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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 ...

19 Sept 2020 at 15:19

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O'Toole leads calls for Jadotville bravery medals review

Fifteen soldiers from County Longford 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 ...

21 Nov 2020 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. "First by the government at ...

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 substantial. On Monday, September ...

09 Oct 2016 at 15:00

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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 ...

03 Oct 2017 at 16:00

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'The Siege of Jadotville' premieres in Longford

The evening was organised by Longford Chamber of Commerce. The idea was first mooted by local activist Tena Keown last year and would not have happened were it not for the herculean efforts of Newtownforbes native, Mary Flynn, who is ...

01 Apr 2017 at 17:00

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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 ...

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 Enda ...

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 year’s ...

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 men ...

05 Mar 2017 at 10:00

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Calls for Jadotville soldiers to be recognised on an individual basis

“I appeal to the Minister to award an individual citation and a medal to each of the soldiers of A Company, 35th Infantry Battalion who were involved in the Siege of Jadotville. While the unit citation was a ...

27 May 2017 at 23:23

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Tiger of Jadotville launched in Longford

The highly-anticipated book 'The Tiger of Jadotville', by local man Michael Tighe, was launched to much appreciation at Longford County Library last week. The book, which tells the story of Mr Tighe’s ...

19 Dec 2016 at 14:00

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