Lt. General James Sreenan is a former Irish Defence Forces Chief of Staff. A native of Ballymote, County Sligo, Sreenan has been a member of the army since 1963, serving initially with the 5th Infantry Battalion, as well as 8th Infantry Battalion and 20th Infantry Battalion FCA. In 1970 he was appointed Assistant QuarterMaster of the 5th, and Company Commander in 1979. Prior to 1985 his assignments included Asst QM at McKee Barracks, Instructor at Military College, and Chief Instructor at Cadet School.