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WATCH: Troops parade through Limerick ahead of Lebanon peacekeeping mission

MORE than 300 Irish troops took to the streets of Limerick today to parade as the 111th Infantry Battalion, ahead of their journey to Lebanon for a peacekeeping mission. A review of the soldiers, who hail from all over Ireland, took place in the ...

26 Oct 2017 at 17:15

Local News

Limerick soldiers among UN peacekeepers to be inspected at King John's Castle

A TOTAL of 23 Limerick soldiers will be deployed to the Golan Heights for the ongoing, intensive UN peacekeeping mission next month. The troops form part of a 130-strong contingent that are preparing for the mission in the Glen of Imaal this ...

07 Mar 2020 at 10:00

Local News

LISTEN: Standing to attention as Limerick platoon salutes a bright future

AN EMPTY courtyard, marked by blue cones and ambushed by spectators and uniformed personnel, swallows a silent suspense as dozens await the sergeant’s orders. A baby’s coo, the percussive winter coughs, the distant car on Lord Edward Street,...

27 Jan 2019 at 15:00

Local News

UPDATE: Limerick-based soldier died following training at barracks

A YOUNG soldier who died suddenly this week was found unresponsive by Defence Forces colleagues after a training session at Sarsfield Barracks, a spokesperson has said. The spokesperson confirmed this week that the serving officer, aged 23,...

23 Jun 2017 at 14:04

Community

Gender: Limerick to Lebanon review ceremony hears that army should 'reflect society'

JUST 19 of the almost 350 Irish soldiers deploying to Lebanon as part of an upcoming UN mission are women — a figure which has prompted the country’s army chief to pledge his commitment to increased diversity in the ranks. Chief of Staff ...

06 Nov 2017 at 06:01

Local News

WATCH: Defence Forces seek Limerick recruits to “join our team”

THE Defence Forces is seeking to recruit new personnel from the Limerick region as part its “Join Our Team” campaign, writes David Hurley. A national recruitment process is underway following which almost 50 additional personnel will be ...

14 Apr 2018 at 19:37

Breaking News

Aspiring soldiers flock to Limerick's Sarsfield Barracks

YOUNG men and women who are interested in pursuing a career in the Defence Forces got to see first hand some of the weapons and technology used by soldiers during a careers day at Sarsfield Barracks. The event was organised as part of ...

29 Mar 2017 at 07:02

Local News

WATCH: Limerick army recruits show off their combat skills

MEMBERS of the 142nd Recruit Platoon showed off some of the physical combat skills they have learned during a passing out ceremony this Thursday. The platoon, which is attached to the 12th Infantary Battalion at Sarsfield Barracks, ...

24 Feb 2017 at 11:12

Local News

Trainee soldiers stationed in Limerick accused of assaulting fellow recruit challenge refusal to allow them 'pass out'

THREE trainee soldiers have brought a High Court action challenging a decision not to allow them graduate to the next stage of their training for allegedly assaulting and intimidating a fellow recruit. The action has been taken by ...

01 Nov 2021 at 19:16

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