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Today we had the honour to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of 38 Irish Brigade The Army in Northern Ireland the first Allied troops to enter the Vatican after the Liberation of Rome. The Pipes and Drums of The Royal Irish Regiment played in St Peter’s Square for Pope Leo XIV as they did 80 years ago. 🫡🇬🇧



L/CPL Jim Bell of the 1st Bn The Irish Guards is one of 4 military bagpipers who have the honour of being Lone Piper Edinburgh Tattoo . HRH The Princess Royal, Patron of the Tattoo, took the salute on its opening night when Lance Corporal Jim Bell performed as Lone Piper









Yesterday UK Armed Forces football welcomed Irish Defence Forces Soccer to Lisburn for their annual Friendship Trophy match, kindly hosted at Ballymacash Rangers Bluebell Stadium. The men’s match was an outstanding fixture 🇬🇧 1 - 🇮🇪 0. Here’s to many more! ⚽️ #DefenceTeamNI☘️ #FriendshipTrophy






We've partnered with @thalesuk on a £250 million investment to update Royal Navy's fleet communications, supporting over 100 skilled British jobs. Maria Eagle MP visited Belfast in support of the programme, which will save taxpayers up to £30 million and boost local economies.
