r/Irishdefenceforces is a subreddit with 3k members. The community frequently discusses medical, irish army, training, recruit training, and interview, and they frequently recommend/review vest, and the most common flair used is question, recruitment, army, news, and reserves.
A community for serving members, former personnel, recruits, and those with a genuine interest in Óglaigh na hÉireann. Share news, ask questions, and discuss experiences while respecting OPSEC, each other, and the rules. This is an unofficial, community-run subreddit.
Popular Topics in r/Irishdefenceforces
#1
Medical
23 posts
#2
Irish Army
21 posts
#3
Training
20 posts
#4
Recruit Training
13 posts
#5
Interview
12 posts
#6
Air Corps
9 posts
#7
Navy
9 posts
#8
Fitness
8 posts
#9
Cadetship
8 posts
#10
Joining
7 posts
Products Discussed in r/Irishdefenceforces
Vest
1 review
#1
Decathlon
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/Irishdefenceforces
#1
Question
: "Frustrated With DF Culture and Lack of Progress – Am I Alone?"
89 posts
#2
Recruitment
: "Dear DF Applicants: Civilians on Reddit are NOT doctors, PTIs or Vetting you!"
34 posts
#3
Army
: "Quiet professionals, the Army Ranger Wing. [2021?]"
26 posts
#4
News
: "The Irish team after winning the Sullivan cup while crewing a Bradley IFV.."
25 posts
#5
Reserves
: "What do reservists do?"
17 posts
#6
Air Corps
: "Is anyone doing coaching for cadetship competitions this year?"
4 posts
#7
Navy
: "Tripling of naval service diving unit among reforms to boost Ireland's maritime security"
3 posts
#8
Mod
: "Subreddit Feedback & Suggestions"
1 post
#9
Cadetship
: "Cadet Induction Test"
1 post
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+1k members(67.2%)
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Last updated: July 1, 2026