Conor Hogarty
@conorhogarty.bsky.social
Interests include Irish Defence Forces, current affairs, and politics. Along with the odd contribution to the Irish Times and Examiner.
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I'm going to keep repeating this strategy until I'm either dead or this war has ended. Whichever comes first.
Western leaders (forget Trump) have the power to end Russia's war within months, even weeks, if they apply a shock to Russia's economy. Overnight. Sanctions and trade blocks on everything.
Western leaders (forget Trump) have the power to end Russia's war within months, even weeks, if they apply a shock to Russia's economy. Overnight. Sanctions and trade blocks on everything.
December 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM
I'm going to keep repeating this strategy until I'm either dead or this war has ended. Whichever comes first.
Western leaders (forget Trump) have the power to end Russia's war within months, even weeks, if they apply a shock to Russia's economy. Overnight. Sanctions and trade blocks on everything.
Western leaders (forget Trump) have the power to end Russia's war within months, even weeks, if they apply a shock to Russia's economy. Overnight. Sanctions and trade blocks on everything.
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The Chief of the Defence Staff is expected to call for a “whole of society” approach to defence and national resilience, warning that Britain faces a more dangerous and uncertain security environment than at any point in his career.
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Defence chief warns UK security risk demands whole nation
The Chief of the Defence Staff is expected to call for a “whole of society” approach to defence and national resilience, warning that Britain faces a more dangerous and uncertain security environment than at any point in his career.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
December 15, 2025 at 10:45 AM
The Chief of the Defence Staff is expected to call for a “whole of society” approach to defence and national resilience, warning that Britain faces a more dangerous and uncertain security environment than at any point in his career.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/defence-chie...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/defence-chie...
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My article on what recent drone incursions say about the state of Irish national security.
Summary: National security leadership / coordination cannot be delegated, it must come from the very top of government.
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Summary: National security leadership / coordination cannot be delegated, it must come from the very top of government.
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
December 15, 2025 at 9:23 AM
My article on what recent drone incursions say about the state of Irish national security.
Summary: National security leadership / coordination cannot be delegated, it must come from the very top of government.
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Summary: National security leadership / coordination cannot be delegated, it must come from the very top of government.
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
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Belgium making small reconnaissance drones a standard infantry tool, not a boutique “special forces gadget.” (lesson learned from Ukraine)
Procured via NSPA (NATO Support and Procurement Agency) so this means interoperability and sustainment baked in
www.armyrecognition.com/news/army-ne...
Procured via NSPA (NATO Support and Procurement Agency) so this means interoperability and sustainment baked in
www.armyrecognition.com/news/army-ne...
Belgium approves €140 million acquisition of reconnaissance drones for NATO missions
Belgium approves €140.8 million procurement of reconnaissance mini-drones to support armed forces deployments in Romania and Lithuania.
www.armyrecognition.com
December 15, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Belgium making small reconnaissance drones a standard infantry tool, not a boutique “special forces gadget.” (lesson learned from Ukraine)
Procured via NSPA (NATO Support and Procurement Agency) so this means interoperability and sustainment baked in
www.armyrecognition.com/news/army-ne...
Procured via NSPA (NATO Support and Procurement Agency) so this means interoperability and sustainment baked in
www.armyrecognition.com/news/army-ne...
Triple-lock reforms are about ‘taking back sovereignty’, Helen McEntee says.
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Triple-lock reforms are about ‘taking back sovereignty’, Helen McEntee says
Government moving ‘quickly’ on legislation to remove need for UN mandate for peacekeeping missions
www.irishtimes.com
December 15, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Triple-lock reforms are about ‘taking back sovereignty’, Helen McEntee says.
www.irishtimes.com/world/europe...
www.irishtimes.com/world/europe...
Patrick Cooney obituary: Minister who confronted Provisional IRA with implacable resolve
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Patrick Cooney obituary: Minister who confronted Provisional IRA with implacable resolve
Last surviving member of the Fine Gael-Labour coalition which held office from 1973 to 1977
www.irishtimes.com
December 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Patrick Cooney obituary: Minister who confronted Provisional IRA with implacable resolve
www.irishtimes.com/obituaries/2...
www.irishtimes.com/obituaries/2...
Drone sightings highlight worrying gaps in security.
Edward Burke is writing in todays @IrishTimes
The government needs to provide the required resources and demonstrate it has the political will to address our defence crisis.
It's time to fix defence.
@micheal-martin.bsky.social
Edward Burke is writing in todays @IrishTimes
The government needs to provide the required resources and demonstrate it has the political will to address our defence crisis.
It's time to fix defence.
@micheal-martin.bsky.social
December 13, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Drone sightings highlight worrying gaps in security.
Edward Burke is writing in todays @IrishTimes
The government needs to provide the required resources and demonstrate it has the political will to address our defence crisis.
It's time to fix defence.
@micheal-martin.bsky.social
Edward Burke is writing in todays @IrishTimes
The government needs to provide the required resources and demonstrate it has the political will to address our defence crisis.
It's time to fix defence.
@micheal-martin.bsky.social
€1.7bn Defence Forces plan announced amid ‘changing’ and ‘emerging’ threats.
Much of what is contained in this plan has already been announced or in fact delivered.
At a time of heightened concerns regarding defence and security, underwhelming.
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
Much of what is contained in this plan has already been announced or in fact delivered.
At a time of heightened concerns regarding defence and security, underwhelming.
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
€1.7bn Defence Forces plan announced amid ‘changing’ and ‘emerging’ threats
Anti-drone technology will be in place by next summer that will ‘identify and neutralise’ drones that ‘may be a threat’
www.irishtimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:05 PM
€1.7bn Defence Forces plan announced amid ‘changing’ and ‘emerging’ threats.
Much of what is contained in this plan has already been announced or in fact delivered.
At a time of heightened concerns regarding defence and security, underwhelming.
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
Much of what is contained in this plan has already been announced or in fact delivered.
At a time of heightened concerns regarding defence and security, underwhelming.
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
RTE news : Security gaps putting Irish economy at risk - research.
A lack of defence and security capability could have economic consequences.
www.rte.ie/news/busines...
A lack of defence and security capability could have economic consequences.
www.rte.ie/news/busines...
Security gaps putting Irish economy at risk - research
Security gaps are putting Ireland's national and economic success at risk, according to new research from the Institute of International and European Affairs and Deloitte Ireland.
www.rte.ie
December 11, 2025 at 9:41 AM
RTE news : Security gaps putting Irish economy at risk - research.
A lack of defence and security capability could have economic consequences.
www.rte.ie/news/busines...
A lack of defence and security capability could have economic consequences.
www.rte.ie/news/busines...
Taoiseach says drones were not a threat to Zelenskyy's aircraft jrnl.ie/6899902
Taoiseach says drones were not a threat to Zelenskyy's aircraft
The Taoiseach said he has a report on the incident and the matter will be discussed at the National Security Council meeting.
jrnl.ie
December 10, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Taoiseach says drones were not a threat to Zelenskyy's aircraft jrnl.ie/6899902
Portuguese, French and PSNI anti-drone police units deployed in Dublin during Zelenskyy visit.
Over 100 years after independence, the State still can not provide a basic level of defence and remains dependent on the kindness of others.
@micheal-martin.bsky.social
jrnl.ie/6898302
Over 100 years after independence, the State still can not provide a basic level of defence and remains dependent on the kindness of others.
@micheal-martin.bsky.social
jrnl.ie/6898302
Portuguese, French and PSNI anti-drone police units deployed in Dublin during Zelenskyy visit
Sources have said their role was to operate a drone shield around Leinster House and Government Buildings.
jrnl.ie
December 9, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Portuguese, French and PSNI anti-drone police units deployed in Dublin during Zelenskyy visit.
Over 100 years after independence, the State still can not provide a basic level of defence and remains dependent on the kindness of others.
@micheal-martin.bsky.social
jrnl.ie/6898302
Over 100 years after independence, the State still can not provide a basic level of defence and remains dependent on the kindness of others.
@micheal-martin.bsky.social
jrnl.ie/6898302
The editorial in todays @irishexaminer.
Decades of underinvestment in 🇮🇪 Defence Forces and defence capability have consequences.
It's time to fix defence.
@micheal-martin.bsky.social
@simonharrisireland.bsky.social
Decades of underinvestment in 🇮🇪 Defence Forces and defence capability have consequences.
It's time to fix defence.
@micheal-martin.bsky.social
@simonharrisireland.bsky.social
December 9, 2025 at 6:36 AM
The editorial in todays @irishexaminer.
Decades of underinvestment in 🇮🇪 Defence Forces and defence capability have consequences.
It's time to fix defence.
@micheal-martin.bsky.social
@simonharrisireland.bsky.social
Decades of underinvestment in 🇮🇪 Defence Forces and defence capability have consequences.
It's time to fix defence.
@micheal-martin.bsky.social
@simonharrisireland.bsky.social
Drones and Ireland's defences.
Years of underinvestment in the Defence Forces, along with an absence of political will to address the crisis, have consequences.
It's time to fix defence.
@micheal-martin.bsky.social
@simonharrisireland.bsky.social
Years of underinvestment in the Defence Forces, along with an absence of political will to address the crisis, have consequences.
It's time to fix defence.
@micheal-martin.bsky.social
@simonharrisireland.bsky.social
December 6, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Drones and Ireland's defences.
Years of underinvestment in the Defence Forces, along with an absence of political will to address the crisis, have consequences.
It's time to fix defence.
@micheal-martin.bsky.social
@simonharrisireland.bsky.social
Years of underinvestment in the Defence Forces, along with an absence of political will to address the crisis, have consequences.
It's time to fix defence.
@micheal-martin.bsky.social
@simonharrisireland.bsky.social
Drones spotted near Zelenskiy’s flight path to Dublin, triggering major security alert
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Drones spotted near Zelenskiy’s flight path to Dublin, triggering major security alert
Irish navy ship spotted five drones operating near route of the Ukrainian president’s aircraft by Howth coast
www.irishtimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Drones spotted near Zelenskiy’s flight path to Dublin, triggering major security alert
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
Focus turns to ‘fog of war’ Pete Hegseth over US missile strike on Venezuelan boat
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
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Focus turns to ‘fog of war’ Pete Hegseth over US missile strike on Venezuelan boat
Defence secretary robustly defends attack on alleged gunboat, as Democrats lambast ‘unserious and unqualified individual’
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December 3, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Focus turns to ‘fog of war’ Pete Hegseth over US missile strike on Venezuelan boat
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
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New detail emerges about President Catherine Connolly’s 2018 trip to Syria
New detail emerges about President Catherine Connolly’s 2018 trip to Syria
Visit followed trip by Mick Wallace and Clare Daly in 2017 that was arranged by Irish activist who writes for sanctioned Russian website
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December 2, 2025 at 6:15 AM
New detail emerges about President Catherine Connolly’s 2018 trip to Syria
European peacekeepers ‘fundamental’ to Ukraine peace deal, Zelenskiy adviser says
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www.irishtimes.com/world/europe...
European peacekeepers ‘fundamental’ to Ukraine peace deal, Zelenskiy adviser says
Trump’s reputation on the line if US cannot bring Russia to negotiating table, says Mykhailo Podolyak
www.irishtimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:27 AM
European peacekeepers ‘fundamental’ to Ukraine peace deal, Zelenskiy adviser says
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www.irishtimes.com/world/europe...
Good article by Lara Marlowe in todays @IrishTimes
Well worth a read 👇
Well worth a read 👇
November 29, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Good article by Lara Marlowe in todays @IrishTimes
Well worth a read 👇
Well worth a read 👇
We must protect our sea and airspace.
Capt Tom O'Connell, Defence Forces retd, writing in todays @irishexaminer
Capt Tom O'Connell, Defence Forces retd, writing in todays @irishexaminer
November 29, 2025 at 9:56 AM
We must protect our sea and airspace.
Capt Tom O'Connell, Defence Forces retd, writing in todays @irishexaminer
Capt Tom O'Connell, Defence Forces retd, writing in todays @irishexaminer
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New figures released to Parliament show a clear upward trend in detected break-ins at several UK military sites, prompting assurances from ministers that security across the Defence estate is being tightened.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/?p=64434
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/?p=64434
UK faces rising trespass incidents at RAF and Army bases
New figures released to Parliament show a clear upward trend in detected break-ins at several UK military sites, prompting assurances from ministers that security across the Defence estate is being tightened.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
November 28, 2025 at 6:31 PM
New figures released to Parliament show a clear upward trend in detected break-ins at several UK military sites, prompting assurances from ministers that security across the Defence estate is being tightened.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/?p=64434
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/?p=64434
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“Minister Thomas Byrne warns on Russian attacks after visit to Baltic republics”
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Minister Thomas Byrne warns on Russian attacks after visit to Baltic republics
Byrne says the Baltic countries Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia are ‘on a war footing, because they see a very real threat to themselves from Russia’
www.irishtimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 8:54 AM
“Minister Thomas Byrne warns on Russian attacks after visit to Baltic republics”
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
Bitter Harvest – Frank McNally on the darker side of farming in Flanders and the Somme
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Bitter Harvest – Frank McNally on the darker side of farming in Flanders and the Somme
Body parts are still being found, exhumed, and if possible identified
www.irishtimes.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Bitter Harvest – Frank McNally on the darker side of farming in Flanders and the Somme
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/an-i...
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/an-i...
Army personnel draw weapons as pro-Palestinian activists spray-paint US plane at Shannon
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Army personnel draw weapons as pro-Palestinian activists spray-paint US plane at Shannon
Three people in court in Ennis charged with criminal damage of US military aircraft at Shannon on Saturday
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November 24, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Army personnel draw weapons as pro-Palestinian activists spray-paint US plane at Shannon
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