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Star Wars actor recruited to help raise funds for drones in Ukrainian war effort

Mark Hamill has been recruited by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky to help fundraise for his country’s military efforts in the ongoing conflict with Russia. The Star Wars actor said he was “honoured” to take on the role of ambassador for the ...

02 Oct 2022 at 10:54

Northern Ireland

Second Battalion Irish Guards reactivated after 75 years

An Army battalion that played a key role in both world wars has been reactivated in a bid to “counter threats to worldwide peace”. The Second Battalion Irish Guards, which was disbanded 75 years ago, will see new soldiers hone their “discipline ...

02 Sept 2022 at 16:18

National News

Ex-member of Irish boyband creates CBD business after injury in Afghanistan

An army veteran, who was once in an Irish boyband and toured with Westlife and other stars in Ireland, has founded his own CBD company to help treat strains and aches after becoming injured in Afghanistan. Farard Darver, 44, born in ...

02 Dec 2022 at 11:17

Northern Ireland

Memory of fallen National Army soldiers ‘rehabilitated’ as monument unveiled

The rededication of a memorial to the National Army soldiers killed in the Civil War enables their memory to be rehabilitated, a ceremony in Dublin has heard. Defence Forces Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Sean Clancy paid ...

30 Jul 2023 at 13:31

National News

Irish soldier charged with possessing cocaine valued at between £50,000 to £60,000

A soldier in the Irish Army has appeared at Derry Magistrate's Court today charged with possessing cocaine valued at between £50,000 to £60,000. Caolan Larkin (30) of Galgomna Road in Draperstown, Co. Derry faced three ...

21 Sept 2023 at 11:27

National News

PICTURES: Emotional scenes as over 130 Irish troops reunite with families on return from Syria

There were emotional scenes at Dublin Airport on Friday last as hundreds of excited family members waited for more than 130 Irish troops to return home from Syria, marking the end of the Defence Forces’ 10 years of ...

08 Apr 2024 at 12:02

National News

WARNING: Irish parents urged to cease use of toy gun due to risk of puncture wounds

Irish parents who bought a toy gun online are being urged to discontinue use immediately due to a major safety concern. According to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), a safety issue has ...

24 Jan 2024 at 15:32

National News

Controlled explosion carried out at homeless hostel where man died in a blast

A controlled explosion was carried out at the scene where a man died in a blast at a hostel in Dublin city, as gardai ruled out a gas leak theory. Emergency services attended the Depaul homeless hostel on ...

19 Jan 2024 at 09:29

Homeless charity boss speaks of relief and pride at response to blast evacuation

National News

Homeless charity CEO speaks of relief and pride at response to blast evacuation

The chief executive of a homeless charity in Dublin said he has a “great degree of relief and pride” at how staff and service users responded after an explosion at a hostel killed a man. Gardai have ...

19 Jan 2024 at 14:05

National News

Government set to reveal name of judge who will chair Defence Forces abuse tribunal

The government will soon reveal the name of judge set to chair the Irish Defence Forces abuse tribunal. The announcement follows the report of the Independent Review Group (IRG) last year, after ...

16 Jan 2024 at 18:44

Relatives of people shot in 1972 Springhill killings speak of loss as new inquest opens

National News

Families speak of their loss as new inquest opens into 1972 Springhill killings

Relative of five people killed in shootings involving the British Army in west Belfast more than 50 years ago have spoken of their loss at the opening of a new inquest. Three teenagers, a ...

21 Feb 2023 at 12:13

National News

Army technicians safely secure World War 2 bomb found in Mourne Mountains

A Second World War mortar has been made safe at a natural beauty spot in Co Down. Police said a member of the public found the device, which is thought to have been buried in the ground ...

11 Apr 2023 at 16:38

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