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

There was a particular poignance to the funeral of Michael Tighe on Monday morning as family and friends gathered in St Mel’s Cathedral to bid farewell to one of the stalwarts of Longford’s military history. The 83-year-old Tiger of Jadotville ...

06 Apr 2022 at 08:00

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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 ...

19 Sept 2020 at 15:19

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

Longford man and Congo veteran, Michael Tighe, had a day to remember as he was invited to Áras an Uachtaráin to meet President Michael D.Higgins and his wife Sabina. “It was a big shock. I certainly wasn’t expecting it,” Michael said. ...

21 Feb 2019 at 11:00

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Longford Siege of Jadotville veteran Michael Tighe presented with special award

Michael Tighe, Longford town, was presented with a special award by William Gilbert, vice president of the Irish United Nations Association at a function on Sunday last in Claremorris, Co Mayo. Michael Tighe is one of the few ...

25 Sept 2017 at 22:28

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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 ...

22 Jun 2017 at 13:00

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Medals of bravery to be awarded to Longford's Michael Tighe and his Siege of Jadotville comrades

Some 160 Irish soldiers were attacked by 3,000 enemy troops during the siege but less than ten were injured in the siege in a remarkable feat of resilience and courage. Longford's Michael Tighe, who met with An Taoiseach ...

13 Jun 2017 at 19:04

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Style and colour to set Longford town St Patrick's parade apart

It all kicks off from 1pm with Siege of Jadotville veteran Michael Tighe leading proceedings from the front in his role as Grand Marshal. Organisers have already confirmed a significant increase on entries from last ...

16 Mar 2017 at 19:37

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Siege of Jadotville veteran to lead Longford St Patrick's Day Parade

Longford Chamber of Commerce have confirmed that the Grand Marshal for this year’s St Patrick’s Day parade will be popular Longford town army veteran, Michael Tighe from Annaly Park. He was one of twelve Longford ...

05 Mar 2017 at 10:00

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PHOTO GALLERY: Longford 'Siege of Jadotville' veteran Michael Tighe honoured

Tiernan explained, "After 55 years the gallant and brave 154 men who fought at the Siege of Jadotville, holding off 3,000 attackers and with no loss of life, have been finally honoured over the last few weeks. ...

25 Oct 2016 at 19:13

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Longford Siege of Jadotville veteran Michael Tighe: Being cleared of cowardice charge is precious

The muddy battle trenches deep in the Congo is worlds apart from the red carpet at the Savoy Cinema on Dublin’s O’Connell Street. But yet, for twelve Longford soldiers the connection between the two is ...

09 Oct 2016 at 15:00

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