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Delay in trial over peacekeeper’s death in Lebanon ‘not acceptable’ – Harris

Delay in trial over peacekeeper’s death in Lebanon ‘not acceptable’ – Harris

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

The Tánaiste is to visit Irish peacekeeping troops in the country.

Irish peacekeeping troops escape injury after Lebanon camp struck by rocket

Irish peacekeeping troops escape injury after Lebanon camp struck by rocket

Thu, 31 Oct, 2024

A camp in southern Lebanon where Irish peacekeeping troops are based has been struck by a rocket, the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces has confirmed

Father retiring after 42 years in Defence Forces to serve final tour with son

Father retiring after 42 years in Defence Forces to serve final tour with son

Mon, 20 May, 2024

Company Sergeant Martin Clabby has served on 13 overseas missions, including nine tours in Lebanon.

Peacekeeping troops in Lebanon witness gunfire exchanges ‘on a daily basis’

Peacekeeping troops in Lebanon witness gunfire exchanges ‘on a daily basis’

Sun, 19 May, 2024

A commanding officer said there was concern that peacekeeping forces could get caught up in the crossfire of exchanges between Hezbollah and Israel.

Defence Forces confirm no Irish soldiers injured in air strike in Lebanon

Defence Forces confirm no Irish soldiers injured in air strike in Lebanon

Sat, 30 Mar, 2024

The Defence Forces said no Irish personnel were injured when a shell exploded near the UN's Blue Line in Lebanon