News - soldiers

Athlone based unit to be deployed to Syria in coming weeks

The lead unit is the 6th infantry battalion from Custume Barracks in Athlone.

Sep 18, 2023 09:20

Latest platoon of new soldiers to graduate at Custume Barracks this afternoon

The new graduates are from a variety of countries.

Jul 15, 2022 07:56

Just over €3,000 spent on Roscommon Defence Forces base this year

The Roscommon training area is used by soldiers every year, especially for shooting practice.

Oct 29, 2021 11:14

British soldiers who worked in North during Troubles to be exempt from prosecution

The bill would also cover members of loyalist and republican paramilitary groups

May 6, 2021 07:31

Archaeological works have found uncovered various items from 1690 in Athlone Garda barracks

Key finds at a recent excavation of the site of the Garda barracks in Athlone have shown the soldiers enjoyed smoking, gambling and cockfighting. Archaeological

Jul 4, 2020 11:23

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