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Longford's Tiger of Jadotville Michael Tighe was 'a tenacious presence that filled a room'

...of Longford’s military history. The 83-year-old Tiger of Jadotville author was one of the last surviving veterans of the SIEGE OF JADOTVILLE, which took place in the Congo in the 1960s and spent almost 60 years campaigning for recognition for the bravery of his...

06 Apr 2022 at 08:00

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Sadness in Longford as Siege of Jadotville veteran Michael Tighe passes away

Longford is in mourning today as the news of the passing of well-loved SIEGE OF JADOTVILLE veteran Michael Tighe filters through the county. Michael Tighe (83), Annaly Park, Longford (Ex. 17th Inf Btn, Connolly Barracks) passed away yesterday, March 30 2022, peacefully...

31 Mar 2022 at 11:11

‘I remember my mother crying’: Families of Siege of Jadotville veterans honoured

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Monument unveiled for families of Siege of Jadotville veterans

...Custume Barracks to unveil the monument, Minister for Defence Simon Coveney said the aftermath of what became known as the SIEGE OF JADOTVILLE had a lasting effect on the soldiers and their families. “The monument will stand here in Custume Barracks as a perpetual...

09 Dec 2022 at 19:57

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Revealed | New data shows number of Covid-19 cases diagnosed in each Longford electoral area in last two weeks

...higher than the national average of 52.8. Also read: Longford TD in Dáil plea for bravery medals to be presented to SIEGE OF JADOTVILLE heroes Elsewhere in Longford, less than five cases were diagnosed in both the Ballymahon and Granard electoral areas in the...

19 Sept 2020 at 16:17

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Longford TD in Dáil plea for bravery medals to be presented to Siege of Jadotville heroes

The failure to award bravery medals to the surviving soldiers from The SIEGE OF JADOTVILLE, even though cabinet decided over three years ago to award the medals, was raised in the Dáil this week, with Joe Flaherty TD appealing to the Minister for Defence to intervene....

19 Sept 2020 at 15:19

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O'Toole leads calls for Jadotville bravery medals review

...and a further 22 from Westmeath took part in the ill-fated 1961 United Nations mission in the Congo which led to the SIEGE OF JADOTVILLE. Thirty-three men from A Company, 35th battalion were recommended for the Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) for gallantry by...

21 Nov 2020 at 10:00

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Irish actor to star in new Joe Exotic 'Tiger King' TV show

...as Carole Baskin and Brian Van Holt as John Reinke. Sam is a fast-rising star of the screen and his credits include The SIEGE OF JADOTVILLE, Misfits, The English Game, The Dublin Murders and This Must Be The Place which starred Hollywood powerhouses Frances...

04 Jun 2021 at 14:15

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WEATHER WARNING: Met Eireann issues warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain

...Leinster, Monaghan and Waterford that is in place until the early hours of Sunday morning. Also read: Calls for Longford SIEGE OF JADOTVILLE heroes to be recognised Met Eireann is warning that localised thunderstorms are expected today and for a time tonight which...

21 Sept 2019 at 15:36

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Tonight's RTE Ray D'Arcy Show guests revealed

...in studio with Ray to tackle the latest updates from Japan ahead of Ireland's opening game. Also read: Calls for Longford SIEGE OF JADOTVILLE heroes to be recognised Welsh author, singer, songwriter and BBC Radio 2 DJ Cerys Matthews from Catatonia will be joining...

21 Sept 2019 at 16:18

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Longford people urged to tog out for GOAL Jersey Day

...reached more than five million people in need in Africa, the Middle East and Latin America. Also read: Calls for Longford SIEGE OF JADOTVILLE heroes to be recognised GOAL’s Director of Fundraising & Marketing, Eamon Sharkey, said: “GOAL Jersey Day is one of...

21 Sept 2019 at 18:54

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Nice to meet you Mr President: Longford's Michael Tighe presents his book to President

...an invite, he didn’t hold out much hope. “I didn’t hold out much hope. I just said pigs might fly.” Also read: Longford SIEGE OF JADOTVILLE veteran Michael Tighe presented with special award Mr Tighe did eventually receive the invite and did so on the back of his...

21 Feb 2019 at 11:00

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Calls for Longford Siege of Jadotville heroes to be recognised

“There were fifteen people from Longford fighting in the Siege,” said Cllr Flaherty. “Ten of those have passed away. It was a dark hour in military history and many who survived were troubled by alcoholism. Five took their own lives. “The survivors ...

21 Sept 2019 at 15:00

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