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HollyhillTen people arrested after major operation carried out in Cork targeting alleged drug dealing
Peacekeepers
Bombs and board games: Irish troops speak of their experiences of coming under fire in Lebanon
The Journal has travelled to Lebanon this week to meet up with Irish soldiers who have found themselves at the centre of a war between Hezbollah and Israel.
bullet proofIrish Defence Forces to get new €16.5m worth of body armour in major modernisation deal
eye in the sky
Diplomacy through other means: Why this drone shadowed the Tánaiste's every move in Lebanon
The IDF drone followed Harris much of the way from Beirut to the Irish base this week – a provocative display by Israel.
Truce broken
Israel bombs Beirut and sites across South Lebanon after alleged Hezbollah rocket attack
Israeli strikes have occured in Beirut this morning and across the south of the country after a rocket attack hit israeli territory near Metula and Kiryat Shimona.
brussels bound
Defences Forces chief says Irish in Lebanon 'doing extraordinary work' as he prepares for EU role
Lt Gen Seán Clancy will start in his new role as chair of the EU Military Committee in June.
Camp Shamrock
Irish troops have been assisting in recovery of bodies from devastated Lebanese villages
Irish soldiers arriving in the region were immediately struck by the scale of devastation.
irish peacekeepers
An Israeli drone circled over the Irish base camp in Lebanon monitoring Simon Harris' visit
The Tánaiste Simon Harris was visiting Irish soldiers based in war ravaged south Lebanon today.
Beirut visit
Tánaiste to raise 'frustrations' with lack of progress in Sean Rooney case on Lebanon visit
Simon Harris, who is Minister for Defence, Trade and Foreign Affairs, will also visit, in the coming days, Irish peacekeepers based in the country.
brussels bound
Defence now Europe's 'number one focus' says Irish officer taking up military role in Brussels
A team from Ireland takes over at the head of the European Union Military Committee in June.
suspect ship
A Russian linked ship was spotted by Irish military dropping its anchor near an undersea cable
The incident happened in waters off the North East coast earlier this year – the ship has reappeared off the Irish coast earlier today.
European securityEU release plans for defence spend increase including loans but unknown if Ireland will benefit
National SecurityState loses bid to block Senator's case over 'secret' air policing deal with Royal Air Force
airside rageGardaí arrest man who allegedly smashed up Dublin Airport departure gate after missed flight
LimerickLimerick garda Armed Support Unit stop car on motorway and find two guns in late night operation
south lebanonIsrael claims it killed two alleged Hezbollah members in a strike in south Lebanon this morning
quick action
Training day: Why Irish soldiers spent 72 hours sleeping out in the Wicklow Mountains this week
The Journal spent the day yesterday with the Artillery Corps as they trained four trainee gun teams in “quick action” tactics on how to avoid that incoming fire.
CorkGardaí arrest leading member of Real IRA gang and discover group gathering near woodland dugout
Internet down
State runs major 'Zero Day' exercise to test how Ireland would deal with total loss of internet
The scenario, losely mirroring the plot of the recent Netflix drama Zero Day, was a concerted cyber attack with the loss of multiple undersea cables.
Wicklow
Firefighters rescue a number of people from large fire at apartment block in Bray
Gardaí have confirmed that the blaze has happened at a “domestic residence” on the Lower Dargle Road, Bray Town, Co. Wicklow.
EU Military cabinetAs Defence Forces chief takes EU's top military job, his support team heads to Brussels
Private Billy KedianFamily of Irish peacekeeper killed in Lebanon shelling presented with bravery award
hot pursuitThe Garda helicopter and multiple patrol cars gave chase to a stolen digger this morning
tight deadlines
Timeline for major revamp of Irish military must be 'reviewed'
Simon Harris, who is Minister for Defence and Foreign Affairs, has said that targets and deadlines will have to be ‘reviewed’.
defence ministerAny role for Irish troops in Ukraine would be about 'peacekeeping, not peace enforcement'
Fighter Planes
Simon Harris is 'convinced' that Ireland needs its own squadron of fighter jets
Ireland does not have its own capability to police its airspace and does not have any fighter jets to respond to airborne threats.
false narratives
Conspiracy theories are fuelling attacks on NGOs and aid workers, expert warns
There’s been a surge in online disinformation around aid agencies and other non-governmental organisations.
CorkProlific sexual offender jailed for nine months, banned from schools and interacting with women
Ukraine War
Q&A: Could Irish troops really be sent to take part in a Ukraine peacekeeping mission?
The move is being considered – but how likely is it?
