Kildare soldiers heading to Lebanon on parade today

The 53rd Infantry Group being deployed on peacekeeping duties to South Lebanon will have their ministerial review in Kilkenny Castle today.

Over the past two months the 190 men and women, some of whom hail from Co Kildare, have undergone rigorous training and drills under the command of Lt Col Stephen Ryan.

Under the watchful eye of external assessors the group successfully overcame all of the challenges that came their way and are now deemed ready to deploy.