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Irish Naval Service ship bound for Mediterranean on mission to prevent weapons trafficking

Irish Naval Service ship bound for Mediterranean on mission to prevent weapons trafficking

The LÉ William Butler Yeats will head for the Libyan coast on Thursday on the Naval Service's first overseas mission since 2018

Tue, 13 Jun, 2023

LÉ William Butler Yeats rescues 149 people off Libya

LÉ William Butler Yeats rescues 149 people off Libya

The migrants were found drifting in a rubber craft about 47 nautical miles North East of Tripoli this morning.

Thu, 10 Aug, 2017

Navy ‘totally prepared’ for tough role in Operation Sophia

Navy ‘totally prepared’ for tough role in Operation Sophia

The crew of LÉ William Butler Yeats is fully trained and equipped to deal with a new role in Operation Sophia, according to the ship’s commander.

Sat, 15 Jul, 2017