Irish peacekeepers ‘Run for Life’ on Lebanon duty

A local cancer charity fundraiser took on an international feel when Irish Defence Force troops raised awareness of the cause while on peacekeeping duties in the Lebanon.

More than 2,000 took part in the Solas Cancer Support Centre Run and Walk for Life in Waterford City recently.

But, inspired by events at home in the South-East, Defence Force members who are part of the deployed 53rd Infantry Group to South Lebanon, decided to stage their own Run for Life overseas.