LÉ Orla (P41)

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). She is the sister ship to LÉ Ciara.

In July 2007, the LÉ Orla assisted in Operation Seabight which resulted in the largest seizure of cocaine in the history of the state.

Specifications
LÉ Orla (P41) has 712 tons displacement, fully loaded, was launched in 1984 and bought by the Irish government in 1988. She is powered by two Crossley Pielstick 18 PA6V 280 diesels rated at 14000 hp, providing a top speed of 25 kn and a range of 4,000 km at 17 kn. She carries a crew of 39, including six officers. She is armed with one 76 mm/62 OTO Melara compact gun; 2 x 20mm Rh202 Rheinmetall weapons and four 7.62 mm machine-guns.

Etymology
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.