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'The great cover up is underway and Ireland's a sitting duck - under threat from Russia'
Defence Forces
The Russians know they could invade and occupy this country with 20,000 to 30,000 troops in the morning
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Irish UN troops come under gun attack in southern Lebanon
Defence Forces
A gang of six men targeted the Irish troops in the Hezbollah stronghold of Bint Jbeil. Three rifle bullets hit an Irish vehicle, but its armour protected the soldiers inside
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Tears, laughter and songs greet Irish soldiers as they return from UN peace mission
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The Defence Forces personnel were mobbed by family and friends at Dublin Airport on Tuesday morning
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'The Lebanese government is letting Private Sean Rooney's killer get away with murder'
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'The Beirut regime has no idea where the killer is and is pretending they are looking for him.'
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Irish diplomats fear terrorist who killed Private Sean Rooney will never face justice
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Irish peacekeeper Private Sean Rooney was killed while on UN duty in Beirut when the armoured vehicle he was driving came under fire in December 2022
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Dublin estate sealed off after suspicious device sparks major Garda emergency response
An Garda Siochana
A Dublin housing estate was temporarily sealed off this morning after reports of a suspicious device.
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Minister calls for additional €19m for portfolio to purchase anti-drone technology
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Fianna Fail TD’s Thomas Byrne said there was an "urgent operational requirement" to purchase the equipment as Ireland was assuming the Presidency of the EU from next summer
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Bomb squad called in as gardai suspect men were planning attack on minority group
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Sources say gardai believe the men were planning an attack on a minority group and were close to carrying it out when they were confronted by armed detectives
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Ex-soldier jailed for rape of teen girl who was babysitting in his home as court hears he felt 'hard done by'
Defence Forces
The now 78-year-old raped the young girl in a bedroom of his home in Co Westmeath
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Man arrested over anthrax hoax targeting associate of Gript news site's editor
An Garda Siochana
We have also learned that the same man was arrested over a similar anthrax hoax targeting another prominent conservative in Dublin last month.
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Watch: Defence Forces officer prepares for dangerous mission - but faces potential major setback
Defence Forces
Lieutenant-Colonel Mark Lennon is due to begin a six month United Nations mission to Lebanon next month - but planned cuts to the entire 10,000 operation means he may have to leave some of his personnel behind
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Last ditch hopes US could reverse axing of Irish Peacekeepers' long-running UNIFIL mission
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The mission to Lebanon – known in the Defence Forces simply as The Leb – has been an integral part of Irish fabric for almost 50 years
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Military chaplain who survived Jihadi attack in Galway a 'legend' amongst Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon
Defence Forces
Father Paul Murphy, who was stabbed by a teenager in an attack at a Galway barracks last year, has spent the last five months with Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon
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Mayor of Lebanese town protected by Irish peacekeepers desperate for them to stay
Lebanon
“The southern people consider the Irish soldiers are part of the community. They are used to living with the Irish since 1978"
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Air Corps welcomes new €60 million addition to its fleet of planes
Defence Forces
The plane, which will be used by the Army Ranger Wing and other units, is the third C295 to be delivered to the Air Corps since 2023 in a €300 million package.
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Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon safe after troops caught up in an Israeli grenade attack
Defence Forces
Grenades exploded close to Irish soldiers near the Israel/Lebanon frontier.
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Ireland would be 'eager to assist' with peacekeeping in Ukraine - Tánaiste
Simon Harris
Irish peacekeepers could be sent to Ukraine if a peace agreement is struck
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Presidential hopeful Jim Gavin 'didn't see any' bullying or sexism in Defence Forces
Jim Gavin
The Fianna Fail presidential candidate praised women who had come forward about their negative experiences
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Irish Air Corps tripled number of maritime patrols in crackdown on drug gangs
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The purchase of two long-range surveillance aircraft, the Airbus C295, is allowing it to track suspect yachts and merchant ships
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Gardai confirm incredible reason why Dublin Airport was evacuated as Terminal 2 reopens
Dublin Airport
In a statement released on Saturday afternoon a gardai spokesperson revealed what triggered the security alert
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Irish phone users warned their every move could be tracked in shocking new privacy alert
Mobile phones
The Data Protection Commission is 'extremely concerned' and is 'working to identify the data broker'
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Merrion Square shutdown recap after package containing 'anthrax' allegedly sent to Iona Institute CEO
Defence Forces
Gardai cordoned off Merrion Square in Dublin City Centre
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Inside Garda SWAT team's new €500,000 armoured vehicle for war on gangsters and terrorists
An Garda Siochana
The massive vehicle is bullet and bomb proof and even has firing slits so officers can engage targets from the safety of inside.
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'A beautiful soul' - Tributes paid to former Irish soldier who was 'proud to serve her country'
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The mum-of-three has been remembered as "a kind, beautiful, and caring soul who always had time for everyone"
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