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Halted prosecution of Soldier F over Bloody Sunday murders due to resume

The discontinued prosecution of a military veteran known as Soldier F for two murders on Bloody Sunday in Derry in 1972 is to resume. Northern Ireland’s Public Prosecution Service (PPS) announced that court proceedings are to recommence against the ...

22 Sept 2022 at 17:31

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 events ...

13 Jun 2024 at 14:51

National News

Two British fighters in Ukraine sentenced to death after capture by Russian forces

Two British soldiers who were captured by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine have been sentenced to death by pro-Moscow rebels. Aiden Aslin, 28 and Shaun Pinner, 48, were found guilty of taking action towards violent seizure of power at ...

09 Jun 2022 at 17:09

Cathal Crotty to be formally discharged from Defence Forces at one minute to midnight

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Defence Forces confirm Cathal Crotty to be discharged at 23.59pm

THE DEFENCE Forces have officially confirmed that Private Cathal Crotty, based at Sarsfield Barracks in Limerick city, will be discharged at 23.59pm this Thursday. In a statement to Limerick Live, a spokesperson said: “The Defence Forces ...

11 Jul 2024 at 14:05

NATIONAL: 'We will fight on' - Bloody Sunday families told that plans to charge Soldier F with murder to be dropped

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"We will fight on," say Bloody Sunday families after being told that plans to charge Soldier F with murder are to be dropped

The families of Bloody Sunday victims today said they will 'fight on' to get justice for their loved ones. It follows the decision announced today by the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) that charges against a former soldier in ...

02 Jul 2021 at 17:00

National News

Government to buy 6,000 modern body armour units for Irish soldiers

More than 6,000 “modern” body armour units are being acquired for Irish soldiers, the Tanaiste has said. Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence Simon Harris said that a 16.5 million euro contract has been placed to invest in ...

30 Mar 2025 at 00:01

National News

'I'm not satisfied at all' - Taoiseach slams Defence Forces' handling of Crotty case

Taoiseach Simon Harris has issued criticism of the Irish Defence Forces – questioning how many of its members are currently “hiding” with convictions for domestic, sexual or gender-based violence. Taoiseach Simon Harris has ...

25 Jun 2024 at 11:27

National News

'Rest easy soldier' - Former Army Commandant killed in Kerry crash remembered as 'pure gentleman'

Tributes have flooded in for a man in his seventies following his death in a road traffic collision on the Ring of Kerry on Thursday night. Traolach Sweeney was named locally today, and was said to be a beloved member in ...

12 Jul 2024 at 15:09

National News

WATCH: Irish troops deployed overseas visit orphanage in heartwarming video

Irish troops deployed in Lebanon continued the long-standing tradition of supporting a Lebanese orphanage with a recent visit. The men and women of the 123rd Infantry Battalion, who are on a six-month deployment to ...

31 Jan 2024 at 21:23

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 ...

09 Oct 2024 at 19:25

Pictures & Videos

In pictures: UN Congo Veterans honoured at Finner Camp

UN soldiers who served in the Congo were honoured at a special presentation ceremony in the NCO Mess at Finner Camp - Please use the arrows/next to see more pictures

09 Jun 2024 at 20:33

National News

Former soldiers to co-operate with inquest into death of man shot during prison break

Six former soldiers have come forward to say they will co-operate with an inquest examining the death of a man shot during a prison break. Hugh Gerard Coney was shot in the back by a British soldier as he and ...

20 Sept 2022 at 13:27

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