Kilkenny soldier remembers bloody 'Battle of the Tunnel' in Congo 57 years ago

Today’s date, December 16, will forever live in the memories of former soldiers who were involved in one of the most famous battles in war-torn Congo in 1961.

Kilkenny soldier remembers bloody 'Battle of the Tunnel' in Congo 57 years ago

For decades Irish soldiers have sacrificed Christmas time with their families in order to keep peace in far-off parts of the world at conflict.

Today’s date, December 16, will forever live in the memories of former soldiers who were involved in one of the most famous battles in war-torn Congo in 1961.

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