Conor O'Boyle explained

Conor O'Boyle
Allegiance: Irish Defence Forces
Branch: Artillery Corps
Serviceyears:1970-2015
Rank: Lieutenant general
Commands:Defence Forces Training Centre (DFTC)
Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces
Battles:UNTSO
UNIFIL

Lieutenant General Conor O'Boyle was the Chief of Staff of the Irish Defence Forces from August 2013 until September 2015. O'Boyle was appointed to the post by the Government of Ireland on 12 August 2013.[1] O’Boyle joined the Defence Forces in 1970 and was assigned to the Artillery Corps upon his commission in 1972. O'Boyle served in Middle East for two years with UNTSO and has been on three tours of duty with UNIFIL.[2]

Lt Gen O'Boyle retired in September 2015, and Rear Admiral Mark Mellett of the Irish Naval Service succeeded him.[3]

O'Boyle is married and has two children.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Two new appointments at Department of Defence. rte.ie. 3 July 2013 . 22 February 2014.
  2. Web site: Defence Forces Chief of Staff. military.ie. 22 February 2014.
  3. Web site: Appointment of new Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces. Department of Defence Ireland. 1 July 2015.
  4. Web site: 2013-07-03 . New forces Chief of Staff appointed . 2023-08-23 . Independent.ie . en.