Calls for Irish troops to stay on in Syria Fianna Fáil TD and party defence spokesman Seán Ó Fearghaíl has suggested the current Irish contingent of soldiers in the Golan Heights should have their time there extended if the current difficulties being experienced there continue. News • 31 Aug 14
Calls for Irish troops to stay on in Syria Fianna Fáil TD and party defence spokesman Seán Ó Fearghaíl has suggested the current Irish contingent of soldiers in the Golan Heights should have their time there extended if the current difficulties being experienced there continue. News • 31 Aug 14
Irish soldiers in Golan Heights safe Irish troops in the Golan heights have been involved in a tense operation last night and today as UN troops came under attack from Syrian rebels. News • 30 Aug 14
Irish soldiers in Golan Heights safe Irish troops in the Golan heights have been involved in a tense operation last night and today as UN troops came under attack from Syrian rebels. News • 30 Aug 14
Irish troops in Golan Heights on 'high alert' Syrian rebels, including Al-Qaeda affiliate Al-Nusra Front, have seized control of the Syrian crossing with the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, a monitoring group has said. News • 27 Aug 14
Irish troops in Golan Heights on 'high alert' Syrian rebels, including Al-Qaeda affiliate Al-Nusra Front, have seized control of the Syrian crossing with the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, a monitoring group has said. News • 27 Aug 14
Syria urges UN to condemn Israeli air raids Syria has urged the United Nations to condemn Israel's "flagrant violation" of its territory over air raids it said killed four of its soldiers in the Israeli-held Golan Heights. News • 23 Jun 14
Syria urges UN to condemn Israeli air raids Syria has urged the United Nations to condemn Israel's "flagrant violation" of its territory over air raids it said killed four of its soldiers in the Israeli-held Golan Heights. News • 23 Jun 14
Irish troops return from Golan Heights The first contingent of Irish troops deployed to Syria has returned home after a six-month tour of duty. News • 31 Mar 14
Irish troops return from Golan Heights The first contingent of Irish troops deployed to Syria has returned home after a six-month tour of duty. News • 31 Mar 14
Israel bombs Syrian posts over Golan attack Israel has attacked several Syrian military sites in retaliation for a roadside bombing that wounded four of its troops on the occupied Golan Heights yesterday. News • 19 Mar 14
Israel bombs Syrian posts over Golan attack Israel has attacked several Syrian military sites in retaliation for a roadside bombing that wounded four of its troops on the occupied Golan Heights yesterday. News • 19 Mar 14
Irish troops come under fire in Golan Heights Irish troops involved in the UN peace keeping mission on the Golan Heights came under fire this morning, the Defence Forces have confirmed. News • 28 Nov 13
Irish troops come under fire in Golan Heights Irish troops involved in the UN peace keeping mission on the Golan Heights came under fire this morning, the Defence Forces have confirmed. News • 28 Nov 13
Irish troops caught in Syrian cross fire An armed convoy involving 39 Irish soldiers serving in the UN mission in Syria was caught in a cross fire between Syrian army personnel and anti-government forces this morning. News • 06 Nov 13
Irish troops caught in Syrian cross fire An armed convoy involving 39 Irish soldiers serving in the UN mission in Syria was caught in a cross fire between Syrian army personnel and anti-government forces this morning. News • 06 Nov 13
Irish troop deployment to Golan Heights delayed The deployment of Irish troops to the Golan Heights has been delayed. News • 04 Sep 13
Irish troop deployment to Golan Heights delayed The deployment of Irish troops to the Golan Heights has been delayed. News • 04 Sep 13
Alan Shatter reviews troops bound for Syria Minister for Defence Alan Shatter has reviewed the Irish troops who are due to travel to Syria at Cathal Brugha barracks in Dublin. News • 03 Sep 13
Alan Shatter reviews troops bound for Syria Minister for Defence Alan Shatter has reviewed the Irish troops who are due to travel to Syria at Cathal Brugha barracks in Dublin. News • 03 Sep 13
EU to provide €400m in aid to Syria The European Union is to provide a further €400m of aid in an attempt to ease the humanitarian crisis in Syria and neighbouring countries. News • 06 Jun 13
EU to provide €400m in aid to Syria The European Union is to provide a further €400m of aid in an attempt to ease the humanitarian crisis in Syria and neighbouring countries. News • 06 Jun 13
42 killed in Damascus mosque bombing An explosion at a mosque in the Syrian capital has killed at least 42 people, including a senior pro-government Muslim cleric, and wounded 84. News • 21 Mar 13
42 killed in Damascus mosque bombing An explosion at a mosque in the Syrian capital has killed at least 42 people, including a senior pro-government Muslim cleric, and wounded 84. News • 21 Mar 13
Rebels say no talks held to free UN peacekeepers Rebels holding 21 United Nations peacekeepers near the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights in southern Syria have said no talks were under way to free the men. News • 08 Mar 13
Rebels say no talks held to free UN peacekeepers Rebels holding 21 United Nations peacekeepers near the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights in southern Syria have said no talks were under way to free the men. News • 08 Mar 13
