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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 13:0520,000 people pledge homes for Ukrainian refugees
Of those, 4,000 have registered fully vacant homes.
Mar 21, 2022 09:03LISTEN: Hundreds turn out for special event to mark Custume Barracks centenary
The event was well attended in Athlone town centre this morning.
Feb 28, 2022 13:02Tributes paid to veterans of Longford's Connolly Barracks
The barracks marked a century of ownership by the Irish State this week.
Feb 18, 2022 13:02Custume Barracks obvious choice for new Army Headquarters - Defence Analyst
It comes following the publishing of a new report today.
Feb 9, 2022 17:02Ireland needs to treble military spending according to new report
The review proposes Ireland increase it's military spending to 3 billion euro annually.
Feb 9, 2022 08:02Longford County Council spend close to €55,000 on Connolly Barracks upkeep
The site is now often used as a community space.
Dec 28, 2021 08:12Just 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 11:10Local TD says Defence Forces needs to apologise to women affected by sexual abuse
Four former female members claimed they suffered various sexual abuses in a radio documentary aired over the weekend.
Sep 13, 2021 13:09Irish Army Rangers arrive in Afghanistan
There are still a number of stages left in the evacuation of Irish passport and visa holders from the country.
Aug 25, 2021 08:08Shannonside Newsletter
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