President salutes Lebanon troops

President Michael D Higgins today sent Christmas greetings to troops in Lebanon during a live video link from the Áras.

Mon, 12 Dec, 2011 - 18:24

President Michael D Higgins today sent Christmas greetings to troops in Lebanon during a live video link from the Áras.

The President spoke to soldiers based at Camp Shamrock during a reception for almost 220 family members of the Defence Forces personnel of the 105th Infantry Battalion UNIFIL.

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Courts Heathrow Place: Lebanon Place: Áras Place: Camp Shamrock Place: Colombia Place: Galway Person: President Michael D Higgins Person: president Event: Christmas Event: New Year Organisation: Defence Forces Organisation: 105th Infantry Battalion UNIFIL Organisation: Bon Secours Hospital

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