Irish Naval Service

The Irish Naval Service is recruiting. Take this opportunity to visit LÉ Aoibheann at ‘European Maritime Days to Play’ and find out about options and pathways to a career in the Naval Service.

The recruitment area will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday 23 May and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday 24 May.

The L.É. Aoibheann is an Inshore Patrol Vessel acquired by the Irish Naval Service from the Royal New Zealand Navy in 2023. She was previously named HMNZS ROTOITI.

Captained by Cork woman, Lieutenant Commander, Aisling O’Flynn, the ship is 55 meters in length with a top speed 25 knots which allows the ship to patrol within Irelands Exclusive Economic Zone. The ship carries a permanent crew of 4 personnel with the ability to embark a further 12 personnel. The L.É. Aoibheann was commissioned into state service by the then Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Micheal Martin.

The ship will be open to the public for tours from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday 23 May and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday 24 May.