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<p>The LE Cliona was damaged when a depth charge prematurely exploded during a mortar exercise off the south coast in 1962.</p>

Investigation file into 1960s naval ship fire 'gone missing'

The file was discovered to be missing by one of the crew who was badly burned in the blaze

Sat, 09 Jul, 2022

Plaque for fire heroes of 1962 Navy vessel unveiled

If it wasn’t for the extreme bravery of some seamen, many lives could have been lost after a depth-charge exploded prematurely on a Naval Service vessel in 1962.

Sat, 01 Oct, 2016

Navy veterans honoured for saving over 80 lives on burning ship in 1962

Navy veterans have been honoured more than 50 years on for their bravery in firefighting and lifesaving on a crippled ship.

Fri, 02 Sep, 2016

LÉ Cliona crew to finally be honoured over 1962 naval fire

The brave actions of four crew members of a Naval Service ship, which nearly sunk after an incident off Cork Harbour in 1962, are to be finally recognised.

Fri, 19 Aug, 2016

Hero Navy veterans left severely burnt saving 80 lives in 1962 finally to be honoured

Two Navy veterans severely burnt saving 80 lives from a fire on a ship more than 50 years ago are finally to be honoured.

Mon, 18 Jul, 2016

Navy veterans to protest failure to award bravery medals

Navy veterans will be among a group planning to picket the office of Defence Minister Simon Coveney after he refused to award distinguished service Medals to two men who helped save a ship after it was rocked by a mine explosion.

Wed, 30 Sep, 2015

Retired navy heroes closer to bravery medals

Two retired Naval Service personnel may have made ground in a battle to receive medals awarded for their heroic action onboard a ship in 1962.

Thu, 15 Oct, 2015

Global support to honour Irish Navy veterans

Naval associations around the world are backing a campaign to ensure two Irish veterans are given bravery awards 53 years after they helped save a ship’s crew during an explosion.

Wed, 26 Aug, 2015

Dear Sir... Readers' Views (09/09/16)

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Fri, 09 Sep, 2016