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Join the Irish Defence Forces and travel the World

Experience different cultures and meet people in North Africa. The Balkans and Middle East. Interact with these people in a mannerly respectful way and be an ambassador for Ireland and United Nations.

Motivate yourself, become determined , move forward, know what pride is.

Understand what endurance and hardship can be within a team. Never cross the line alone always look out for your Section, Platoon , Company or Battalion.

The soldier that receives a medal is seen as a hero but the wives and families of the 47 who gave their lives in South Lebanon are the real heroes of Peace Keeping in that mission area.

Know that todays pain will be tomorrows glory, In other words when pressure is applied to you on any military course take it , learn from it and move on the the next stage.

Lt Jim Nolan and Minister Varadkar at the naming of the George Bernard Shaw ,Waterford 2019.

Join the Irish Naval Service

National Maritime College of Ireland will educate you.

Receive education in Navigation, Diving, Gunnery and Engineering.

BQ Nola giving his son Lt Jim Nolan his first salute at the Commissioning of officers 2014 Cork

Lt Gen Conor O’ Boyle at the Commissioning in Cork 2014