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Fierce battle erupts just kilometres from Irish troops in Lebanon war zone
Lebanon
The border town of Bint Jbeil is vital to Hezbollah and Israel is determined to take it. The Israelis have now surrounded it and are intent on having complete control of it in days. The Defence Forces say the 350 Irish troops in the area are safe and accounted for.
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Government vows to strike deal to provide Defence Forces with counter drone weapons before end of month
Irish News
The Defence Forces will have the new counter drone weapons in time for Ireland's six month EU presidency that starts next July
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Murdered Private Sean Rooney's killer not in jail despite being sentenced to death
Defence Force
The Lebanese court has not executed a prisoner in over 20 years
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Man due in court after discovery of suspect device at Wexford residence
Courts
Gardaí were alerted following the discovery of a suspect device at a residence in Wexford town on Friday
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Irish troops on high alert for foot-and-mouth risk ahead of major EU exercise
Irish Army
The Sunday Mirror has learned that 174 members of the Defence Forces who are travelling to Hungary next month have been given urgent written instructions over a disease flare-up
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Soldiers and sailors can keep working until 62 after changes to mandatory retirement age
Defence Forces
The same rules also apply to Gardaí, prison officers and firefighters but in all cases, it is up to the individual whether or not they want to continue working beyond 60
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Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon took cover 'hundreds of times' in last six months
Lebanon
The soldiers have been caught up in rocket, artillery and drone battles between Israel and Islamic paramilitary group Hezbollah that have been raging in southern Lebanon
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'That wasn't easy' - Female soldier sexually assaulted by army officer in tears as she delivers victim impact statement
Defence Force
She delivered a victim impact statement in a five-minute court appearance
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Valentine's Day messages sent to loved ones from Defence Forces soldiers serving in Syria
Valentine's Day
The brave troops are serving with the 60th Infantry group in Syria
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Irish soldiers send heartwarming messages home to loved ones for Valentine's Day
Irish Army
The Defence Forces posted the messages on Flickr
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Defence Farce: We expose ‘shambles’ in Irish Army where bullying and sexual harassment are rife
Irish Army
Three whistleblowers make shock claims including claims the lives of our troops on foreign tours are being put at risk by officers breaking safety rules
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Amazing footage shows talented pilot land Lynx helicopter on aircraft carrier despite treacherous sea
Defence Force
As the boat lurches from left to right, the pilot gentle guides the helicopter in and waits until the perfect moment to land
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