3 d. ago Irish soldiers at the EU Battlegroup: 'We're part of the European Union's projection of military power'

The Journal visited Irish soldiers on exercise with 13 other countries as part of the EU Battlegroup.

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1 week ago Catholic Church expresses regret for seeking removal of Tricolour from coffin of Army veteran

Priest at Kilkenny church asked that Irish flag be removed from coffin of Defence Forces veteran John Phelan

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1 week ago Catholic Church ‘greatly regrets’ seeking removal of Tricolour from Army veteran’s coffin

Priest at Kilkenny church asked that Irish flag be removed from coffin of Defence Forces veteran John Phelan

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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.

Economics

3 w. 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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4 w. 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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