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Marking centenary of departure of British soldiers from Dundalk Military Barracks

The 27 Infantry Battalion will officially mark the Centenary of the departure of British soldiers from Dundalk Military Barracks (Aiken) and the subsequent takeover by Irish soldiers on Wednesday 13 April 2022. The ceremony will commemorate the ...

08 Apr 2022 at 21:33

Local News

Mayor expresses condolence to family and friends of Private Sean Rooney

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Sandra Duffy has sent her condolences to the family and friends of Private Sean Rooney who has tragically lost his life on a UN peace keeping mission in Lebanon. The 23 year old ...

16 Dec 2022 at 16:33

National News

Irish peacekeeping soldier killed in Lebanon attack named

The Irish soldier killed while serving as a UN peacekeeper in Lebanon has been named. Private Sean Rooney, 23, from Newtowncunningham, Co Donegal, died when his convoy came under attack. Another soldier injured in the incident is in a ...

15 Dec 2022 at 14:33

Ireland

Irish peacekeeping soldier killed in Lebanon attack named

15 Dec 2022 at 12:28

Ireland

Irish peacekeeping soldier killed in Lebanon a “national hero”, funeral hears

Mourners at the funeral of an Irish peacekeeping soldier killed in Lebanon have heard he is a “national hero”. A member of the Irish Defence Forces, Private Sean Rooney, from Newtowncunningham, Co Donegal, was killed when his ...

22 Dec 2022 at 19:40

Funeral of Irish soldier killed in Lebanon under way

Ireland

Funeral to take place of Irish soldier killed in Lebanon

The funeral of an Irish peacekeeping soldier who was killed in Lebanon has heard “today is the most difficult of days”. A member of the Irish Defence Forces, Private Sean Rooney, from Newtowncunningham, Co Donegal, was ...

22 Dec 2022 at 09:23

Ireland

UN ‘heartened by Lebanese support’ over soldier’s death amid reports of arrests

The UN has said it is heartened by the response of the Lebanese authorities following the death of an Irish peacekeeping soldier amid reports arrests have been made. Irish Defence Forces Private Sean Rooney, from ...

26 Dec 2022 at 12:30

Horse Racing

Light Infantry ready to launch 2023 campaign at Newmarket

David Simcock marches into battle for the bet365 Mile at Newmarket on Friday with a definite plan for Light Infantry. A progressive three-year-old last term, Light Infantry makes his seasonal debut against four ...

04 May 2023 at 15:30

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PHOTOS: 27th Infantry Battalion mark 50th anniversary with parade in Dundalk

Click the 'Next >' arrow above or 'Next Story' below to go through the gallery All photos: Arthur Kinahan A large crowd gathered at the Market Square in Dundalk last Saturday 2 September, to watch the 27th ...

06 Sept 2023 at 19:33

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 ...

27 Jul 2023 at 09:33

Northern Ireland

Memorial held to mark 35th anniversary of Ballygawley bus bombing

A memorial has been held to mark the 35th anniversary of the Ballygawley bus bomb. During the roadside attack, which took place on the Ballygawley-Omagh road in Co Tyrone in 1988, eight off-duty ...

20 Aug 2023 at 18:42

Local News

Ardal O'Hanlon at Finner Camp to film part of new TV series

Comedian Ardal O’Hanlon was at Finner Camp on Thursday as part of an upcoming TV series. The Father Ted star, who shot to fame for his portrayal of Fr Dougal McGuire, spent some time at Finner ...

03 Aug 2023 at 18:33

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