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Irish Defence Forces serving in Israel, Lebanon, and Syria 'safe and well' amid escalating tensions

AT PRESENT, Irish troops serving in Israel, Lebanon and Syria are "all safe and well", according to a spokesperson for the Irish Defence Forces. Amidst escalating tensions in the region, the Irish troops, remain vigilant and committed to their ...

10 Oct 2023 at 10:38

National News

PICTURES: Joyful scenes as Irish troops reunite with families following Lebanon deployment

There were joyful scenes at Dublin Airport this Saturday morning as hundreds of Irish troops were flown home from a deployment in Lebanon in time for Christmas. USE THE ARROWS ABOVE OR 'NEXT' TO BROWSE THROUGH THE FULL GALLERY Over 200 Irish ...

25 Nov 2023 at 17:54

National News

WATCH: Irish troops deployed overseas visit orphanage in heartwarming video

Irish troops deployed in Lebanon continued the long-standing tradition of supporting a Lebanese orphanage with a recent visit. The men and women of the 123rd Infantry Battalion, who are on a six-month deployment to Lebanon as part of the ...

31 Jan 2024 at 21:23

National News

UN Secretary General says IDF have left position where Irish peacekeepers are stationed

The UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has said that IDF soldiers have left their position where Irish peacekeepers are stationed. The Israeli army had been positioned near UN post 6-52 where Irish peacekeepers are stationed, raising ...

08 Oct 2024 at 18:41

National News

UN chief hails ‘remarkable courage’ of Irish soldier Seán Rooney killed in Lebanon in 2022

The “remarkable courage” of an Irish soldier killed in Lebanon almost two years ago undoubtedly saved the lives of three of his comrades, the Secretary General of the United Nations has told his family. Antonio Guterres said Private ...

03 Nov 2024 at 11:00

National News

Irish peacekeepers safe after Camp Shamrock struck by Katusha rocket

The Chief of Staff of the Irish Defence Forces confirmed this morning that Irish peacekeepers are safe after Camp Shamrock was struck was a rocket last night. The base which is used by hundreds of Irish peacekeepers is situated ...

31 Oct 2024 at 13:00

Comment & Opinion

COUNTY VIEW: The perils of the blue beret brought home in Castlebar veteran's book

Whatever naïve ideas we may have held about the respected status of peacekeeping forces in the conflict zones of the world have been well shattered by events in south Lebanon over the past month. The reality of Irish ...

25 Oct 2024 at 14:30

National News

Taoiseach Simon Harris says he will not be 'cosying up' to Biden following over Israel support

Taoiseach Simon Harris has rejected the notion that he would be "cosying up" to USA President Joe Biden when he visits the White House later this month. The Taoiseach will meet the president to mark 100 years of ...

02 Oct 2024 at 20:53

National News

24 Irish citizens have been evacuated from Lebanon as fighting continues

As fighting continuies in Lebanon, 24 Irish citizens have been successfully evacuated, the Government has confirmed. The two groups of Irish citizens departed on flights on Friday and will arrive back in ...

04 Oct 2024 at 17:10

National News

Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon 'safe' after Israeli air strikes

All Irish peacekeepers currently deployed in Lebanon are safe and accounted for after Israel launched a wave of air strikes across the southern part of the country. Members of the 124th Infantry ...

26 Aug 2024 at 08:15

National News

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 ...

07 Oct 2024 at 20:21

National News

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 ...

11 Oct 2024 at 19:59

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