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Star Wars actor recruited to help raise funds for drones in Ukrainian war effort

Mark Hamill has been recruited by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky to help fundraise for his country’s military efforts in the ongoing conflict with Russia. The Star Wars actor said he was “honoured” to take on the role of ambassador for the ...

02 Oct 2022 at 10:54

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Kildare senator welcomes €2.4 million Defence Forces funding

Senator Fiona O'Loughlin has welcomed the announcement of €2.4 million in funding to develop disruptive solutions to the challenges facing the Irish Defence Forces. Senator O'Loughlin said: "Our defence forces have been under-resourced, ignored ...

17 Feb 2022 at 16:15

Northern Ireland

Second Battalion Irish Guards reactivated after 75 years

An Army battalion that played a key role in both world wars has been reactivated in a bid to “counter threats to worldwide peace”. The Second Battalion Irish Guards, which was disbanded 75 years ago, will see new soldiers hone their ...

02 Sept 2022 at 16:18

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LATEST: Trooper Shane Kearney no longer in critical condition

The Leinster Leader has just learned that Trooper Shane Kearney, who was injured in Lebanon last month, is no longer in critical condition. The Department of Defence, which is headquartered in Newbridge, said that Pte Kearney is ...

10 Jan 2023 at 12:30

National News

Ex-member of Irish boyband creates CBD business after injury in Afghanistan

An army veteran, who was once in an Irish boyband and toured with Westlife and other stars in Ireland, has founded his own CBD company to help treat strains and aches after becoming injured in Afghanistan. Farard Darver, 44, ...

02 Dec 2022 at 11:17

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Almost 60% of military accommodation is not occupied

A call has been made for the government to address the issue of unoccupied military accommodation amidst the ongoing housing crisis. In response to a recent article highlighting the plight of a homeless single mother, ...

15 May 2023 at 14:50

Northern Ireland

Memory of fallen National Army soldiers ‘rehabilitated’ as monument unveiled

The rededication of a memorial to the National Army soldiers killed in the Civil War enables their memory to be rehabilitated, a ceremony in Dublin has heard. Defence Forces Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Sean ...

30 Jul 2023 at 13:31

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Kildare TD who served in the Defence Forces speaks ahead of Dáil appearance with US Congress members

An Independent TD who previously served in the Army Ranger Wing of the Defence Forces has spoken to the Leinster Leader ahead of his Dáil appearance tomorrow. Dr Cathal Berry TD has said that he will be ...

24 Aug 2023 at 12:00

National News

Irish soldier charged with possessing cocaine valued at between £50,000 to £60,000

A soldier in the Irish Army has appeared at Derry Magistrate's Court today charged with possessing cocaine valued at between £50,000 to £60,000. Caolan Larkin (30) of Galgomna Road in Draperstown, Co. ...

21 Sept 2023 at 11:27

National News

PICTURES: Emotional scenes as over 130 Irish troops reunite with families on return from Syria

There were emotional scenes at Dublin Airport on Friday last as hundreds of excited family members waited for more than 130 Irish troops to return home from Syria, marking the end of the Defence ...

08 Apr 2024 at 12:02

National News

WARNING: Irish parents urged to cease use of toy gun due to risk of puncture wounds

Irish parents who bought a toy gun online are being urged to discontinue use immediately due to a major safety concern. According to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), a ...

24 Jan 2024 at 15:32

National News

WARNING: Irish parents urged to cease use of toy gun due to risk of puncture wounds

Irish parents who bought a toy gun online are being urged to discontinue use immediately due to a major safety concern. According to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), ...

24 Jan 2024 at 15:52

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