Membership Benefits

Encourages and fosters the unique fellowship and comradeship established during military service, whilst retaining the values and ethos of the Defence Forces.

Provides continuity of formal representation for officers on retirement from Óglaigh na hÉireann, and a strong collective voice to advocate on behalf of all members and eligible spouses and civil partners.

Enhances the credibility, influence and integrity of the Association.

Promotes, defends and protects the rights, interests, quality of life, services, and welfare of retired officers, and eligible spouses or civil partners.

Facilitates mutual support, networking opportunities and social occasions, for retired officers and for those who remain active in the workplace, thus maintaining a fruitful bond with colleagues in sharing talents and interests for their common benefit.

Facilitates an active involvement in the governance of the Association, including voting rights at Annual General Meetings.

Provides the opportunity of supporting the Association’s Aim and Objectives, and actively participating in the Association’s activities and projects.