Woman makes Irish naval history
The first woman to command an Irish Naval Ship is to take up her post next month.
Lieutenant Commander Roberta O'Brien, who is in her early 30s, will command the LE Aisling, one of eight ships of the service's flotilla.
A native of County Tipperary, Lt Com O'Brien is currently serving at Irish naval headquarters at Haulbowline.
Her appointment comes four years after a woman was first given command of a ship in the Royal Navy.
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Lieutenant Commander Roberta O'Brien, who is in her early 30s, will command the LE Aisling, one of eight ships of the service's flotilla.
A native of County Tipperary, Lt Com O'Brien is currently serving at Irish naval headquarters at Haulbowline.
Her appointment comes four years after a woman was first given command of a ship in the Royal Navy.