News - Lebanon
Retired Roscommon Brigadier General reassures the families of Irish Peacekeepers in Lebanon
Retired Brigadier General Ger Aherne has been speaking as Irish troops find themselves close the front lines in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
Oct 7, 2024 17:17
Irish citizens in Lebanon urged to leave the country
It comes as Hezbollah and Hamas called for revenge against Israel following deadly strikes in both Beirut and Tehran last week.
Aug 5, 2024 08:11
Irish troops begin final training ahead of Lebanon UN deployment
The situation on the ground in Lebanon remains tense as Hezbollah and Israel have exchanged fire over the last week.
Oct 19, 2023 08:03
Private Shane Kearney discharged from hospital to recover at home
Trooper Kearney was seriously injured in the attack that killed Private Seán Rooney.
Feb 3, 2023 15:55
Soldier injured in Lebanon attack no longer in a critical condition
The Defence Forces says medical staff are satisified with his continued and steady progress, and have thanked people for their support.
Jan 10, 2023 16:54
Seven people charged with attack on UN peacekeepers in South Lebanon
23 year old Private Sean Rooney was killed in the attack and three others injured.
Jan 5, 2023 16:52
Body of Pte Sean Rooney arrives back in Ireland
The young solider was shot dead during an incident in Lebanon on last Wednesday
Dec 19, 2022 09:34
Security review underway following death of Irish soldier in Lebanon
One Irish soldier was killed and three others wounded
Dec 16, 2022 09:20
Soldier killed in Lebanon named
23 year old Private Seán Rooney was killed in action last night.
Dec 15, 2022 11:45
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