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McHugh's Miscellany: Rebellion, reflection, Recession

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McHugh's Miscellany: Rebellion, reflection and Recession

A significant centenary event took place recently in Finner Camp. It commemorated the handover 100 years ago to the day of the British Army Camp built during the Boer War in the later years of the 19th century, to Irish military forces on February ...

27 Feb 2022 at 19:33

Business

Update: Donegal soldiers being trained for 'stand-by period' at Dublin Airport

Approximately 40 members of the Defence Forces attached to the 28 Infantry Battalion (28 Inf Batt) at Finner Camp are undergoing preparatory work this week to help alleviate severe shortfalls that have been experienced at Dublin Airport in recent ...

04 Jul 2022 at 17:33

Local News

Minister for Defence to review troops at Finner Camp for Syria deployment

Irish soldiers from the 67th Infantry Group who will be deployed to Syria next month will undergo a Ministerial Review on Monday at Finner Camp. A total of 130 soldiers, including 28 from Donegal, will travel on the mission. The Tánaiste and ...

17 Mar 2023 at 20:33

Local News

Memorial events organised honouring Private Seán Rooney

A series of memorial runs will take place at Camp 2-45 in Lebanon, honouring Private Seán Rooney. Private Rooney, who lived in Newtoncunningham, was killed while on a peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, on December 14, 2022. The fundraising ...

13 Jun 2024 at 15:33

Local News

County Derry man challenges decision blocking him from enlisting in Irish Army

A County Derry man has launched a High Court challenge against a decision preventing him from joining the Permanent Defence Forces due to unspecified security reasons. The action has been brought by 24-year-old Ronan Corey who claims he ...

20 Feb 2023 at 18:33

Donegal Live

100th anniversary of handover of Finner Camp from British to Irish military Forces to be remembered

The Irish Defence Forces, Óglaigh na hÉireann will commemorate the centenary of the handover of Finner Camp, from British to Irish military forces with a series of events taking place between Finner Camp and the neighbouring town of ...

08 Feb 2022 at 12:33

Local News

Donegal had Ireland's highest gust speed in April

The weather station at Finner recorded Ireland's highest gust speed last month. Malin Head recorded the highest mean wind speed in Ireland and the most days with gales, Met Éireann's monthly statement shows. Storm Kathleen lashed ...

02 May 2024 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 ...

09 Oct 2024 at 19:33

Local News

Malin Head weather station had wettest August on record

The weather station at Malin Head has recorded its wettest August on record. The climate statement for August 2024, which has been released by Met Éireann, shows that Malin Head recorded its wettest August in the dataset. The ...

03 Sept 2024 at 16:33

Local News

Major makeover to repair Finner Camp gym building

A decayed gymnasium at Finner Camp which was at the point of being ‘dangerous’ is to get a major makeover. The building was put out of commission due to structural damage. Soldiers in the 28th Infantry Battalion have had to ...

27 Jul 2023 at 09:33

Local News

Finner and Malin weather stations recorded 22 and 18 degrees yesterday

Met Éireann are speculating as to what county will have the highest air temperatures over the next couple of days. And if you are out and about in Donegal today and are feeling the heat, the challenges are likely to be ...

17 Jul 2022 at 13:33

Letterkenny/Milford

Letterkenny Vaccination Centre pays glowing tribute to Finner's 28 Inf Battalion

Members of the 28 Infantry Battalion have been thanked at a special ceremony for their assistance at the Letterkenny Vaccination Centre and other Donegal locations during the Covid-19 pandemic. It was a special ...

01 Jun 2022 at 16:33

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