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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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Longford woman defending and protecting those who need it most

...a leg up for the rest of your life.” For more information check out www.military.ie. Read Also: PHOTO GALLERY: Longford 'SIEGE OF JADOTVILLE' veteran Michael Tighe honoured

28 Apr 2018 at 13:00

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Siege of Jadotville veterans should be presented with their 'long overdue' medals NOW

...has urged Minister Paul Kehoe and the Department of Defence to ensure that medals for those who were involved in the SIEGE OF JADOTVILLE are presented as soon as possible. Senator McFadden has consistently kept Jadotville on the agenda since becoming a member...

27 Sept 2017 at 00:47

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Longford Siege of Jadotville veteran Michael Tighe presented with special award

...at a function on Sunday last in Claremorris, Co Mayo. Michael Tighe is one of the few remaining survivors of the SIEGE OF JADOTVILLE which took place in the Congo 56 years ago. Government decided on June 13 of this year last to award medals of bravery for...

25 Sept 2017 at 22:28

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Honouring the brave Longford Lions of the Siege of Jadotville

...of heroes who overcame great hardships and adversary during their long military careers. Their greatest trial was at the SIEGE OF JADOTVILLE which they passed with flying colours. It would be no exaggeration to say those three along with the other survivors of that...

02 Feb 2018 at 15:00

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McGuire is new Radio One chief

Tom McGuire has been appointed as the head of Radio One, RTÉ announced in a statement last Thursday. Mr McGuire, who is a native of the Killoe area, has been in the role for the past six months in a temporary capacity. His appointment to the ...

23 Dec 2013 at 10:24

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