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  • #61
    EITHNE in Belfast


    The L.E. Eithne (P31) seen alongside in Belfast at the recent Belfast Maritime Festival on 28/06/08.

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    • #62
      You will never have a quiet world until you knock the patriotism out of the human race

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      • #63
        L.É. RÓISÍN in London for St. Patrick's Day


        Alongside HMS Belfast in London's Upper Pool 16/03/09



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        • #64
          Nice pics of LE Eithne visiting Philadelphia last July (from www.shipspotting.com)











          Getting ready to party - flight decks have their uses!

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          • #65
            Good Luck and Bon Voyage to the ships company of LE Niamh who will be departing for a 12 week deployment to South America in very early may.

            I wish you all the best for the trip and really hope you enjoy the experience of a lifetime!

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            • #66
              Originally posted by rosser View Post
              Good Luck and Bon Voyage to the ships company of LE Niamh who will be departing for a 12 week deployment to South America in very early may.

              I wish you all the best for the trip and really hope you enjoy the experience of a lifetime!
              Headline in the Starry Sun:

              "Irish Navy prepares to head south as tensions mount in the Falklands"

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              • #67
                Why is the naval service sending a ship on a foreign trip when there arent enough ships to cover their areas of responsibility in Irish waters ?
                Every man thinks meanly of himself for not having been a soldier - Samuel Johnson

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                • #68
                  Originally posted by knocker View Post
                  Why is the naval service sending a ship on a foreign trip when there arent enough ships to cover their areas of responsibility in Irish waters ?
                  Who says?
                  The foreign trips are as much a part of the Naval Role as fishery Protection, and provide a worthwhile platform for encouraging trade in the countries being visited by Irish Enterprise.

                  Where did you hear of the latest trip South Rosser?


                  Catch-22 says they have a right to do anything we can't stop them from doing.

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                  • #69
                    [QUOTE=Goldie fish;289991]Who says?
                    The foreign trips are as much a part of the Naval Role as fishery Protection, and provide a worthwhile platform for encouraging trade in the countries being visited by Irish Enterprise.

                    I agree that flying the flag abroad is important for trade but it wasnt it announced in december that the number of patrolling days will be cut by 200 days ?
                    Every man thinks meanly of himself for not having been a soldier - Samuel Johnson

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                    • #70
                      How long is it for
                      Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold;
                      Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world,
                      The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere***
                      The ceremony of innocence is drowned;
                      The best lack all conviction, while the worst
                      Are full of passionate intensity.

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                      • #71
                        Originally posted by knocker View Post
                        Originally posted by Goldie fish View Post
                        Who says?
                        The foreign trips are as much a part of the Naval Role as fishery Protection, and provide a worthwhile platform for encouraging trade in the countries being visited by Irish Enterprise.
                        I agree that flying the flag abroad is important for trade but it wasnt it announced in december that the number of patrolling days will be cut by 200 days ?
                        Yes, but the foreign trips are carried out whether patrol days are 200 more, or 200 less. The foreign trips do not impact on normal patrol routine in any way.

                        (you need to get the hang of the "quote" tabs).

                        Naval vessels are an extension of irish Territory, consider them like a floating embassy. Historically there has always been a large population of people with Irish Heritage in South America, and having a focal point for them goes a long way towards increasing the Profile of the Naval Service, and more importantly, the State, overseas.

                        Worth Noting that 2010 marks the 200th anniversary of the first National Government of Chile as well as Home Rule in Venezuela, the 25 of May revolution in Argentina,Columbian Independence, And the Bolivian War of independence continued...

                        So it is safe to assume that the south americans will be doing a little celebrating this year...

                        As for how long... I think it took Eithne 6 weeks last time, But it all depends where exactly they plan on visiting this time.


                        Catch-22 says they have a right to do anything we can't stop them from doing.

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                        • #72
                          (you need to get the hang of the "quote" tabs).

                          Consider it done

                          Why not cancel the overseas resources and put them into fisheries and drug interdiction ?
                          Every man thinks meanly of himself for not having been a soldier - Samuel Johnson

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                          • #73
                            Originally posted by knocker View Post
                            (you need to get the hang of the "quote" tabs).

                            Consider it done

                            Why not cancel the overseas resources and put them into fisheries and drug interdiction ?
                            Because the overseas trips generate revenue for the state, in real terms, by way of the Investment encouraged through use of the Vessel as a floating trade stand for Ireland. It is safe to say that the trip to Asia by L.E Niamh, resulted in much investment from there in Irish Industry.
                            Equally, the trip by Eithne to South America raised the Profile of Irelands capability in the area of Humanitarian relief, with the Crew of the vessel being involved in numerous projects along the way.

                            Indeed, one could say that the foreign trips are as useful in drug interdiction as patrolling, as it gives our Navy a chance to meet with the Authorities in the countries of source, who in turn can familiarise us with the latest tactics employed by the druglords.


                            Catch-22 says they have a right to do anything we can't stop them from doing.

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                            • #74
                              So while the naval service is losing one of its ships on a trip and is down 200 patrol days , you really think its putting resources where theyre needed ?
                              Last edited by knocker; 24 February 2010, 20:42.
                              Every man thinks meanly of himself for not having been a soldier - Samuel Johnson

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                              • #75
                                Yes. I have explained why clearly.

                                I don't wish to repeat myself.

                                It is not minus any ships, to my knowledge. One normally involved in Fisheries protection will now be engaged in other duties. 200 days less a year isn't much in the scheme of things. 1600+ days was already being achieved for the last few years. All it means is that the crews will get 25 more days a year to spend with their families. Is that such a bad thing?


                                Catch-22 says they have a right to do anything we can't stop them from doing.

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