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fromIrish Independent
2 days 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.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon involving Irish troops to end in 2027

In May this year, Irish soldiers of the 126th Infantry Battalion, patrolling with the Lebanese Armed Forces near the village of Yaroun in southern Lebanon were fired on by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF). The incident lasted for around half an hour, with 30 shots reportedly fired. The Irish soldiers didn't return fire. They followed protocol and returned to their base.
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fromIrish Independent
2 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
4 months ago
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Simon Harris to lodge formal letter of objection with Israel over 'reckless' shots fired into area with Irish peacekeepers

The actions of the IDF towards Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon were deemed reckless and a breach of international peacekeeping rules.
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago
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Simon Harris to lodge formal letter of objection with Israel over 'reckless' shots fired into area with Irish peacekeepers

The IDF's actions against Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon were deemed reckless and unacceptable by the Irish Foreign Minister.
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fromIrish Independent
4 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
5 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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