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Battalion to parade through Donegal Town today ahead of deployment to Lebanon

A great turnout is anticipated to watch members of the Defence Forces, who have been training at Finner Camp, parade through Donegal Town this afternoon ahead of their deployment to Lebanon. Minister for Defence Paul Kehoe, T.D. and the Chief of ...

24 Oct 2016 at 11:18

Local News

Careers available in the Army and Navy - applications from Donegal now being taken

The Defence Forces are on the hunt for new applicants - and Donegal will be one of the locations for some of the training. Applications for General Service in both the Army and Naval Service are now being accepted online. Army applicants must ...

02 Feb 2020 at 21:00

Soccer

Goalkeeper Gavin Mulreany on board with Finn Harps

Goalkeeper Gavin Mulreany has signed for Finn Harps ahead of the Airtricity League Premier Division season kicking off. The Inver native had been on trial with the Ballybofey club in the close season and saved a penalty in the 1-0 loss ...

02 Feb 2022 at 16:38

Elections

Defence forces pay at critical point, claims election candidate

An independent general election candidate said the issue of defense forces pay is now critical. John Perry (Ind) who is running in the Sligo Leitrim constituency which incorporates south Donegal said: “I have met families of Irish ...

20 Jan 2020 at 15:28

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VIDEO - A great Donegal send off for the 109th Battalion

There was a great atmosphere in Donegal Town today as more than 300 troops bound for the Lebanon got a terrific send off from the local people. The 109th Battalion, which has been based at Finner Camp, paraded through the town ...

24 Oct 2016 at 16:55

Sport

Watch: Gavn Mulreany saves THREE penalties as Irish Defence Forces beat UK Armed Forces

Gavin Mulreany saved three penalties as the Irish Defence Forces defeated the UK Armed Forces today. The Irish Defence Forces won on sudden death penalties after a 2-2 draw. Inver man Mulreany was the hero of the hour for ...

20 Oct 2021 at 23:34

National News

Coveney to establish independent review of Defence Forces harassment 'in coming weeks'

The Minister for Defence intends to establish an independent review of reported harassment in the Defence Forces "in the coming weeks". Minister Simon Coveney made the comments yesterday at the Biennial Delegate ...

24 Nov 2021 at 10:54

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Missing soldier named

More vessels have joined in the massive search for a 28-year-old man who got into difficulties while swimming at Tullan Strand on Tuesday evening. The soldier, who has been named locally as Corporal Gavin Carey ...

25 Aug 2016 at 17:54

National News

‘Your chance to be heard’ – people urged to engage with Defence Forces tribunal

A public tribunal into bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment in the Defence Forces has held its opening session where it urged people to come forward. A retired army captain said she hoped people ...

24 Jun 2024 at 18:48

National News

Inquiry into Defence Forces abuse allegations set to be carried out in public

The Tanaiste is set to recommend that a statutory inquiry into allegations of abuse in the Defence Forces should be carried out in public. Micheal Martin said the investigation should take the form of a ...

06 Jul 2023 at 14:55

National News

Irish soldier dies in parachuting accident in Spain

An Irish soldier has died in a parachuting accident in Spain while off duty. Ireland’s armed forces confirmed the death in a statement on Sunday, and said his family members are being informed of the ...

12 Feb 2023 at 19:52

National News

National: 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 ...

25 Nov 2023 at 17:56

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