Watch: Life at a UN outpost on the Lebanon-Israel border What's life like for Irish soldiers based at a remote outpost on one of the most volatile frontiers in the Middle East? Middle East • 01 Mar 24
Watch: Life at a UN outpost on the Lebanon-Israel border What's life like for Irish soldiers based at a remote outpost on one of the most volatile frontiers in the Middle East? Middle East • 01 Mar 24
Irish peacekeepers observe Israel use white phosphorus Civic leaders in southern Lebanon have raised fears for the safety of civilians due to the use by Israel of the chemical weapon white phosphorus along the border between Israel and Lebanon. Middle East • 29 Feb 24
Irish peacekeepers observe Israel use white phosphorus Civic leaders in southern Lebanon have raised fears for the safety of civilians due to the use by Israel of the chemical weapon white phosphorus along the border between Israel and Lebanon. Middle East • 29 Feb 24
Watch: On patrol with Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon What is it like to drive one of the armoured personnel carriers used by Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon? Middle East • 29 Feb 24
Watch: On patrol with Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon What is it like to drive one of the armoured personnel carriers used by Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon? Middle East • 29 Feb 24
Irish troops preparing for rise in violence in Lebanon The battalion commander in charge of Irish and Polish peacekeepers in south Lebanon has said his troops are preparing for an escalation of violence between Hezbollah militants and Israel. World • 28 Feb 24
Irish troops preparing for rise in violence in Lebanon The battalion commander in charge of Irish and Polish peacekeepers in south Lebanon has said his troops are preparing for an escalation of violence between Hezbollah militants and Israel. World • 28 Feb 24
Irish troops in Lebanon take shelter amid rocket fire Irish peacekeepers in South Lebanon were sent to bunkers this morning after rocket fire close to Camp Shamrock. Ireland • 27 Feb 24
Irish troops in Lebanon take shelter amid rocket fire Irish peacekeepers in South Lebanon were sent to bunkers this morning after rocket fire close to Camp Shamrock. Ireland • 27 Feb 24
Watch: Camp Shamrock - home for Irish troops in Lebanon Two distant bangs greeted us shortly after our arrival at UN base UNP 2-45, better known as Camp Shamrock, writes Justin McCarthy from Lebanon. Ireland • 27 Feb 24
Watch: Camp Shamrock - home for Irish troops in Lebanon Two distant bangs greeted us shortly after our arrival at UN base UNP 2-45, better known as Camp Shamrock, writes Justin McCarthy from Lebanon. Ireland • 27 Feb 24
Irish UNIFIL soldier to be discharged from hospital Trooper Shane Kearney, who was injured following an attack on a UNIFIL convoy in Lebanon last December, is being discharged from hospital today. Ireland • 03 Feb 23
Irish UNIFIL soldier to be discharged from hospital Trooper Shane Kearney, who was injured following an attack on a UNIFIL convoy in Lebanon last December, is being discharged from hospital today. Ireland • 03 Feb 23
Martin to meet Irish UNIFIL troops in visit to Lebanon Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Micheál Martin travels to Lebanon today and will meet Irish troops serving with UNIFIL in the south of the country - his first time to do so since taking up the role in December. Ireland • 25 Jan 23
Martin to meet Irish UNIFIL troops in visit to Lebanon Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Micheál Martin travels to Lebanon today and will meet Irish troops serving with UNIFIL in the south of the country - his first time to do so since taking up the role in December. Ireland • 25 Jan 23
UN calls for guarantees as peacekeepers 'threatened' The UN's mission in Lebanon has called for the country's military to guarantee the security of its peacekeepers, alleging personnel were "threatened" by armed men yesterday. World • 13 Jun 22
UN calls for guarantees as peacekeepers 'threatened' The UN's mission in Lebanon has called for the country's military to guarantee the security of its peacekeepers, alleging personnel were "threatened" by armed men yesterday. World • 13 Jun 22
Irish troops killed by landmine 'deliberately targeted' Three Irish soldiers killed in a roadside bomb blast were "deliberately targeted" in a revenge attack over the abduction of a Lebanese explosives expert, newly declassified State papers have revealed. Ireland • 30 Dec 19
Irish troops killed by landmine 'deliberately targeted' Three Irish soldiers killed in a roadside bomb blast were "deliberately targeted" in a revenge attack over the abduction of a Lebanese explosives expert, newly declassified State papers have revealed. Ireland • 30 Dec 19
Defence Forces to reduce peacekeepers in Lebanon Ireland is to reduce its number of peacekeepers in Lebanon by around 100 later this year. World • 01 Apr 19
Defence Forces to reduce peacekeepers in Lebanon Ireland is to reduce its number of peacekeepers in Lebanon by around 100 later this year. World • 01 Apr 19
Varadkar to visit Irish UNIFIL troops in Lebanon Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is to make his first visit to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) to meet Irish troops deployed there over the Christmas period. Ireland • 21 Dec 17
Varadkar to visit Irish UNIFIL troops in Lebanon Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is to make his first visit to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) to meet Irish troops deployed there over the Christmas period. Ireland • 21 Dec 17
US wants UNIFIL to expand role in southern Lebanon The United States has said it wants UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon to take on an expanded mission and investigate alleged violations by Hezbollah militias in the area. News • 08 Aug 17
US wants UNIFIL to expand role in southern Lebanon The United States has said it wants UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon to take on an expanded mission and investigate alleged violations by Hezbollah militias in the area. News • 08 Aug 17
