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Books of condolences for Private Sean Rooney open across Donegal

Books of Condolence to Private Seán Rooney have been opened in a number of locations in County Donegal. Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Liam Blaney, has announced that Books of Condolence have been opened in Lifford (County House), ...

19 Dec 2022 at 15:04

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Today is International Day of UN Peacekeepers

Today is a day when Donegal people can pay tribute to Irish Peacekeepers on the International Day of UN Peacekeepers. Over the decades, many hundreds of Donegal based soldiers of the Irish Defence Forces have served with honour on peace keeping ...

27 May 2021 at 11:48

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 14:51

National News

Israel ‘endangering’ Irish troops in Lebanon, deputy premier says

Israel has endangered Irish peacekeepers along the border with Lebanon, Ireland’s deputy premier has said. Micheal Martin made the comments as Irish premier Simon Harris also criticised breaches of the Blue Line by Israeli forces as ...

07 Oct 2024 at 20:33

National News

Ireland should not rule out Ukraine peacekeeping, Harris says

It would be “irresponsible” for Ireland to rule out sending peacekeepers to Ukraine in the future, the Tanaiste has said. Simon Harris’ comments come on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Speaking to reporters ...

24 Feb 2025 at 08:23

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Irish troops preparing for overseas deployment as peacekeepers praised by Coveney

Irish troops preparing to tour overseas as peacekeepers have been reviewed by the Minister for Defence ahead of their deployment. Minister Simon Coveney, who is also Minister for Foreign Affairs, reviewed members of the 66th ...

15 Sept 2022 at 17:13

National News

‘We’ve upped the ante of our training’ – Irish troops prepare for Lebanon duty

A lieutenant colonel has said Irish soldiers have ramped up their training as they prepare to be deployed on a peacekeeping mission in Lebanon. There are 381 Irish soldiers in the battalion heading off on a six-month ...

31 Oct 2024 at 15:34

National News

Government ‘determined’ to see justice over killing of Irish peacekeeper

The Irish government is “absolutely determined” to see those responsible for the killing of a peacekeeper in Lebanon brought to justice. Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheal Martin was speaking as he visited ...

26 Jan 2023 at 18:35

National News

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 ...

25 Mar 2025 at 09:40

National News

Defence Forces Chief of Staff says Israeli UNIFIL strike was 'not an accidental act'

The Irish Defence Forces Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Séan Clancy has said that the Israeli strike which injured two peacekeepers in southern Lebanon was "not an accidental act". The comments ...

11 Oct 2024 at 19:59

National News

UN Secretary General says IDF have left position where Irish peacekeepers are stationed

The UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has said that IDF soldiers have left their position where Irish peacekeepers are stationed. The Israeli army had been positioned near UN post 6-52 where ...

08 Oct 2024 at 18:41

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

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