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Peacekeeping
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March 2024
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The Explainer: What challenges are Irish troops facing in an unstable Middle East?
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peace out
Ireland's troops are leaving the Golan - we may see a move to smaller 'more impactful' missions
News Correspondent Niall O’Connor spoke to Major General Adrian Ó Murchú in Syria about the future of peacekeeping.
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No immediate plans for Taoiseach to visit Lebanon following deadly attack on Irish peacekeepers
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Expense of citizenship 'stopping some Defence Force members from serving on UN missions'
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Oct 7th 2021, 3:36 PM
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First female Defence Forces officer achieves rank of Major General
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Ireland takes its seat on the UN Security Council
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Over 100 peacekeeping troops arrive home from Lebanon after Covid-19 delay
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Cabinet to hear proposal to send Army Ranger Wing to Mali
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After facing a delay, Irish troops will return home from Golan Heights and Syria this evening
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Defence Forces personnel recognised for their role in south Lebanon at special ceremony
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Jun 11th 2015, 8:19 AM
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May 4th 2015, 12:16 PM
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Jan 28th 2015, 9:05 PM
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Dec 30th 2014, 7:00 AM
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Dec 6th 2014, 2:18 PM
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Sep 1st 2014, 9:55 AM
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Aug 30th 2014, 8:00 AM
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Aug 29th 2014, 7:25 AM
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