Defence Forces

16:46, 23 APR 2026

Fierce battle erupts just kilometres from Irish troops in Lebanon war zone

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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Ireland fuel protests LIVE: 'Number of arrests' made at Whitegate as Gardaí move to restore fuel supplies

The Government is resuming talks today as fuel protests enter a fifth day, with road blockages sparking fears of shortages and major disruption nationwide.

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What is behind the fuel protests bringing Ireland to a standstill and what will happen next?

Travel in parts of the country has been affected for the fourth day in a row, with slow-moving convoys protesting against high fuel prices caused by the US and Israeli war against Iran

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Fuel protest: Army to unleash 'The Beasts' as Gardai move to end Ireland’s roadblock crisis

An Garda Siochana

It is understood that many of the protesters who have caused havoc on Irish roads in recent days are set to be hit with fines in the coming weeks

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5 key updates as Ireland fuel protests escalate and Defence Forces deployed to streets

A summary of what you need to know as disruption continues across Dublin, Cork and beyond

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Army called in to remove vehicles blocking depots as owners told 'not to complain' about damage

Protests Government’s response to rising fuel prices entered a third day on Thursday

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Ireland fuel protests RECAP: Forecourts running out of stock as demonstrations to continue on Friday

Fuels for Ireland said it is aware that some forecourts are now running out of stock as a direct result of the blockades at fuel terminals in Foynes and Galway, and at the refinery in Whitegate, Co Cork

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Emergency chaos as 'suspicious' letter containing substance sent to Director of Public Prosecutions

The letter has been sent to Forensic Science Ireland for further analysis

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Doctors and Air Corps praised for reuniting 96-year-old cancer patient with wife before he died

The man died a few hours after being reunited with his wife one final time in Letterkenny University Hospital, Co. Donegal

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Israeli army 'advances north of two Irish posts in its invasion of Lebanon'

The Israelis have gone beyond the main Irish post - Camp Shamrock - which is seven kilometres inside Lebanese territory in the village of At-Tiri

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Justice Minister still can't confirm who was responsible for drone incident during Zelensky visit

Russia has been blamed for that incident - an accusation the country angrily denies

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Irish soldiers safe after deadly blast kills UN peacekeeper in Lebanon

Unifil said a peacekeeper has died and three others are injured after a projectile exploded at one of its positions

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Polish soldier serving alongside Irish personnel injured in bomb attack in southern Lebanon

The soldier was in a Humvee heading towards Camp Shamrock which is home to 500 Irish and Polish personnel when he was injured. Polish authorities say it was a targeted attack.

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Defence Forces mount special operation to fly soldiers back to war zone

Some 26 Irish key personnel were stranded in Ireland on leave from Lebanon

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Fears for Irish soldiers in Lebanon as Israel intensifies strikes

There are increased fears Israel will mount a full scale invasion of southern Lebanon, where the Irish soldiers are part of the 10,000-strong UNIFIL force.

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One in three recruits to Defence Forces in last five years has already left, new figures show

Minister McEntee told the deputy in her written answers that retention of personnel in the Defence Forces was a key priority for her

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Naval Service to get new powers to board and inspect suspect vessels in a huge area of sea around Ireland

The legislation unveiled on Wednesday is aimed at giving Naval Service personnel powers to board ships they believe are targeting vital undersea cables off the Irish coast. And they will also be able to confront suspected vessels from Russia's shadow fleet.

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Sudanese doctor admits exposing officer’s breast without consent at Curragh Camp

Counsel for the Medical Council, Neasa Bird BL, said the GP’s action was inappropriate and not clinically justified

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Fears grow as Irish troops scrambled to site of UNIFIL attack in southern Lebanon

There are reports of casualties at the scene of the attack and a full investigation has been launched to establish who was responsible

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Bomb squad rush to scene as pipe bomb found in Dublin - live updates

Gardai and members of the Defence Forces EOD unit have sealed off an area in Marigold Avenue

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Elite Army Ranger Wing special forces unit to get new HQ at cost of more than €17 million

It's part of an overall three-pronged revamp of their Co Kildare site that will cost some €40 million. Minister for Defence Helen McEntee announced plans for the new HQ at the Curragh Camp on Wednesday

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Israel orders mass evacuation in southern Lebanon, home to 358 Irish UN troops

The warning comes as Israel says it may target any house in the region it believes is used by Islamic group, Hezbollah

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Irish soldier who tackled Jihadi: 'I was ready to shoot but saw chance to take him down'

Private Dylan Geraghty saw a chance at the last moment to tackle the knifeman without shooting him. He was one of four Defence Forces members awarded the coveted Distinguished Service Medal for their bravery in the incident.

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Senior Defence Forces officers to be sent abroad to act as military diplomats

Minister For Defence Helen McEntee will today ask for cabinet approval to send officers to London, Paris and Washington to improve defence links with the three countries

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