Father and son among troops in latest Lebanon deployment

A father and son are among the latest Irish troops being despatched to a United Nations peace-keeping mission in the Middle East.

Father and son among troops in latest Lebanon deployment
Thu, 07 Nov, 2013 - 20:08

A father and son are among the latest Irish troops being despatched to a United Nations peace-keeping mission in the Middle East.

Company sergeant Paul O’Mara, 47, and Private David O’Mara, 24, from Kells, Co Meath, will be manning the border between Lebanon and Israel during a six-month tour of duty starting later this month.

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CourtsHeathrowPlace: LebanonPlace: Middle EastPlace: NationsPlace: Kells, Co MeathPlace: IsraelPlace: IrelandPlace: southern LebanonPlace: Cathal Brugha BarracksPlace: RathminesPerson: Paul O’MaraPerson: David O’MaraPerson: PaulPerson: DavidPerson: Defence MinisterPerson: Alan ShatterEvent: ChristmasOrganisation: 42nd Infantry GroupOrganisation: United Nations Interim ForceOrganisation: UNOrganisation: EU
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