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France news
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Calls for army to secure 'greatest flight risk' Daniel Kinahan at Portlaoise Prison

Irish authorities declined to comment on possible reintroduction of army officers at Portlaoise Prison amid security upgrades ahead of Daniel Kinahan’s return.
Women in technology
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Steely, determined and ambitious - meet the female trailblazers joining the Irish Defence Forces 'sisterhood'

Female recruits in the Irish Defence Forces are determined to serve in war-torn regions despite escalating conflicts.
France politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Irish peacekeepers shelter in bunkers as heavy fire erupts between Hezbollah and Israel

Irish troops deployed with UNIFIL in Lebanon were ordered into fortified bunkers due to escalating hostilities near the Israel-Lebanon border, with 358 personnel currently stationed across UN positions.
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

'We celebrate this Christmas season acutely aware of the challenges facing Ireland and the wider world' - President Catherine Connolly gives her Christmas message

We hold in our thoughts the millions of people worldwide who are enduring the devastating impacts of interconnected crises of climate change, war, conflict, and displacement, the many families this Christmas who will sadly experience fear, uncertainty, or profound loss,
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago

'No more counting down the days' - Tears of joy and singing greet Irish peacekeepers returning from Lebanon

no more video calls, no more counting down the days
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fromIndependent
5 months ago

Irish army members drew weapons at Shannon Airport as Palestine protesters sprayed paint on US military aircraft, court told

Irish Defence Forces briefly drew weapons after three pro-Palestinian activists allegedly spray-painted a US military aircraft at Shannon Airport, causing criminal damage.
Books
fromIrish Independent
6 months ago

The Indo Daily: Paul Williams on exposing Irish Gangland's Jimmy Savile, and unknowingly training a Provo bomber

Veteran crime correspondent Paul Williams reveals he trained an IRA suspect and exposes gangland figure Stephen 'Rossi' Walsh as a prolific child abuser.
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fromIndependent
7 months ago

Fianna Fail Aras candidate Jim Gavin forced to remove campaign video after intervention by Defence Forces

The Irish Defence Forces intervened to remove military imagery from a presidential campaign to uphold political neutrality.
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fromIrish Independent
7 months ago

'We shouldn't fool ourselves that Ireland is immune from drone attacks,' says Tanaiste Simon Harris after European sightings

Drones were sighted near Danish military facilities and airports, prompting Denmark to ban all commercial and private drone activity amid concerns of foreign involvement.
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fromIrish Independent
10 months 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
11 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.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
1 year 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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