Irish Naval Service

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

The Careers Information 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.

L.É. Aoibhinn

The L.É. Aoibhinn is an Inshore Patrol Vessel acquired by the Irish Naval Service from the Royal New Zealand Navy in 2023. Previously named HMNZS ROTOITI she is 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, and carries a permanent crew of 24 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 Micheál Martin.

Tours are on from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday 23 May and 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 24 May