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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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Vibrancy and colour aplenty as Longford celebrates St Patrick's Day in style

...displays took to the streets of Longford for the town's eagerly awaited St Patrick's Day Parade. Led by Grand Marshal and SIEGE OF JADOTVILLE veteran Michael Tighe, scores of spectators lined out to take in the wide array of visual attractions and exhibits that were...

17 Mar 2017 at 14:44

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The Siege of Jadotville premiere evening at Longford Omniplex

Longford Chamber of Commerce have secured the Longford premiere of the film, SIEGE OF JADOTVILLE, which will be screened in Longford Omniplex on Thursday, March 16 at 8pm. The premiere evening will be a tribute to the twelve soldiers from Longford who featured in the...

19 Mar 2017 at 11:00

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Call out for Longford families to contribute to Jadotville: The Untold Story

A new multimedia theatre work by writer and director Michael Scott, based on the SIEGE OF JADOTVILLE, in September 1961 in Katanga, will be presented at Mullingar Centre For The Performing Arts in the Autumn of 2025. The production will focus on the troops who returned...

26 May 2024 at 20:44

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Longford County Council unveils a plaque dedicated to Longford Peacekeepers

...the past 50 years. “In the past, Longford County Council has honoured the Jadotville men with certificates. Read also: The SIEGE OF JADOTVILLE premiere evening at Longford Omniplex “I believe they were one of the first local authorities to do this. It is particularly...

20 May 2018 at 14:00

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Longford soldier Michael Tighe on the red carpet at Dublin premiere of The Siege of Jadotville

Longford soldier Michael Tighe walked the red carpet at the film premiere of The SIEGE OF JADOTVILLE in the Savoy in Dublin on Monday night. The film is based on the true life incidents of 154 Irish UN soldiers, including Michael, who were attacked by a local Katangan...

20 Sept 2016 at 18:33

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