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Irish troops preparing for overseas deployment as peacekeepers praised by Coveney

...today (September 15) as they prepare for service in the coming weeks with the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) on the Golan Heights. Speaking during the Review, Minister Coveney said, “For over a half a century now, our Defence Forces...

15 Sept 2022 at 17:13

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Irish troops arrive home to mark end of peacekeeping mission in Syria

...of peacekeeping in the area. Ireland has now withdrawn its troops from the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF), who are deployed to monitor the border between Israel and Syria. The group arriving at Dublin Airport included 133 troops...

05 Apr 2024 at 22:49

National News

Safety of Irish troops in Middle East ‘of paramount concern’ – deputy premier

... As well as the long-standing peacekeeping operation in Lebanon, Irish soldiers are also involved as peacekeepers in the UNDOF mission in Syria, and as UN observers in the UNSTO mission, that covers Lebanon, Syria and Israel. Speaking at a military...

31 Oct 2023 at 13:49

National News

Irish Defence Forces ‘monitoring the situation’ in Middle East

...safe. There are 116 Irish troops of the 68th Infantry Group serving with the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) who have suspended “non-essential activities”. The Irish personnel are maintaining a high degree of vigilance and continue...

13 Oct 2023 at 19:19

National News

PICTURES: Emotional scenes as over 130 Irish troops reunite with families on return from Syria

...Lieutenant Colonel Oliver Clear. Ireland has now withdrawn its troops from the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF), who are deployed to monitor the border between Israel and Syria. Photos via Óglaigh na hÉireann/Flickr. CLICK ON THE...

08 Apr 2024 at 12:02

National News

Last Irish troops to return home from decade-long mission in Golan Heights

...mission in the region. This comes as Ireland withdraws its troops from the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF), who monitor the border between Syria and Israel. A total of 133 Irish troops from the 68th Infantry Group will fly home to...

05 Apr 2024 at 08:19

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Longford Review of the Year August 2024: Longford town centre businesses suffer millions of euro worth of damage following devastating fire

... August 10 at approximately 1:15am. The popular Defence Forces member had served abroad in Syria in the 67th Inf GP UNDOF, and was also a member of the Devil's Disciples Motorcycle club. Colleagues described Ross as “a gentleman to the core”. CAB...

30 Dec 2024 at 18:01

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Funeral arrangements announced for soldier who died tragically in Longford collision

...moving to the 1st Mechanised Infantry Company. The Defence Forces member had served abroad in Syria in the 67th Inf GP UNDOF, and was also a member of The DD44 Motorcycle Club. Paying tribute, the Chaplaincy Service of the Irish Defence Forces said...

14 Aug 2024 at 08:39

National News

Irish Defence Forces serving in Israel, Lebanon, and Syria 'safe and well' amid escalating tensions

...travel. The 68th Infantry Group, comprising 116 Irish troops, is part of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) mission in Syria. Despite the heightened tensions in the area, these Irish soldiers continue to maintain a vigilant...

10 Oct 2023 at 10:38

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Longford woman defending and protecting those who need it most

...a second trip overseas, this time to south Lebanon in November 2016 with the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF). “It has been an amazing experience for me to have served in two different areas overseas to be honest,” she smiles. “It...

28 Apr 2018 at 13:00

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Ballinalee officer tells of Middle
East deployment

...of her experiences during her deployment to the Golan Heights as part of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) along the Israel-Syria border. Lieutenant Marie Carrigy was part of the 46th Infantry Group, which served as ...

09 Jul 2015 at 21:00

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Longford and midlands soldiers recognised for UN service

...and mechanised element which constitutes a Quick Reaction Force (QRF) capable of responding to any incident throughout the UNDOF area of operations. The unit will rotate in early April following a successful tour of duty. Among those receiving their...

29 Mar 2020 at 17:00

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