In pictures: Defence Forces hold training in Co Wicklow ahead of Unifil deployment

The 127th Infantry Battalion undergo their last stage of training in preparation for deployment to the United Nations Interim ...
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US could save Irish Peacekeepers' long-running UNIFIL mission in Lebanon

"It is not over yet and there is plenty of time to save it," a source said. Since 1978, thousands of Irish troops have served ...
RTÉ Ireland

Battalion trains ahead of one of final UNIFIL deployments

Final training has been taking place for the 127th Infantry Battalion ahead of its United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) deployment next month.
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Mayor of Lebanese town protected by Irish peacekeepers desperate for them to stay

The southern people consider the Irish soldiers are part of the community. They are used to living with the Irish since 1978" ...
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Watch: Defence Forces officer prepares for dangerous mission - but faces potential major setback

Lieutenant-Colonel Mark Lennon is due to begin a six month United Nations mission to Lebanon next month - but planned cuts to ...
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Last ditch hopes US could reverse axing of Irish Peacekeepers' long-running UNIFIL mission

The mission to Lebanon – known in the Defence Forces simply as The Leb – has been an integral part of Irish fabric for almost ...