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fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Shtandart ship leaves Irish waters after gardai and coastguard attend Clogherhead pier

The Shtandart, a replica of Peter the Great's ship, was monitored by Irish authorities while docked due to its controversial status regarding sanctions.
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fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Irish peacekeepers 'safe' after withdrawal from patrol in South Lebanon when they came under fire from Israeli army

I want to firstly send my best wishes to the Irish Defence Forces personnel affected in today's incident. While I am very pleased to report that all personnel are safe and well, the fact they came under fire while on patrol is deeply worrying.
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fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Irish Defence Forces pay tribute to 'colleague and friend' Corporal Martin 'Lebbie' O'Brien after his death aged 41

The loss of a colleague and friend, with as vast an experience as his, is felt throughout his whole unit and the wider Defence Forces.
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fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Family of soldier killed in Lebanon in 1999 receive service honour medal

Private Billy Kedian was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal with Honour posthumously for his bravery during service in Lebanon.
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Family of Galway soldier killed in Lebanon in 1999 receive service honour medal

Private Billy Kedian's sacrifices were honored posthumously with the Distinguished Service Medal, recognizing his bravery during his service in Lebanon.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Simon Harris secures Cabinet approval to scrap 'Triple Lock' on military deployments overseas

Ireland seeks to enhance its independent foreign policy by increasing troop deployment and reducing reliance on UN Security Council vetoes.
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago

Draft law to amend 'triple lock' on Irish peacekeepers being sent overseas to be brought to Cabinet this week

The idea of the UN Security Council having a veto on where we deploy Irish troops in relation to peacekeeping is something that needs to be modified.
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