Defence Forces personnel lead a "Life less Ordinary". No two days are the same in the lives of our personnel. All aspects of military life are varied and for each member of the Force each day may bring new challenge.
IN THIS SECTION Army Careers
Army Officer - Cadet
Army Officer (Cadet)
Army Engineer Officer (Cadet)
Army Ordnance Officer (Cadet)
Army Recruit Benefits and Lifestyle The Selection Process Air Corps Careers
Aeronautical Engineer – Direct Entry
Air Corps Pilot - Cadet
Air Corps Recruit
Air Traffic Controller - Cadetship
Trainee Military Aircraft System Technician
Benefits and Lifestyle The Selection Process Naval Service Careers
Commissioned Officer – Direct Entry
Non Commissioned Officer – Direct Entry
Naval Service Officer - Cadet
Naval Service Recruit Benefits and Lifestyle The Selection Process Reserve Defence Forces The Selection Process
Read About the Army Reserve
Read about the Naval Service Reserve
How to join Current Recruitment Opportunities Re-Join Specialist Appointments
Naval Service Engineer Officer
Medical Personnel Instrumentalists FAQs Eligibility Requirements Application Process Training General
Defence Forces Rates of Pay
Defence Studies Programme
Defence Forces Fitness Testing
Practice your Psychometric Test Here
Defence Forces Board
VIEW Defence Forces Board
IN THIS SECTION
About The Defence Forces Board
Chief of Staff DCOS Operations DCOS Support
Assistant Chief of Staff
Head of Transformation
Head of Strategic HR
Public Information VIEW Public Information
The Information Officer will provide guidance to the general public on matters relating to Defence Forces policy and procedures and will, where appropriate, direct queries, questions and requests to the relevant office holder.
IN THIS SECTION Aeronautical Data
Defence Research, Technology and Innovation (RTI) Unit
Industry and Research Collaboration
European Funding Internal Innovation
Resources and Contact the RTI Unit
An Cosantóir Magazine 2012 2013 2014 2011 2024 2023 2022
Defence Forces Social Media
Defence Forces Families About US Resources Family Support Services Bereavement Support Financial Support
Addiction Alcohol and Drug Misuse Supports
Family Services Physical Health Supports
Mental Health and Wellbeing Apps
Overseas Deployment Veterans Publications Gender, Diversity, Equality Links Page Contact Information Defence Forces Ceremonial About Ceremonials 1916 Commemoration
Arbour Hill 1916 Ceremony
National Day of Commemoration
The Escort of Honour
The 21 Gun Salute
State and Military Funerals
Defence Forces Medals Distinguished Service Medal
Military Medal For Gallantry
Defence Forces Museums Defence Forces History
History of the Army
History of the Air Corps
History of the Naval Service
Defence Forces School of Music
Defence Forces Cap Badge
The National Flag Sliabh na mBan The Curragh Museum
Cathal Brugha Visitor Centre
Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa Museum
Collins Barracks Museum Military Archives
TY Students / School Visits / Requests to Visit DF Barracks
Publications Defence Forces Review An Cosantóir
Report of the Commission on Defence Forces
Independent Review Group - Jadotville
Courts Martial
About Military Courts Martial
Classes of Courts Martial
Procedure at Courts Martial
Court Martial Diary Freedom of Information
FOI - Publication Scheme
Access to Information on the Environment
Freedom of Information Non-Personal Disclosure log
Glen of Imaal- Walking Route Closures
DFTC Road Closures Member's Area News and Events
VIEW News and Events
The Defence Forces Press Office is based in Defence Forces Headquarters, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. It is the hub of a network of Regional Press Offices representing the Army, Air Corps, Naval Service, Reserve and all Overseas Units
IN THIS SECTION
About the Press Office
News News Archive 2020 2018 2019 Speeches Calendar of Events 2019 2020 2023 2024 Army
The Army is organised on conventional military lines providing a sufficiently flexible structure to carry out all the roles assigned by Government. The Army is a standing force and provides the primary capabilities for joint military operations at home and combined military Peace Support Operations abroad.
Organisation of the Army
The Army is organised on conventional military lines providing a sufficiently flexible structure to carry out all the roles assigned by Government. The Army is a standing force and provides the primary capabilities for joint military operations at home and combined military Peace Support Operations abroad. The Army continues to retain all-arms conventional military capabilities, within the existing two infantry Brigades and the Defence Forces’ Training Centre, including SOF.
The country is divided into three areas for administrative and operational reasons, and in each area there is an infantry Brigade. The three brigade group structure envisages distinct operational areas of responsibility for each of the brigades and is supported in their responsibilities by the Naval Service and Air Corps. Each of the Brigade formations and the Air Corps are commanded by a Brigadier General while the Naval Service is commanded by a Commodore.
The Army Brigades Defence Forces Headquarters 1 Brigade 2 Brigade
Defence Forces Training Centre
Do you want to Join the Army - Link
JTF 'FORTITUDE'
The JTF provides, within means and capabilities, Aid to the Civil Authorities (ATCA) support to government departments and agencies (with priority to the Dept of Health and HSE), by providing personnel and equipment to a range of requests for suppor...
1 Brigade
The 1st Brigade is responsible for military operations in the south of the country. Its area of responsibility includes the counties of Carlow, Laois, Offaly, Kilkenny, Wexford, Waterford, Cork, Kerry, Limerick Clare, Tipperary and Galway. The Briga...
2 Brigade
The 2nd Brigade is responsible for military operations in the northern area of the country. Its area of responsibility includes the counties of Wicklow, Dublin, Louth, Kildare, Longford, , Meath, Westmeath, Roscommon, Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Sligo...
Defence Forces Training Centre
The Defence Forces Training Centre is the centre of excellence for all Defence Forces training, education and logistical units.
Army Corps
Within the Army structure there are different Corps. The Army Corps support the seven combat functions - Manoeuvre, Fire Support, Air Defence, ISTAR, Mobility, Combat Service Support and Command & Control.
ARW
The Army Ranger Wing (ARW) is the special operations force of the Irish Defence Forces. The ARW roles are divided between wartime special operations ("Green Role") and anti-terrorism ("Black Role").
Equitation School
The Equitation School was founded in 1926 to promote Ireland and the Irish horse. Since then Equitation School riders have been the backbone of Irish show-jumping and event teams.
Defence Forces School of Music
The School of Music is organised as a Corps of the Army and as such it contains a Directorate, a Headquarters incorporating the Army No.1 Band and one detached military bands, namely The Band of 1 Brigade and Band of the 2 Brigade.
Weapons
Platoon, Company and Battalion level weaponry.
Home Who We Are Army Back To Top BACK TO TOP BACK TO TOP
Contact the defence forces
Contact Us Press Office Useful Links
Defence Forces Social Media Links
Defence Forces Member's Area
Cookie Management Accessibility Privacy Statement Helpful links Defence Forces Careers Army Air Corps Naval Service Reserves Follow us |