News - Jadotville
Talk on Siege of Jadotville to take place this evening
Leo Quinlan, son of Commandant Pat Quinlan who led the Battalion, is hosting the talk this evening in the Greville Arms Hotel in Mullingar at 7pm.
Mar 6, 2023 13:23
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
Organisation of Jadotville plaque unveiling described as 'offensive' by son of commanding officer
The unveiling took place at 3pm inCustume Barracks today
Dec 9, 2022 17:40
Monument to remember local Jadotville soldiers to be erected in Athlone
It's hoped the memorial will be unveiled next month.
Aug 3, 2022 14:00
Review group recommends only one medal for Jadotville soldiers
Veterans and their families are expressing deep disappointment at today's report
Jul 15, 2021 17:29
Defence Forces reportedly against the awarding of special medals to Jadotville Survivors
It's being reported that the Defence Forces recommended against retrospectively awarding special medals to recognise the bravery of the soldiers involved in the Siege
Jan 25, 2021 13:15
Jadotville veteran gives cautious welcome to news of independent panel to examine bravery medal issue
An independent panel of experts is to examine the possibility of awarding social gallantry medals to the remaining survivors of the siege of Jadotville. The
Nov 12, 2020 13:36
Longford Jadotville veteran deeply unhappy at bravery medal snub by government
A Longford resident, who was part of the Siege of Jadotville almost sixty years ago, has expressed his disappointment that medals honouring the soldiers will
Aug 13, 2020 13:40Shannonside Newsletter
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