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Irish Naval Service chiefs look abroad to help fill empty posts amid staffing crisis

The service is supposed to have just over 1,000 personnel – but the staffing levels have now dropped below 800

Irish Mirror

Irish soldier Shane Kearney injured in Lebanon shooting no longer critical and 'responding well to treatment'

Shane Kearney was injured in the same shooting incident that resulted in the death of Private Sean Rooney

Irish Mirror

Dozens of beds lying empty and unused at military hospitals as country battles raging trolley crisis

One of these was St Bricin’s in Dublin city centre, which is just a stone’s throw from the Mater hospital in Dublin 7.

Irish Mirror

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Bertie Ahern called for end of rubber bullets in Ireland ‘to pressure British’

The revelation emerged in communiques between the then taoiseach and the Department of Defence in 1997.

The Independent UK

167 Defence Forces members have gone AWOL so far this year, the highest in a decade

Each of the cases are being investigated by the military police and the alleged culprits face a court martial

Irish Mirror

President extends Christmas welcome to Ukrainians in Ireland in heartfelt Christmas message

Michael D Higgins delivered his message as "the spectre of war once again hangs over our continent"

Irish Mirror

Trooper Shane Kearney injured in Lebanon gun attack back on Irish soil for treatment

He has now been transferred by ambulance to Beaumont Hospital

Irish Mirror

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Hero soldier Shane Kearney landing in Dublin from Lebanon for care in Beaumont Hospital

The 22-year-old Cork soldier suffered a fractured skull in the attack that killed Private Sean Rooney

Dublin Live

Retired Irish soldier dons uniform to salute Sean Rooney's coffin in touching tribute

As the hearse passes, the veteran lifts his hand and stands to attention with a salute

Irish Mirror

Three investigations underway as heroic soldier Sean Rooney to be laid to rest with full military honours

Two suspects were quickly identified following the shooting as Garda investigators join the probe in southern Lebanon

Dublin Live

Irish peacekeeper to be buried with full military honours

His body was returned to his grieving family after being repatriated from Lebanon on Monday morning.

The Independent UK

Hero soldier Sean Rooney to be laid to rest on Thursday with full military honours after tragic death in Lebanon

Private Sean Rooney died after being shot in the Lebanon last week

Irish Mirror

Body of Irish peacekeeper killed by gunfire in Lebanon repatriated to Ireland

The remains of Private Sean Rooney were flown back to Baldonnel aerodrome in Dublin

The Independent UK

Irish soldier killed in Lebanon makes final journey as body flown home to be reunited with family

Pte Sean Rooney's body arrived at Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, on the outskirts of Dublin on Monday morning ahead of being reunited with his family.

Irish Mirror

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The Independent UK

Body of Irish peacekeeper killed in Lebanon repatriated to Ireland

The remains of Private Sean Rooney were flown back to Baldonnel aerodrome in Dublin.

Dublin Live

Body of brave Irish soldier killed in ambush to arrive in Dublin today

Sean Rooney, 23, was shot dead while on United Nations peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon last week

Dublin Live

Sean Rooney: Body of Irish soldier killed in Lebanon ambush to be repatriated to Ireland

Private Rooney of the Irish Defence Forces was killed during a peacekeeping mission in Lebanon this week

The Independent UK

Body of Irish UN peacekeeping soldier Sean Rooney to arrive home on Monday

Defence Forces member Private Sean Rooney was killed on active service in Lebanon earlier this week.

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Irish Mirror

Body of young soldier killed in ambush to be repatriated to Ireland and reunited with family

A member of the Irish Defence Forces, Private Rooney, was killed on active service when his convoy came under attack in Lebanon this week.

Irish Mirror

Childhood friend of Irish soldier killed in Lebanon ambush 'felt heart break' at news

Sean Rooney was murdered on Wednesday after his vehicle was ambushed by a violent mob in Lebanon.

Irish Mirror

Fiance of slain Irish soldier tells of heartbreaking last interaction as mission to track down killer begins

Grieving Holly McConnellogue says brave Sean, who was gunned down in the Lebanon while on a UN peacekeeping mission, was doing a second stint in the war-torn Middle Eastern country so that he could save for their wedding day.

Irish Mirror

Irish soldier Private Sean Rooney is 48th Defence Forces member to die serving with UN in Lebanon

As well as soldiers being killed in action, several of the 47 died in accidents or from sudden illness while serving with UNIFIL

Irish Mirror

Irish soldier Sean Rooney died a hero trying to save his colleagues in Lebanon ambush

The 23-year-old was shot in the head as he drove an armoured jeep away from the crowd of attackers

Irish Mirror

Friend of Sean Rooney remembers 'kind and caring' model soldier after he was killed in Lebanon shooting

Private Sean Rooney died after the convoy he was a specialist driver in came under attack

Dublin Live

Sean Rooney: Friend pays emotional tribute to 'kind' soldier killed in Lebanon

Aaron Fry laid a wreath for tragic Sean Rooney who was killed while on peacekeeping duty with the UN in Lebanon

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