Ceremony to commemorate Irish soldiers at siege of Jadotville

A ceremony to commemorate Irish UN soldiers who fought in the siege of Jadotville will take place in Athlone today.

Ceremony to commemorate Irish soldiers at siege of Jadotville
Sat, 17 Sep, 2016 - 09:51

A ceremony to commemorate Irish UN soldiers who fought in the siege of Jadotville will take place in Athlone today.

The event - at Custume Barracks - will formally recognise their bravery, 55 years after they were attacked in the Congo while on UN duty.

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