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Man in his 50's suffers serious injuries following explosion in Dublin

Gardaí and emergency services are currently attending the scene of an explosion that occurred at a residence in Tallaght, Dublin 24, this morning, Wednesday, March 26, 2025. A man, aged in his 50s, has been removed from the scene to Tallaght ...

26 Mar 2025 at 15:14

National News

Member of Defence Forces arrested after discovery of illegal substances in barracks

A member of the Defence Forces has been arrested following the discovery of illegal substances at a Cork barracks. A search of sections of Collins Barracks was recently carried out in collaboration with An Garda Síochána following an ...

28 Mar 2024 at 15:17

National News

Irish Defence Forces assist in power restoration efforts for over 720k Irish homes

The Defence Forces have stepped in to assist ESB Networks using helicopters to aid in the efforts to restore power to 725,000 Irish homes in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn. In his new position as Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs ...

25 Jan 2025 at 11:32

National News

WATCH: 'Sad day' as naval service bids farewell to LE Eithne

There were emotional scenes at Haulbowline naval base in Co. Cork as members of the Defence Forces bid farewell to the LE Eithne which is to be taken apart for scrap. The vessel, which was built in Verolme in 1984, was part of the ...

06 Mar 2024 at 07:55

Local News

Mayo man killed fighting in Lebanon to be officially honoured for bravery

A campaign for a Ballyhaunis soldier to be awarded for his bravery has reached a successful conclusion following confirmation that Private Billy Kedian will be posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Medal with Honours. ...

27 Dec 2024 at 15:13

National News

LIVE: Warning over missing explosive device is stood down as military round is located

A missing and potentially live ordnance, which gardaí said may have contained explosive material, has since been recovered following a public appeal. This news comes after the authorities issued an urgent warning once ...

16 Apr 2025 at 09:13

National News

Two members of Defence Forces injured upon landing after parachute display

Two members of the Defence Forces were injured upon landing during a parachuting display today (Thursday April 11). According to the Defence Forces, two personnel sustained the injuries during the routine parachute ...

11 Apr 2024 at 20:44

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 Battalion posts. The ...

07 Oct 2024 at 20:21

National News

Post mortem to be carried out on body of young man killed in Carlow shooting incident

A post mortem is to be carried out this Tuesday on the body of the man who died in a shooting incident at a shopping centre in Carlow at the weekend The man - named locally as 22-year-old Evan Fitzgerald - died ...

03 Jun 2025 at 08:03

National News

Government set to reveal name of judge who will chair Defence Forces abuse tribunal

The government will soon reveal the name of judge set to chair the Irish Defence Forces abuse tribunal. The announcement follows the report of the Independent Review Group (IRG) last year, after which An ...

16 Jan 2024 at 18:44

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Mayo Lighthouse fly-over being explored for D-Day celebrations

THE possibility of a military aircraft flyover of Blacksod Lighthouse is being explored for June as part of the 80th anniversary celebrations of the D-Day landings in 1944. A number of events are ...

28 Mar 2024 at 15:30

National News

Army bomb squad called after €190k drug bust leads gardaí to discovery of 20 pipe bombs

Twenty pipe bombs were discovered during a garda follow-up search in Ardee, Co Louth on Wednesday evening. The operation was carried out by members of the Divisional Drug Unit based at Drogheda ...

08 May 2025 at 08:12

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