13 h. ago Where is Michael Gaine? Mood shifts in Kerry as soldiers roll in to help search for missing farmer

Kenmare mood ‘deepening into sadness’ as search stretches into third week

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3 d. ago Irish Defence Forces is sweeping through mountainous land in search for missing Kerry farmer

Mystery surrounds what happened to Michael Gaine, who lives on a farm near Kenmare, Co Kerry – he was reported missing on Friday 21 March.

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4 d. ago Army is called in to help in search for missing Kerry farmer Michael Gaine

Gardaí get military assistance as concerns grow that 56-year-old may have been victim of foul play

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4 d. 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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5 d. 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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8 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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8 d. ago Gardaí set up checkpoints in Kerry in search for missing farmer Michael Gaine

He was last seen in a shop in the town of Kenmare a week ago.

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8 d. ago Gardaí to set up checkpoints in Kerry in search for missing farmer Michael Gaine

He was last seen in a shop in the town of Kenmare a week ago.

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1 week ago Gardaí search slurry pit as fears grow over missing Kerry sheep farmer

Mike Gaine seen in Kenmare last Thursday morning, with extensive search since then yielding no clues

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1 week 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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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 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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