Irish men and women have served and died with military personnel from around the Commonwealth. As we commemorate the centenary of World War One, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission has supported the Irish Government in erecting a Cross of Sacrifice at Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin. The event was also co-led by the Glasnevin Trust. In a highly symbolic cermony in 2014, a variety of political, civic, diplomatic, and military representatives where in attendence, as were members of the public.
- India
- In 2014, Irish troops deployed to Syria under the Force Command of Lieutenant General Iqbal Singh Singha, who hails from India. During a dangerous mission, Irish military personnel rescued fellow UN troops.
- Malta
- The Irish Defence Forces now train military officers from Malta.
- New Zealand
- Irish soldiers deployed to East Timor, where they served in a joint force with troops from New Zealand.
- UK
- Ireland and the UK have recently signed a wide ranging Defence Agreement.
- Irish and British troops have recently deployed together to Mali and Sierra Leone, the latter also being a member of the Commonwealth.
- A team of Irish military healthcare professionals came second in the British Army’s 2014 Medical Service Tactical Training Exercise, which is known as ‘Arduous Serpent’.
