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Private Seán Rooney remembered on St Patrick's Day in Lebanon

Fallen soldier Private Seán Rooney was remembered in Lebanon on St Parrick's Day. The Ceann Comhairle, Seán Ó Fearghaíl, visited Irish troops at Camp Shamrock in Lebanon on Friday. The Ceann Comhairle spoke to members of the 121st Infantry Battalion ...

18 Mar 2023 at 16:33

Local News

Families' fears rise as 94 Finner Camp troops prepare for Lebanon

Almost 100 soldiers from Finner Camp will be deployed to war-torn Lebanon next month. Fears have heightened among families of the troops who will travel to Lebanon as part of the 125th Infantry Battalion. A total of 94 personnel from the 28th ...

09 Oct 2024 at 19:33

Ireland

Peacekeeping troops in Lebanon witness gunfire exchanges ‘on a daily basis’

Irish peacekeeping troops in Lebanon have witnessed exchanges of gunfire on a daily basis, a commander in the area has said. Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Mac Eoin is commanding officer 123rd infantry battalion of the Defence Forces, which has ...

19 May 2024 at 15:09

Ireland

Increased tensions in Lebanon connected to conflict in Gaza – Martin

The Israel-Hamas war in Gaza has led to increased tensions in neighbouring Lebanon where Irish peacekeeping troops are based, Micheal Martin has said. Ireland’s deputy premier met on Sunday with members of the 124th Infantry Battalion ...

19 May 2024 at 20:51

Ireland

Father retiring after 42 years in Defence Forces to serve final tour with son

A member of the Irish Defence Forces is to retire after serving for 42 years, while his son has just started a six-month tour in Lebanon. Company Sergeant Martin Clabby, of the 6th Battalion in Athlone, Co Westmeath, will retire in ...

20 May 2024 at 12:36

Ireland

Delay in trial over peacekeeper’s death in Lebanon ‘not acceptable’ – Harris

Delays in progressing the trial of those indicted for the killing of Private Sean Rooney are “simply not acceptable” to the Irish Government, Tanaiste Simon Harris has said. Mr Harris said he would be conveying that message “in ...

25 Mar 2025 at 09:40

Local News

Simon Harris says delay in trial over Seán Rooney’s death is ‘not acceptable’

25 Mar 2025 at 12:33

Local News

Longford man retiring after 42 years in Defence Forces to serve final tour with son

23 May 2024 at 08:34

Local News

Private Seán Rooney remembered on St Patrick's Day in Lebanon

18 Mar 2023 at 16:33

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