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Defence Force member put on leave after being caught in paedo hunter sting
Defence Forces
The officer, who can’t be identified for legal reasons, was confronted by a self-styled paedophile hunting group after it was alleged the man went to meet two young girls, aged 13 and 14 for sexual intent.
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McEntee says Army will support gardaí with removals if further blockades occur as Government to discuss fuel supports
Helen McEntee
Earlier this year chaos erupted when fuel protestors blockaded some of the country’s ports and refineries
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Daniel Kinahan extradition update as cartel chief to be brought back to Ireland to face justice
Daniel Kinahan
The Irish Mirror has learned that gardai are making final preparations for cartel chief Kinahan (48) to potentially be flown back to Ireland from Dubai around mid July
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Investigation launched after man allegedly bites other man in groin area on board Irish naval vessel
Irish Navy
A verbal argument allegedly turned physical onboard an Irish naval vessel
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Irish soldier takes top award in gruelling American Army competition
Defence Forces
Corporal Dylan Quigg, who is based at Finner Camp in Co Donegal, beat off stiff competition from dozens of US soldiers to win the award. He was one of four Defence Forces personnel taking part
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Irish Air Corps tests shooting down drones ahead of EU presidency
Defence Forces
The Irish Air Corps has tested using helicopter-mounted machine guns to shoot down drones as part of EU presidency preparation.
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Defence Forces witness alleges he was dragged into tub of chemicals topped with dead crow
Defence Forces
A Defence Forces witness has alleged he was grabbed by the throat and submerged in a chemical-filled tub with a dead crow during an alleged hazing incident in the early 1990s.
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Ireland's emergency text alert system to be in place by next year - three years later than promised
Irish Weather
Ireland is one of the few countries in the European Union that has yet to roll out such a system
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Campaigners refuse to attend tribunal into Defence Forces sexual misconduct allegations
Tribunals
The Women of Honour group is refusing to attend the Defence Forces Tribunal
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Soldier Tyson Fury described as 'Ireland's new star' wants all-Irish fight that's 'great for the fans'
Boxing
Having previously fought at Madison Square Garden, the model has his eyes on an all-Irish battle he think would be 'great for the fans'
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Irish soldier and model lands first round KO and hopes for 3Arena fight next
Boxing
Lee Reeves defeated Hungarian Andras Balogh at Leopardstown racecourse in just 79 seconds
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Man accused of murdering Kerry farmer Mike Gaine sent forward for trial
Michael Gaine
A man accused of murdering Kerry farmer Mike Gaine has been sent forward for trial before the Central Criminal Court after being served with the book of evidence.
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Defence Forces member under investigation for 'grooming and sexually abusing a child'
Defence Forces
Military bosses have now placed the soldier on special leave, pending the outcome of the Garda Probe
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New Government jet to repatriate Irish citizens on Hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius
Irish Government
The mission is expected to take place on Sunday
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Defence Forces team wins top military competition in America
Defence Forces
The Cavalry Corps team won the Sullivan Cup using the Bradley armoured fighting vehicle - even though the Defence Forces does not have any of them in service
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Helen McEntee visits McKee Barracks for 100th anniversary of Army Equitation School
Defence Forces
Minister McEntee inspected the parade at an event celebrating a century of excellence, service and sporting achievement by the Army Equitation School
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Defence Forces Chief pays tribute to soldier who died in service
Defence Forces
Sgt Robert "Bobby" Rooney joined the Defence Forces in 2007.
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Hundreds of Defence Forces personnel prepare to head to Lebanon - right in the middle of an Israeli invasion
Global Ireland
The Defence Forces have served with honour in Lebanon since 1978, but the mission is now coming to an end
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Former soldier who harassed vulnerable rape survivor avoids prison
Courts
The 60-year-old Dublin man was acting like a "lovesick teenager" according to his defence counsel when he repeatedly followed the woman to her home, the local shops and park and her children's schools among other places
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UN peacekeeper killed and three others wounded in suspected Hezbollah attack in Lebanon
Defence Forces
The ‌patrol ⁠was ambushed while on a mission to open a route to a UNIFIL post that had been isolated by fighting in the area
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A ballot box in one hand and a blockade in the other - Sinn Fein revert to a little bit of the ol' time religion
Sinn Fein
A Frankenstein monster of the left and right stitched together, Ireland's populist uprising has gone full MAGA
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Gardaí investigate suspected hoax threat to blow up Garda station if officers were 'heavy-handed' with fuel protestors
An Garda Siochana
The Garda Special Detective Unit (SDU) is assessing the suspected hoax threat issued to the Garda Commissioner's office last Thursday
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Fierce battle erupts just kilometres from Irish troops in Lebanon war zone
Lebanon
The border town of Bint Jbeil is vital to Hezbollah and Israel is determined to take it. The Israelis have now surrounded it and are intent on having complete control of it in days. The Defence Forces say the 350 Irish troops in the area are safe and accounted for.
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Ireland fuel protests LIVE: 'Number of arrests' made at Whitegate as Gardaí move to restore fuel supplies
Petrol prices
The Government is resuming talks today as fuel protests enter a fifth day, with road blockages sparking fears of shortages and major disruption nationwide.
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