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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 troops ...

25 Nov 2023 at 17:54

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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 Defence Forces Chief of Staff come ...

11 Oct 2024 at 19:59

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Situation becomes 'relatively calm' for Irish peacekeepers as IDF withdraw from Irish UN Post

There have been significant developments regarding the proximity of the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) to Irish positions in Lebanon. Recent reports confirm that the IDF has vacated the area surrounding UN Post 6-52, where Irish peacekeepers ...

09 Oct 2024 at 11:12

National News

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 that currently "All Irish ...

10 Oct 2024 at 13:10

National News

'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) were targeting a senior ...

11 Oct 2024 at 08:00

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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 ...

08 Oct 2024 at 18:41

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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 ...

03 Nov 2024 at 11:00

National News

UN says Israeli attacks in South Lebanon are putting peacekeepers at 'very serious risk'

The Defence Forces have confirmed that all Irish personnel currently deployed on peacekeeping duty in South Lebanon are well and accounted for following further incidents involving Israeli troops. According to ...

11 Oct 2024 at 15:39

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