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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
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar warns UN of new nuclear arms race risks
Leo Varadkar criticised Russia for threatening to use nuclear armaments in its conflict with Ukraine if there is an escalation from the west.
Sep 23, 2023 09:33
New report reveals Irish among biggest cocaine users in the world
The global study found one in every forty people here reported using cocaine in the previous year.
Mar 20, 2023 08:22
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
Soldier killed in Lebanon named
23 year old Private Seán Rooney was killed in action last night.
Dec 15, 2022 11:45
Families describe hurt caused by handling of Athlone Jadotville memorial
Commandant Leo Quinlan, son of Pat Quinlan, Commanding Officer of A Company, branded the event as incompetent and offensive.
Dec 12, 2022 13:21
Seanad hears calls for release of Elphin resident from Iraqi prison
Robert's family are fighting to have him released immediately.
May 5, 2022 18:01
Criticism for Zappone over refusal to address Dail committee
The Tanaiste says he respects Katherine Zappone’s decision not to attend an Oireachtas Committee, describing her as a ‘private citizen.’
Sep 21, 2021 08:59
Katherine Zappone declines invite to attend Dail committee
The former Minister has been embroiled in controversy over a failed UN special envoy role
Sep 20, 2021 16:57
Foreign Affairs minister to appear before Oireactas committee today over Zapone job
Katherine Zappone eventually declined the role following criticism over the appointment process and her hosting of a controversial event at the Merrion Hotel.
Sep 7, 2021 07:31Shannonside Newsletter
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