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Irish troops preparing for overseas deployment as peacekeepers praised by Coveney

Irish troops preparing to tour overseas as peacekeepers have been reviewed by the Minister for Defence ahead of their deployment. Minister Simon Coveney, who is also Minister for Foreign Affairs, reviewed members of the 66th Infantry Group today ...

15 Sept 2022 at 17:13

Irish soldier serving as UN peacekeeper in Lebanon killed in convoy attack

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Irish soldier serving as UN peacekeeper in Lebanon dies in ‘serious incident’

An Irish soldier serving as a UN peacekeeper in Lebanon has been killed when his convoy came under attack. Another soldier injured in the incident is in a serious condition in hospital having undergone surgery. Two other peacekeepers were ...

15 Dec 2022 at 09:02

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

There were emotional scenes at Dublin Airport on Friday last as hundreds of excited family members waited for more than 130 Irish troops to return home from Syria, marking the end of the Defence Forces’ 10 years of peacekeeping in the ...

08 Apr 2024 at 12:02

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Government ‘determined’ to see justice over killing of Irish peacekeeper

The Irish government is “absolutely determined” to see those responsible for the killing of a peacekeeper in Lebanon brought to justice. Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheal Martin was speaking as he visited Ireland’s peacekeeping ...

26 Jan 2023 at 18:35

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Man accused of killing Irish UN peacekeeper in Lebanon released on bail

Lebanon’s military tribunal has released a man accused of killing an Irish United Nations peacekeeper on bail, security and judicial officials said. The development comes as Unifil, the UN’s peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, ...

15 Nov 2023 at 16:33

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Longford County Council unveils a plaque dedicated to Longford Peacekeepers

A ceremony was held in the Garden of Remembrance on Water Street, and saw the unveiling of a plaque dedicated to those brave soldiers who have done so much for their country over the past 50 years. Speaking on behalf of ...

20 May 2018 at 14:00

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Irish peacekeeping soldier killed in Lebanon attack named

The Irish soldier killed while serving as a UN peacekeeper in Lebanon has been named. Private Sean Rooney, 23, from Newtowncunningham, Co Donegal, died when his convoy came under attack. Another soldier injured in the ...

15 Dec 2022 at 12:28

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Irish Defence Forces say recent Israeli incursions near Lebanon "have raised significant concerns"

In an update on the situation in Lebanon, the Irish Defence Forces have said that recent incursions by Israel have raised significant concerns, particularly in regards to breaches near Irish Battalion posts. The ...

07 Oct 2024 at 20:21

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Defence Forces Chief of Staff says Israeli UNIFIL strike was 'not an accidental act'

The Irish Defence Forces Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Séan Clancy has said that the Israeli strike which injured two peacekeepers in southern Lebanon was "not an accidental act". The comments made by the ...

11 Oct 2024 at 19:59

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Taoiseach says firing in vicinity of Irish troops 'reckless and must stop'

Taoiseach Simon Harris has called for firing in vicinity of UNIFIL troops or facilities to stop. The Taoiseach shared in a tweet that he has been briefed on the ongoing situation in Southern Lebanon and said ...

10 Oct 2024 at 13:10

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'Irish troops are increasingly in jeoprady' as IDF launch four more attacks in Lebanon

Plans are in place to remove Irish soldiers and peacekeepers from Lebanon if threats to their safety continue after attacks in the centre of Beirut yesterday, October 10. The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) ...

11 Oct 2024 at 08:00

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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 ...

13 Jun 2017 at 19:04

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