The College

A detailed history of Ireland's premier military college and its impact on the nation.
Since its establishment in 1930, the Irish Military College has profoundly shaped both the Defence Forces and the nation. This institution has trained all of the nation's commissioned officers, many of whom have distinguished themselves within and beyond the military. This intriguing story explores the Military College's mission, as defined in 1923, to train and instruct officers and officer candidates.

Colonel Tom Hodson, a former Military College instructor and École de Guerre graduate, chronicles the college's evolution from its early days as the Army School of Instruction. He reveals how the Military College has consistently adapted to the changing roles and fortunes of the Irish Defence Forces, embracing modern instruction methods aligned with European and NATO armies.