Organisation: Second Battalion

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The Cork Spy Files ... Read the first five cases

A UCC research project in partnership with the Irish Examiner which launched today aims to shine new light on the killings of 78 suspected British civilian spies at the hands of the IRA during the War of Independence. 

Mon, 29 Aug, 2016

Co Down soldier killed in Afghanistan

A soldier from 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment who was killed in an explosion in southern Afghanistan has been named by the UK's Ministry of Defence as Lance Corporal Stephen McKee.

Fri, 11 Mar, 2011

Irish soldier hurt in Afghanistan 'recovering well'

An Irish soldier injured in a bomb blast in Afghanistan is recovering well, his father said today.

Wed, 23 Jul, 2008

Irish soldiers still haunted by Longest Day

IRISH soldiers who fought in D-Day are still haunted by memories of their friends and colleagues who died during Europe’s biggest ever conflict.

Tue, 25 May, 2004