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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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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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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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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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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...

21 Nov 2020 at 10:00

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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...

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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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...

20 May 2018 at 14:00

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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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Medal of bravery to be awarded to Longford veteran

Last week's announcement that medals of bravery are to be awarded to those who fought in the SIEGE OF JADOTVILLE in the Congo in 1961 has been welcomed by Longford veteran, Michael Tighe. Mr Tighe was one of the 160 Irish soldiers of the A Company 35th Battalian who...

22 Jun 2017 at 13:00

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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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Longford Siege of Jadotville veteran honoured

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 those who fought in the SIEGE OF JADOTVILLE in the Congo in 1961, but...

03 Oct 2017 at 16:00

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