WebDec 20, 2024 · The soldiers were part of 121st Infantry Battalion, comprising 333 Irish troops, which was deployed in November to south Lebanon as part of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil). WebDec 15, 2024 · DUBLIN/BEIRUT (Reuters) -An Irish soldier was shot and killed on a U.N. peacekeeping mission in Lebanon and a second was in a critical condition after a hostile crowd surrounded their...
Seán Rooney: Irish soldier killed in Lebanon
WebDec 15, 2024 · An Irish soldier has died in south Lebanon after a vehicle carrying four soldiers was attacked on Wednesday night. The soldier was named by the Defence Forces as Private Seán Rooney, who had family links with Dundalk, County Louth, and Newtowncunningham, County Donegal. WebDec 15, 2024 · An Irish soldier was shot and killed on a UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon and a second was in critical condition after a hostile crowd surrounded their armoured vehicle, Ireland's defence minister said on Thursday. Key points: A second Irish peacekeeper is in a critical condition Hezbollah offered its condolences and said it was … old spice fiji dry shampoo
Irish soldier killed on U.N. peacekeeping mission in Lebanon - MSN
WebAn Irish soldier was killed while on a United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon on Wednesday and three others were wounded after coming under fire. A convoy of two armoured vehicles carrying ... WebDec 15, 2024 · An Irish soldier serving as a UN peacekeeper in Lebanon was killed when his convoy came under attack. Another soldier injured in the attack is in a serious condition in … WebDec 19, 2024 · The body of Irish UN peacekeeping soldier Sean Rooney has arrived in Dublin after being repatriated from Lebanon. A member of the Irish Defence Forces, Private … is a black watch better thsn white