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Ex-Carer of the Year spruces up 27-year-old army uniform to wed fellow carer

An 83-year-old army veteran celebrated his wedding day in his old uniform to make his new bride’s wishes come true.

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Irish troops prepare for Syria deployment

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Kenny in economic sovereignty vow

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Defence Force numbers at an all-time low

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Prince Albert opens state visit

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Prince Albert of Monaco arrives in Ireland

Lebanon mission for Irish troops

Hundreds of Irish soldiers are to be deployed to a peace-keeping mission in Lebanon in the new year, it was announced today.

Tue, 14 Dec, 2010

Huge traffic plan kicks in as 180,000 travel for ploughing meet

THE Army will today erect a bailey bridge across the Grand Canal in Athy, Co Kildare, to facilitate pedestrian access to the site of the three-day National Ploughing Championships, which begin tomorrow.

Mon, 21 Sep, 2009

400 defence personnel overseas for Christmas

MORE than 400 servicemen and women will be representing Ireland on overseas missions this Christmas, the Defence Forces said yesterday.

Sat, 22 Dec, 2007

Leaders join tribute to Irish war dead

President Mary McAleese and Taoiseach Bertie Ahern will today be among the guests at the National Day of Commemoration for all Irish who died in foreign wars.

Sun, 08 Jul, 2007

War of Independence veteran dies aged 105

A 105-year-old War of Independence veteran who served alongside Michael Collins, died today.

Mon, 18 Sep, 2006

Army experts to help rebuilding efforts in Asia

An expert Irish defence forces team is to be deployed to the region devastated by the Asian tsunami next week, it was confirmed today.

Fri, 14 Jan, 2005

Army chief hits back at bullying allegations

THE head of the Defence Forces gave soldier representatives a dressing down yesterday for raising serious allegations for the “first time” in the media.

Fri, 08 Oct, 2004

Extra marks for Irish shot down

POTENTIAL recruits to the Defence Forces should not be awarded extra marks if they conduct interviews in Irish, says a report.

Sat, 25 Sep, 2004