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Tánaiste to address Lebanon-bound soldiers in Athlone

The UNIFIL mission is due to end next year ending an Irish presence in Lebanon which goes back 5 decades.

Oct 31, 2025 07:29

Local TD calls for army to help ESB restoration efforts

Sinn Féin's Martin Kenny has labelled the Government's response to the ongoing crisis as 'disastrous'.

Feb 8, 2025 13:20

Leitrim Councillor calls for army to be deployed to help clear fallen forestry

Councillor Maeve Reynolds believes that the ESB are having to spend too much time clearing trees and should be helped by the Defence Forces.

Jan 29, 2025 17:32

Changes in Defence Force deployments long overdue according to local former officer

The 'Triple Lock' requires deployments to have government, Dáil and UN approval before they can be progressed.

Nov 23, 2023 13:32

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

Calls for Army to provide extra security at Leinster House

It follows the aggressive targeting of politicians as they arrived and left the Dail last week.

Sep 29, 2023 07:45

Military charity calls for more support for local Defence Force veterans

Just one out of the region's four military barracks is currently active, with facilities in Longford, Mullingar and Cavan decommissioned.

Jun 14, 2023 13:27

Government under pressure to open tribunal into Defence Forces abuse allegations

The allegations include the bullying and sexual abuse of females in the force.

Jun 12, 2023 09:46

Irish Defence Forces helping evacuation from Sudan

Fierce fighting began in the country over a week ago between the Army and a rival paramilitary group

Apr 24, 2023 08:58

Sixth Infantry Battalion celebrates centenary in Athlone

The Sixth Infantry Battalion based in Custume Barracks in Athlone is today celebrating its centenary.

Jan 24, 2023 13:22

39th anniversary of deaths of local soldier and Garda at Derrada Woods

The Longford army private and the Monaghan recruit Garda were killed in the line of duty in 1983.

Dec 16, 2022 13:47

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

Local Barracks not to be used for refugee housing says Government

Custume Barracks is not one of the locations under consideration for a temporary refugee centre.

Jul 19, 2022 13:59

Local Defence Forces fundraiser shows community spirit among soldiers

Gunners from the unit braved the weather to put on the display in towns across the region.

May 6, 2022 13:27

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