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Minister’s trip to Lebanon cancelled following Defence Forces concern

Minister’s trip to Lebanon cancelled following Defence Forces concern

But the cancellation presented an opportunity the Defence Forces was able to exploit to pull off its first personnel rotation in a conflict zone.

Defence Forces conducts first strategic reach operation in Lebanon

Defence Forces conducts first strategic reach operation in Lebanon

The Defence Forces has conducted its first personnel rotation in a conflict zone using new strategic lift aircraft.

Taoiseach tells UN peacekeepers in Lebanon of nation’s pride

Taoiseach tells UN peacekeepers in Lebanon of nation’s pride

Micheál Martin also met Prime Minister of Lebanon Nawaf Salam and pressed him over justice for Private Sean Rooney who was killed in the country.

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

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

Irish peacekeeping troops escape injury after Lebanon camp struck by rocket

Irish peacekeeping troops escape injury after Lebanon camp struck by rocket

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

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

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

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