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Kilkenny MEP's grave fears for Irish peacekeepers, says actions of Israeli regime cannot be tolerated

Kilkenny MEP Kathleen Funchion has expressed her fears for Irish Peacekeepers in the Middle East, and hit out at Israel over its conduct in invading Lebanon and killing tens of thousands of people in Gaza. Sinn Féin MEPs, Lynn Boylan and Kathleen ...

09 Oct 2024 at 13:36

Covid-19

Kilkenny hurler raises more than €5,000 for frontline heroes - while serving with the Irish Army in Lebanon

Well done to Kilkenny hurling star and Irish Army Officer Paul Murphy who has helped raise more than €5,000 for charity - while serving in Lebanon. Paul, who is a lieutenant in the army, along with his colleagues, ran the distance between ...

01 May 2020 at 12:07

National News

Irish deputy premier to reaffirm ‘unwavering commitment’ to UN Lebanon mission

Ireland’s deputy premier is to reaffirm “unwavering commitment” to the UN’s peacekeeping mission in Lebanon and the nation’s security and stability. Simon Harris is visiting Lebanon this week against a backdrop of heightened tensions ...

26 Mar 2025 at 09:11

National News

Ireland to lodge letter of objection to Israel over shots fired close to patrol

Ireland is to lodge a formal letter of objection with Israel after shots were fired in the vicinity of peacekeepers in southern Lebanon. The incident came during a joint Irish United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) and ...

30 May 2025 at 13:37

National News

Defence Forces commander ‘proud and privileged’ to lead mission

The commander of the Irish Defence Forces has spoken of his pride at leading the organisation during his last overseas trip in the role. Lieutenant General Sean Clancy hosted Tanaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris on ...

27 Mar 2025 at 11:00

National News

Body of Irish peacekeeper killed in Lebanon repatriated to Ireland

The body of Irish UN peacekeeping soldier Sean Rooney has been returned to his grieving family after being repatriated from Lebanon. A member of the Irish Defence Forces, Private Rooney, from Newtowncunningham, Co Donegal, ...

19 Dec 2022 at 11:38

Covid-19

Kilkenny hurling star Lt Paul Murphy is raising funds for Feed the Heroes all the way from Lebanon

He may be more than 4,000km away, but Kilkenny hurler and army officer Lt Paul Murphy is thinking of those on the frontline in the fight against coronavirus at home in Ireland. The Danesfort GAA Club man is currently ...

03 Apr 2020 at 17:12

National News

Firing on peacekeepers ‘can never be tolerated’, says Irish premier

The Irish premier has warned that firing on peacekeepers “can never be tolerated or acceptable”. It comes after reports that Israeli forces fired at United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) positions. The ...

10 Oct 2024 at 14:55

National News

Fact check: Irish Defence Forces said its troops were not targeted in Lebanon

Several social media users have claimed in posts which have been liked thousands of times that the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have fired on Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon. Evaluation United Nations peacekeepers ...

11 Oct 2024 at 13:45

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 ...

07 Oct 2024 at 20:33

Local News

Kilkenny-based troops gear up for Middle East deployment as situation on ground remains volatile

Troops based at the James Stephens Barracks in Kilkenny are preparing for their upcoming deployment to the Middle East, amid a volatile situation on the ground at the Lebanon/Israel border. The Tánaiste ...

16 Oct 2023 at 09:30

National News

Defence Forces offer olive branches to ‘keep peace, not enforce it’

Nestled among the hills of south Lebanon is a little known corner of Ireland where peacekeepers have been faithfully operating for decades. It is a juxtaposition of scenic olive trees and sunshine, ...

27 Mar 2025 at 11:00

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