Irish troops prepare for UN mission in Liberia

THREE days of major exercises are taking place in Cork to prepare members of the 1st Southern Brigade for a tour of duty in Liberia.

Irish troops prepare for UN mission in Liberia

The exercises, which include simulated roadside bombs, anti-ambush drills and casualty evacuations, got underway yesterday at Lynch Camp, Kilworth and Fort Davis, near Whitegate.

Troops will be familiarised with boarding helicopters and tomorrow they will storm Fort Davis in a simulated airborne assault.

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