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      Originalna brončana značka dobrovoljačkih snaga datira iz 1914. godine. Natpis je bio na irskom Drong Átha Cliath irski za Dablinska brigada, varijanta punog naziva Dablinska dobrovoljačka brigada. Bilo je i drugih regionalnih natpisa, ali na kraju je prevladao Óglaigh na hÉireann irski za Irske oružane snage i počinje se masovno upotrebljavati 1922. Značku je dizajnirao 1913. Eoin MacNeill, osnivač i predsjednik irskih dobrovoljaca. Nošena je od strane republikanaca i u "Uskršnjem ustanku" 1916.

      The Irish Defence Forces Cap Badge (or "FF badge" as it is sometimes called) is – in distinction to the practice in British, Commonwealth, and many other militaries around the world – common to all services and corps. Although principally associated with the Irish Army (Defence Force regulations in fact describe it as "the Army Badge") it is also worn by and appears in elements of the insignia of the Naval Service and Air Corps.

      An original Volunteers brass badge dating from circa 1914. The inscription reads  Drong Átha Cliath Irish for 'Dublin Brigade', a variant name for the Dublin Volunteer Brigade. The badge was designed in 1913 by Eoin MacNeill, a founding member and chairman of the irish Volunteers. Variations existed for territorial commands, but the majority of volunteers wore the Óglaigh na hÉireann badge. It was worn by republicans in the 1916 Eastern Rising. 

      U Kopnenoj vojsci, oznaku nose svi činovi na svim vrstama kapa. Vojnici i podoficiri nose "sjajnu" značku, mada neki podoficiri i pojedini stari vojnici nose brončanu značku (više im se službeno ne izdaje) ali je ona simbol dugotrajne službe. U mornarici ovu oznaku nose nose na mornaričkim kapama i beretkama. Avijacija je prije nosila uniforme kopnene vojske. Uvođenjem prepoznatljive plave uniforme 1994. godine, uvedena je i vezena ("krpena") verzija ove značke za šapke. Ove vezene oznake imaju manje detalja od metalnih, a u njih je uključen i vezeni orao.

      In the Army, the badge is worn by all ranks on all head-dress. Enlisted and non-commissioned ranks wear a "Stay-Brite" brass replica. Some enlisted ranks, particularly older soldiers, wear the original Brass Badge which, although no longer official issue, is considered a symbol of lengthy service. In the Naval Service, the "Stay-Brite" version of the badge is worn by Seamen and Leading Seaman on their cap and on the operational beret. The Air Corps previously wore army uniforms. On the introduction of a distinct blue Air Corps uniform in 1994, cloth cap badges were introduced for the forage caps and peaked caps; these have a smaller less detailed version of the badge embroidered into the design, which incorporates an eagle.

      The military element of the Department of Defence consists of a Defence Forces Headquarters DFHQ, which is headed by the Chief of Staff. The Chief of Staff is directly responsible to the Minister for the overall management of the Defence Forces, including responsibility for the effectiveness, efficiency, military organisation and economy of the Defence Forces. The Chief of Staff is the principal military adviser to the Minister for Defence. Legislative provision enables the Chief of Staff to delegate duties to the Deputy Chief of Staff (Operations) and Deputy Chief of Staff (Support).

      Rendžeri je izvedeni naziv jedinice jer direktan prijevod irske fraze "Sciathán Fianóglach an Airm" ne engleski ne postoji. "Fianóglach" povezuju tradicije legendarnih irskih ratnika "Na Fianna" sa sadašnjim irskim obrambenim snagama.

      RANGERS The Unit is officially designated 'Sciathán Fianóglach an Airm', which is translated as 'The Army Ranger Wing'. There is no direct English translation of the term 'Fianóglach' so the designation Ranger is the accepted version. 'Fianóglach' links the traditions of the 'Na Fianna' (Legendary Irish Warriors) with the present day Irish Defence Forces (Óglaigh na hÉireann). Qualified members of the unit wear the Fianóglach shoulder flash insignia.

      Kopnena vojska ima 7.310 pripadnika i sastoji se od jedne divizije koju čine dvije brigade. Prije 2012. godine, Kopnena vojska je imala tri brigade, organizirane na teritorijalnom principu. Svaka je branila po jednu geografsku regiju Irske: Jug, Istok i Zapad. Slijedeći odluku o smanjenju budžeta iz 2001. godine, Kopnena je vojskavreorganizirana krajem 2012. godine u strukturu od samo dvije brigade. Nastavni centar Odbrambenih snaga djeluje samostalno, izvan strukure ovih brigada.

      The Army has an establishment of 7,310 personnel and consists of a single division sized element made up of two brigades. Prior to 2012, the army was divided into three brigades, organised to be responsible for a geographical area of the State: Southern, Eastern and Western. Following budgetary decision in 2001, the army was reorganised in late 2012 into a two brigades structure. The training element of the army, the Defence Forces Trainning Centre, operates independently of the brigade structure.

      Južna brigada je zadužena za vojne operacije na jugu zemlje (vidi kartu). U njenu zonu odgovornosti pripadaju okruzi: Carlow, Clare, Cork, Kilkenny, Kerry, Laois, Limerick, Tipperary, Wexford and Waterford. Komanda se nalazi u kasarni Collins u Corku. U zoni odgovornosti ove brigade se nalaze i neke važne institucije kao što su aerodromi: Shannon, Cork i Farranfare te luka Cork. U zaštiti ovih objekata brigada pruža i podršku civilnim vlastima, ako se za to ukaže potreba (na traženje civilnih vlasti).

      The 3 Infantry Battalion  traces its history back to 1923, when the garrisons of several towns in the north-west of  Ireland (the province of Ulster) were ordered to amalgamate and form the 3 Infantry Battalion. The 3 Battalion was one of five in the regular army at the outbreak of World War II, when it was moved into the newly formed 5 Brigade, along with the 16 and 25 Inf. Batt. In 1998, the battalion was amalgamated with the 30 Infantry Battalion. Personnel from the battalion have seen service all over the world as part of  Irish peacekeeping contingents, both within and outside the structure of the United Nations. Today, the battalion forms part of 1 Southern Brigade, contributing soldiers not only for the defence and security of the Republic of Ireland, but also for deployment overseas.

      U zoni odgovornosti ove brigade se nalazi istočni dio zemlje (vidi kartu). U njenoj se zoni odgovornosti nalaze slijedeći okruzi: Dublin, Kildare, Louth, Meath, Wicklow. Zapovjedništvo im je locirano u Dablinu, u Cathal Brugha kasarni. Kako se u njihovom vojnom okrugu nalaze i vitalne institucije kao što su Zgrada Vlade, predsjednička palača (Uachtarán na hÉireann), strana predstvanštva,aerodrom Dublin, Dublinska luka te kovnica novca, na zahtjev lokalnih vlasti učestvuju i u osiguravanju tih objekata.

      The Eastern Brigade is responsible for military operations in the East of the country. Its area of responsibility includes the counties of: Dublin, Kildare, Louth, Meath, Wicklow. The Brigade Headquarters is located in Cathal Brugha Barracks, Dublin. Within the Eastern Brigades area of responsibility are situated various vital installations including; Government buildings, Uachtarán na hÉireann (Residence of the President), Foreign Embassies, Dublin airport, Dublin Docks and National Mint.

      27. pješadijski bataljon (Irski: 27ú Cathlán Coisithe) je jedan od devet pješadijskih bataljona Irske vojske. Formiran je 1973. godine, dio je 2. Istočne brigade i stacioniran je u Aiken kasarni u Dundalku, grofovija Louth.

      The 27 Infantry Battalion (27 Inf Bn) (Irish: 27ú Cathlán Coisithe) is one of the nine infantry battalions of the Irish Army. It was formed in 1973 and is currently attached to the 2 Eastern Brigade, based at Aiken Barracks, in Dundalk Co. Louth. From its establishment the 27 Inf Bn, HQ and A Companys were based in Dundalk, B Coy Gormanstown and Support (SP) Coy Castleblaney. From 1998 B and SP Companys were based in Monaghan until they moved to Dundalk in 2009.

      The Western Brigade is responsible for military operations in the West of the country. Its area of responsibility includes the counties of: Cavan, Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Longford, Offaly, Roscommon, Sligo and Westmeath. 4 Brigade Headquarters is located in Costume barracks, Athlone. Within the Western Brigades area of responsibility are situated various vital installations including Knock airport.

      The Defence Forces Training Centre (DFTC) and Defence Forces Logistics Base at the Curragh, support the training and logistics functions for the Permanent and the Reserve Defence Force. The Defence Forces Training Centre consists of several colleges: Military College, Combat Support College, Combat Service Support College. The Defence Forces Training Centre consists of a Headquarters, the Military College, Combat Support College, Combat Service Support College, Supply and Services Unit, Military Police Company, Logistics Base and Defence Forces Reserve units..

      The Army Reserve is the first Line Reserve of the Army. Enlistment in the Reserve Defence Force for service in the Army Reserve is open to both male and female applicants and it involves an engagement of service for a period of three years. The role of the Army reserve is to support the Permanent Defence Force in the event of a military emergency.

      Inžinjerijski korpus je odgovoran za svu borbenu podršku, ali i za sve inžinjerijske radove unutar Irskih obrambenih snaga. Danas, kao i u ostalim voskama svjeta inžinjerci imaju vrlo zahtjevnu ulogu. Pripadnici i pripadnice ovog korpusa su svi šklovani majstori i posjeduju specijalnosti potrebne u ovim Zanimanjima.

      The Corps of Engineers is responsible for all combat engineering and general engineering matters within the Defence Forces. Engineering originated as a military function and in today's army an Engineer has a most demanding role. He/She must become an expert in combat engineering, and general engineering. Soldiers of the Corps of Engineers all possess a recognised trade, engineering discipline or other specialist skill.

      Zračni korpus Obrambenih snaga je smješten u Baldonelu, okrug Dablin, na aerodromu Casement. Zračne snage broje oko 850 pripadnika oba spola. Trenutno se provodi modernizacija korpusa i osuvremenjivanje flote. Trenutno, zračni korpus ima dvadeset aviona i devet helikoptera.

      The Air Corps is the air component of the Permanent Defense Forces, based at Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, Co. Dublin. Today, approximately 850 men and women serve in the Air Corps. Currently, the Air Corps is well progressed through a major fleet upgrade programs whereby many of its older aircraft have been replaced by modern, state of the art military aircraft. The Air Corps currently operate twenty fixed wing aircraft and nine rotary wing aircraft with an additional two Agusta Westland 139 helicopters on order, scheduled for delivery in mid 2008.