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Veterans are ‘steel spine of this nation’, says Biden

President Joe Biden has said America’s veterans are “the steel spine of this nation” as he marked Veterans Day during a visit to Arlington National Cemetery.

<p> Incoming President of the ONE, Diarmuid Higgins, on Patrick Street, Cork, today. He hopes that during fuschia month next July as many people as possible will wear the fuschia to recognise the service and contribution of former members of the Irish Defence Forces. Photo: Dan Linehan</p>

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'Forgotten veterans': Charity head pledges to get State to do more

Danny Kinahan has pledged to ensure that veterans have a strong voice and can receive support. (Philip Toscano/PA)

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Ex-Ulster Unionist politician appointed Veterans’ Commissioner for Northern Ireland

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Nationwide search for those who served in World War II in bid to have them officially remembered

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Low pay blamed for Defence Forces exodus

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Veterans to march over Defence Forces pay

Benno’s drive to inspire the City pathway

There are veterans and then there are footballing veterans. At the ripe young age of 36, Alan Bennett chuckles when this ageing correspondent’s dodgy back elicits an involuntary groan as I attempt to sit down beside him.

Sat, 04 Nov, 2017

50% pension hike for War of Independence widows

The surviving spouses of War of Independence veterans received a 50% increase in their pensions from the State last year to commemorate the centenary of the Easter Rising.

Tue, 22 Aug, 2017

Irish soldiers of the Siege of Jadotville to be honoured by State

The Department of Defence has confirmed plans to honour Irish soldiers who fought in the Siege of Jadotville in 1961 and whose bravery was highlighted in a recent Netflix film starring Jamie Dornan.

Wed, 14 Jun, 2017