16 h. ago Defence Forces called in to help with search for missing Kerry farmer Michael Gaine

Searches and high profile checkpoints have been carried out at his home near the picturesque Molls Gap, in County Kerry but no trace has been found.

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46 h. ago More than 6,000 modern body armour units to be acquired for Irish soldiers

Simon Harris says €16.5m contract in place to invest in protection of Defence Forces personnel

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49 h. ago Government to buy 6,000 modern body armour units for Defence Forces soldiers

The new body armour will provide ‘state-of-the-art protection’ to troops during their missions, the Tánaiste said.

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55 h. ago Government to buy 6,000 body armour units for Irish soldiers

Government to buy 6,000 body armour units for Irish soldiers  Dublin Live

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56 h. ago Irish Defence Forces to get new €16.5m worth of body armour in major modernisation deal

The contract with Belgian company Seyntex NV which will supply 6,105 body “armour systems” and a possibility of 2,000 more units if required.

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3 d. ago Defence Forces class of 2025 commissioned into an increasingly turbulent world

Friday’s Curragh ceremony was the culmination of decades of service for many of the men and women involved

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4 d. ago Defences Forces chief says Irish in Lebanon 'doing extraordinary work' as he prepares for EU role

Lt Gen Seán Clancy will start in his new role as chair of the EU Military Committee in June.

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7 d. ago Watch: 100 Cadet Class conquers incredible 100km mountain challenge in Donegal

The 100 Cadet Class of the Irish Defence Forces has succeeded in a massive mountaineering charity challenge in Donegal. On… The post Watch: 100 Cadet Class conquers incredible 100km mountain challenge in Donegal appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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1 week ago Taoiseach refuses to confirm if he was passed housing claims report

Analysis produced by the Department of Finance confirmed that Government would not reach the purported 40,000 housing target.

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1 week ago ‘Loss of momentum’: Target of 41,000 homes built this year looks set to be missed by 6,000

The government issued revised housing completion targets of 41,000 this year, but the Central Bank estimates housing completions will be 35,000.

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2 w. ago Jack Chambers was told before general election that housing targets would likely be missed

The government had set a goal to complete 40,000 homes last year, but fell short of that target by nearly 10,000.

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3 w. ago Senior Irish general won’t take part in Ukraine security force talks, but will attend wider Paris forum

Chief of Staff travels to Paris where 30 nations are gathering for discussions on security

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3 w. ago Government funding row stalls delivery of up to 5,000 social and affordable homes

Approved Housing Bodies say they have been waiting over six months to start work on projects because department refuses to sign off on funding

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3 w. ago As Defence Forces chief takes EU's top military job, his support team heads to Brussels

Approximately 10 military officers and non-commissioned personnel will travel with Lt General Seán Clancy to Brussels for at least three years.

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3 w. ago Local stalwarts rise to the top at 16th Irish Long Distance Swimming Awards

A Salthill swimmer whose dedication to the sea has seen him become almost part of the furniture at Blackrock Diving Tower was inducted into the Irish Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame at the Irish Long Distance Swimming Association’s annual awards night recently. Paddy McNamara is a former member of the Irish Defence Forces – and […] The post Local stalwarts rise to the top at 16th Irish Long Distance Swimming Awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Over €59,000 funding for Donegal agricultural shows announced

Government funding of over €59,000 for agricultural shows in Donegal has been announced. The announcement was made by Minister for… The post Over €59,000 funding for Donegal agricultural shows announced appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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3 w. ago Family of Irish peacekeeper killed in Lebanon shelling presented with bravery award

Private William Kedian was killed during fighting between Lebanese and Israeli-backed factions on 31 May 1999.

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3 w. ago Family of Irish peacekeeper killed in Lebanon shelling to receive bravery award today

Private William Kedian was killed during fighting between Lebanese and Israeli-backed factions on 31 May 1999.

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3 w. ago Teenager who tried to murder priest in Renmore to be assessed for autism

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A 17-year-old who pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of Defence Forces chaplain Fr Paul Murphy in Renmore is to be assessed for autism ahead of his sentencing next month. The youth, who cannot be identified due to his age, pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court […] The post Teenager who tried to murder priest in Renmore to be assessed for autism appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Defence Forces member is victim of alleged serious assault at army barracks outside Dublin as major probe launched

Defence Forces member is victim of alleged serious assault at army barracks outside Dublin as major probe launched  The Irish Sun

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