Lebanese fondly remember Irish troops who served in their country

COME back Irish soldiers — we miss you.

“People are still talking about the Irish. There has been a gap left behind because the local people and the Irish soldiers were living their lives together for so long. I have heard lots of words since 2001 from people who just want to see the Irish back. The soldiers in the area had shared in people’s loss and their joy,” said Hassan Fawaz.

Mr Fawaz worked as translator for the Irish battalion until 2001.