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Kildare tributes to soldier Seán Rooney (24) killed in Lebanon

Local tributes have been paid to an Irish United Nations (UN) Peacekeeper who was killed in Lebanon last week. Private Seán Rooney (24) was shot and killed when the armoured vehicle he was travelling in was attacked in a village in southern Lebanon. ...

20 Dec 2022 at 12:05

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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, was killed on active ...

19 Dec 2022 at 13:05

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Soldier injured in Lebanon attack to be brought back to Ireland

A peacekeeping soldier injured in Lebanon is to be brought back to Ireland to receive further medical treatment. Irish Army Private Shane Kearney, 22, from Killeagh, Co Cork, suffered a serious head injury in the attack that led to the death ...

21 Dec 2022 at 12:20

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Defence Forces members serving in South Lebanon and Syria send St Patrick's Day messages home

Members of the Defence Forces serving in South Lebanon and Syria have sent a St Patrick's Day message home to all of their families and friends. Thosein the video include Kilkenny hurler Lt Paul Murphy, Comdt Ken Sheehan whose wife is ...

17 Mar 2020 at 19:07

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Six Irish soldiers caught up in air attack in Lebanon village

A United Nations patrol vehicle with six Irish soldiers on board was caught up in an air attack in a village in south Lebanon on Saturday. Eight troops, including six Irish and two Polish, were on an armed patrol when there was a ...

11 Aug 2024 at 16:14

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Ireland increases aid to Lebanon

Ireland will double its local community funding in Lebanon, the country’s deputy premier has announced. Simon Harris is in Lebanon for a series of political engagements and to meet members of the 125th Infantry Battalion who are ...

26 Mar 2025 at 16:48

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Ireland has obligation to comply with Occupied Territories Bill – UN expert

A United Nations expert said Ireland has an obligation to comply with the provisions of the Occupied Territories Bill, even without having legislation enacted. Francesca Albanese, United Nations special rapporteur on the ...

20 Mar 2025 at 16:39

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Lebanese ministers offer ‘assurance’ to Harris over Irish soldier death

Ireland’s deputy premier has said he has received assurance from the Lebanese government over concerns around securing justice after the death of Irish peacekeeper Sean Rooney. Simon Harris was speaking during a visit ...

27 Mar 2025 at 05:35

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Ireland ‘eager to assist’ if peacekeeping mission required in Ukraine

Ireland would be “eager to assist” in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine if the war with Russia ends, the Tanaiste has said. However, Simon Harris said there is no sign of a peace deal on the horizon, and he urged the ...

28 Sept 2025 at 15:11

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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 ...

26 Mar 2025 at 09:11

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Situation becomes 'relatively calm' for Irish peacekeepers as IDF withdraw from Irish UN Post

There have been significant developments regarding the proximity of the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) to Irish positions in Lebanon. Recent reports confirm that the IDF has vacated the area surrounding UN Post ...

09 Oct 2024 at 11:12

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Government determined killers of Irish peacekeeper will be brought to justice

The Irish Government is determined that those responsible for the death of a UN peacekeeper in Lebanon are brought to justice, deputy premier Micheal Martin has said. The Tanaiste is visiting Beirut to meet ...

19 May 2024 at 00:01

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