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fromIrish Independent
1 day agoEurope politics
Food and clean water supply being put at risk due to blockades, gardai warn as some petrol stations run out of fuel
Protests in Ireland over rising fuel costs escalate, prompting government intervention and military involvement to clear blockades at fuel depots.
fromIrish Independent
10 months agoUK news
Irish peacekeepers fired on by Israeli troops in Lebanon as Taoiseach Micheal Martin decries 'engineered campaign' against Ireland
Irish peacekeepers faced gunfire in Lebanon while patrolling; incident highlights the risks involved in maintaining peace in the region.
Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
23 hours agoM50 severely congested by convoy and army moves to clear blockades as food and clean water supply at risk, gardai warn
Protests over rising fuel prices escalate, prompting government intervention and military involvement to clear blockades at fuel depots.
Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day agoFood and clean water supply being put at risk by protests, gardai warn; some petrol stations run out of fuel as army moves to clear blockades
Protests over rising fuel costs escalate, prompting government intervention and military involvement to clear blockades at critical infrastructure.
Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day agoFood and clean water supply being put at risk due to blockades, gardai warn as some petrol stations run out of fuel
Protests in Ireland over rising fuel costs escalate, prompting government intervention and military involvement to clear blockades at fuel depots.
fromIrish Independent
1 month agoArmy chaplain who forgave attacker awarded distinguished service medal
Fr Paul Murphy was stabbed seven times with a hunting knife while attempting to drive into Renmore Barracks in Galway on the morning of August 15 2024. Fr Murphy, who required surgery for his injuries and lost some feeling in his arms, said he forgave his attacker before hugging him in the courtroom following the trial. His attacker, who was 16 at the time and cannot be identified, was arrested at the scene after being restrained by soldiers.
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fromIndependent
4 months agoEx-soldier shot former army captain at his Co Kerry home after events took a 'foul turn', murder trial hears
A 67-year-old former Defence Forces member pleaded not guilty to murdering his 84-year-old friend and former army captain found shot dead in County Kerry.
fromIndependent
6 months agoCoroner calls for military fitness to be 'decoupled' from career progression after soldier took his own life in the Curragh
A coroner has called on military fitness to be "decoupled" from career progression within the Defence Forces because of the fear of personnel speaking out if they were experiencing physical or psychological health problems.
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fromIrish Independent
9 months agoMembers of the Defence Forces claim they received phone threats after making bullying allegations against officer
When informal and formal complaints of abuse were made against an army officer, the submission alleges that two of them received telephone texts and threats.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
10 months agoIrish peacekeepers fired on by Israeli troops in Lebanon as Taoiseach Micheal Martin decries 'engineered campaign' against Ireland
"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," he said.
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