'I’m super proud of him': Defence Forces Company Sergeant to serve final tour with son

Sgt Nathan Clabby, who is at the start of a six-month tour, with his father, CS Martin Clabby, who is about to retire from the army after 42 years of service. Picture: Niall Carson/PA

Facing armed rebels in the dense forest in Liberia is one of Company Sergeant Martin Clabby’s enduring memories of army life weeks before he retires after his last tour of duty in Lebanon where he has been joined by his fellow peacekeeper son for the final days.

Company Sergeant Clabby, of the 6th Battalion in Athlone, Co Westmeath, served with the Defence Forces for 42 years and previously served with his son, Sergeant Nathan Clabby, twice in Lebanon.