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Halted prosecution of Soldier F over Bloody Sunday murders due to resume

The discontinued prosecution of a military veteran known as Soldier F for two murders on Bloody Sunday in Derry in 1972 is to resume. Northern Ireland’s Public Prosecution Service (PPS) announced that court proceedings are to recommence against the ...

22 Sept 2022 at 17:31

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WATCH: Irish troops deployed overseas visit orphanage in heartwarming video

Irish troops deployed in Lebanon continued the long-standing tradition of supporting a Lebanese orphanage with a recent visit. The men and women of the 123rd Infantry Battalion, who are on a six-month deployment to Lebanon as part of the United ...

31 Jan 2024 at 21:23

NATIONAL: 'We will fight on' - Bloody Sunday families told that plans to charge Soldier F with murder to be dropped

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"We will fight on," say Bloody Sunday families after being told that plans to charge Soldier F with murder are to be dropped

The families of Bloody Sunday victims today said they will 'fight on' to get justice for their loved ones. It follows the decision announced today by the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) that charges against a former soldier in connection with ...

02 Jul 2021 at 17:44

National News

Two British fighters in Ukraine sentenced to death after capture by Russian forces

Two British soldiers who were captured by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine have been sentenced to death by pro-Moscow rebels. Aiden Aslin, 28 and Shaun Pinner, 48, were found guilty of taking action towards violent seizure of power ...

09 Jun 2022 at 17:09

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Ex-soldier accused of murdering two appears in court for first time in Bloody Sunday prosecution

A former soldier accused of two murders on Bloody Sunday has appeared in court for the first time since he was charged, as his lawyers attempted to have the case thrown out. Ex-paratrooper Soldier F, who cannot be identified, is accused of ...

14 Jun 2024 at 15:07

Cathal Crotty to be formally discharged from Defence Forces at one minute to midnight

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Defence Forces confirm Cathal Crotty to be discharged at 23.59pm

THE DEFENCE Forces have officially confirmed that Private Cathal Crotty, based at Sarsfield Barracks in Limerick city, will be discharged at 23.59pm this Thursday. In a statement to Limerick Live, a spokesperson said: “The Defence Forces ...

11 Jul 2024 at 14:05

Local News

Solution agreed over Kildare soldier's Donadea memorial

Coillte has confirmed that a compromise has been agreed between it and the family of the late Kildare born US soldier, Staff Sergeant Liam Flynn over a memorial erected in Donadea forest. It said that the memorial plaque and tree will ...

03 Feb 2020 at 17:54

Local News

Kildare soldiers to take part in 32 Peaks of Ireland challenge

A team of seven soldiers, of which the majority reside in Co Kildare, are taking part in the 32 Peaks of Ireland challenge in aid of the Irish Heart Foundation. Over the course of 85 hours, the soldiers will be climbing 32 peaks ...

24 Feb 2025 at 12:59

National News

Ex-Irish soldier Lisa Smith jailed for 15 months for IS membership

Former Irish soldier Lisa Smith has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for being a member of the so-called Islamic State (IS) terror group. The 40-year-old ex-Defence Forces member was found guilty in May of IS membership ...

22 Jul 2022 at 14:18

National News

Government to buy 6,000 modern body armour units for Irish soldiers

More than 6,000 “modern” body armour units are being acquired for Irish soldiers, the Tanaiste has said. Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence Simon Harris said that a 16.5 million euro contract has been placed to invest ...

30 Mar 2025 at 00:01

National News

'I'm not satisfied at all' - Taoiseach slams Defence Forces' handling of Crotty case

Taoiseach Simon Harris has issued criticism of the Irish Defence Forces – questioning how many of its members are currently “hiding” with convictions for domestic, sexual or gender-based violence. Taoiseach Simon Harris ...

25 Jun 2024 at 11:27

National News

Court mix-up delays resumption of Bloody Sunday prosecution

The scheduled resumption of the prosecution of a military veteran for two murders on Bloody Sunday has been adjourned for 24 hours after a mix-up over what court it was due to be heard in. While prosecution and defence ...

27 Sept 2022 at 12:37

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