LE ORLA (P41) Naval patrol vessel in the Irish Naval Service

LÉ Orla (P41) is a Peacock-class patrol vessel in the Irish Naval Service. Like the rest of her class, she was originally designed for use by the British Royal Navy in Hong Kong waters, and was delivered in 1985 by Hall, Russell & Company as HMS Swift (P243).
"Long Éireannach" (LÉ), Irish for "Irish ship", is the designation given to ships in the Irish Naval Service's fleet. The ship is named after Orla, a grand niece (great niece) of Brian Boru. She was murdered by her husband around 1090. The crest shows the arms of Clare on the top segment and a sword and royal collar on the base. She is the sister ship of LÉ Ciara.
Length: 63 m
Construction started: 1984
Launched: 1985
Draft: 2.72 m

[@joeset4936]

I had served on one of these peacock class during 1989, this video brought back lots memories, thanks.

[@yanwingho258]

thanks for protecting HK from CCP!

[@crashercrasher9696]

Philippine navy has 3 of these ship class and still active today

[@kao_2.0]

Very nice! Keep it up.

[@user-ux4dn9pk4t]

You are wonderful.

[@LihnGaming]

Thanks a lot!

[@terrymcconville3659]

All she needs is the VL-Sea Sparrow Air defense and the Harpoon pack from the Canadian Frigates and she would be the toughest little Girl on the Western Approaches!

[@crashercrasher9696]

It would be fearsome ship if they install 4 antiship missiles at the back portion

[@noraward4226]

Nice video,keep it up

[@tk-5268]

Getting her in war thunder this update!

[@mcchrollo013oficial6]

I Like it

[@victorcheck]

Was she not re-classified as 'CPV class', from Peacock class, upon re-commisioning ?

[@noraward4226]

I was on board this ship in 2004 for 2years,loved every minute of it,she was a cpv,but we would sometimes call her and her sister ship LE caira the peacocks,

[@Joe3pops]

The 76 has got some real juice.
When NATO navies retire this fine Oto Melara, Putin takes a vodka shot.

[@Joe3pops]

Irish navy does not have bona fide frigates. But at least thier citizens can gaze upon thier 8 ship fleet with confidence it is tax money well spent. I understand they will be acquiring another in shore patrol vessel from Indonesia. Please dont catch that navy sickness from RN, RAN, RCN and the Kiwis. Just mount a teeny tiny 25 mil, a pair of MGs & call it a warship! 😮