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Car bomb intercepted by police near Irish border

Ireland’s minister for justice, Jim O’Callaghan, described the seizure as ‘very worrying’

The Independent UK · Jul 24

Priest hugs teenage boy who stabbed him seven times and offers forgiveness

Fr Paul Murphy said he can remember every gory detail of the attempted murder

The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2025

Army chaplain hugs teenage boy who pleaded guilty to his attempted murder

An Irish army chaplain who was stabbed by a teenager has hugged the boy who pleaded guilty to his attempted murder in court.

Evening Standard · Apr 10, 2025

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Defence Forces commander ‘proud and privileged’ to lead mission

It is Lieutenant General Sean Clancy’s last overseas trip in the role.

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025

Cheers and emotional reunions as Irish peacekeepers touch down on home soil

More than 200 members of the Irish Defence Forces returned home on Monday morning after six months serving with Unifil in southern Lebanon.

Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2024

Israel 'endangering' Irish peacekeeping troops on Lebanon border

Israel has endangered Irish peacekeepers along the border with Lebanon, Ireland’s deputy premier has said.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 8, 2024

Safety of Irish troops in Middle East ‘of paramount concern’ – deputy premier

Micheal Martin made his comments as he met soldiers preparing to deploy to Lebanon on UN peacekeeping duties.

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

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Irish Defence Forces ‘monitoring the situation’ in Middle East

The Irish Defence Forces have personnel serving in various UN operations across Lebanon, Syria and Israel.

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023

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