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Israel bombs Beirut and sites across South Lebanon after alleged Hezbollah rocket attack
Israeli strikes have occured in Beirut this morning and across the south of the country after a rocket attack hit israeli territory near Metula and Kiryat Shimona.
Niall O'Connor
Updated
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27th March 2025
brussels bound
Defences Forces chief says Irish in Lebanon 'doing extraordinary work' as he prepares for EU role
Lt Gen Seán Clancy will start in his new role as chair of the EU Military Committee in June.
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Lebanon
23 hrs ago
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Camp Shamrock
Irish troops have been assisting in recovery of bodies from devastated Lebanese villages
Irish soldiers arriving in the region were immediately struck by the scale of devastation.
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Reporting from Lebanon
27 Mar
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This week
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irish peacekeepers
An Israeli drone circled over the Irish base camp in Lebanon monitoring Simon Harris' visit
The Tánaiste Simon Harris was visiting Irish soldiers based in war ravaged south Lebanon today.
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Reporting from Lebanon
Updated
26 Mar
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Beirut visit
Tánaiste to raise 'frustrations' with lack of progress in Sean Rooney case on Lebanon visit
Simon Harris, who is Minister for Defence, Trade and Foreign Affairs, will also visit, in the coming days, Irish peacekeepers based in the country.
Niall O'Connor
25 Mar
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michael gaine
Gardaí 'keeping an open mind' over farmer's disappearance as CCTV footage issued
24 Mar
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The Morning Lead
Defence now Europe's 'number one focus' says Irish officer taking up military role in Brussels
A team from Ireland takes over at the head of the European Union Military Committee in June.
Niall O'Connor
23 Mar
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suspect ship
A Russian linked ship was spotted by Irish military dropping its anchor near an undersea cable
The incident happened in waters off the North East coast earlier this year – the ship has reappeared off the Irish coast earlier today.
Niall O'Connor
20 Mar
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Garda
Use of force by public order gardaí influenced by concerns around edited social media videos
20 Mar
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European security
EU release plans for defence spend increase including loans but unknown if Ireland will benefit
19 Mar
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National Security
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18 Mar
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guns and drugs
Two men arrested in Dublin as gardaí find firearm and ammunition in search operation
17 Mar
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airside rage
Gardaí arrest man who allegedly smashed up Dublin Airport departure gate after missed flight
17 Mar
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Limerick
Limerick garda Armed Support Unit stop car on motorway and find two guns in late night operation
17 Mar
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south lebanon
Israel claims it killed two alleged Hezbollah members in a strike in south Lebanon this morning
17 Mar
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quick action
Training day: Why Irish soldiers spent 72 hours sleeping out in the Wicklow Mountains this week
The Journal spent the day yesterday with the Artillery Corps as they trained four trainee gun teams in “quick action” tactics on how to avoid that incoming fire.
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14 Mar
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Cork
Gardaí arrest leading member of Real IRA gang and discover group gathering near woodland dugout
12 Mar
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Internet down
State runs major 'Zero Day' exercise to test how Ireland would deal with total loss of internet
The scenario, losely mirroring the plot of the recent Netflix drama Zero Day, was a concerted cyber attack with the loss of multiple undersea cables.
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12 Mar
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High Court
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11 Mar
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Wicklow
Firefighters rescue a number of people from large fire at apartment block in Bray
Gardaí have confirmed that the blaze has happened at a “domestic residence” on the Lower Dargle Road, Bray Town, Co. Wicklow.
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10 Mar
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EU Military cabinet
As Defence Forces chief takes EU's top military job, his support team heads to Brussels
9 Mar
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hot pursuit
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