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Billy Kelleher says election was 'disastrous' and had catastrophic effect on party morale
A number of ballots were spoiled in Cork because people had written in Kelleher’s name.
Scott MedalsGardaí to be honoured for bravery in fire rescue and armed incidents with terrorists and robbers
on the ground
Analysis: Rioters last night overwhelmingly young men and little sign of pre-planning
Four gardaí were injured in last night’s rioting in West Dublin – here’s what it was like on the ground.
There was little sign of much organisation among the rioters in Saggart last night.
By contrast there was significant premeditation on Tuesday when lasers were pointed at the Garda helicopter overhead.
Peace cuts
Ireland may be forced to cut up to 40 troops from Lebanon
We visited the 127 Infantry Battalion today who are preparing to deploy to Lebanon in November. They are putting their final training touches in the Glen of Imaal.
Dungarvan
Town missing unit of gardaí after four members injured in two serious assault incidents
The gardaí are based in Dungarvan and were attacked over two nights last week, causing them to have to take sick leave to treat their wounds.
on the ground
Sadness and fear in Lebanon hills as Irish prepare to end decades-long mission
News Correspondent Niall O’Connor visited Lebanon this week to see how the country is coping with the news of the end of the 47 year peacekeeping mission.
Peacekeeper padre
How Fr Paul Murphy helps Irish peacekeepers prepare for danger
Niall O’Connor is reporting this week from South Lebanon where he met Fr Paul Murphy who cares for the Irish soldiers.
Peacekeepers
Fears in south Lebanon that the Irish leaving will be 'the beginning of another war'
This week Niall O’Connor reports from South Lebanon about what is next for the troubled region as UNIFIL prepares to exit.
pay imbalance
Trainee officers still being paid far less than the minimum wage, military group warns
Lieutenant Colonel Conor King, General Secretary of RACO, made the comments ahead of the conference which begins this morning in Trim, Co Meath.
MV Gary Chouest
US ship, believed to be involved in secret subsea military work, returns to sea after Cork visit
The MV Gary Chouest spent last week in Cork Harbour and at a quayside in the town of Cobh.
niall donald
Jim Gavin has repaid his former tenant the €3,300 that ended his presidential campaign
The money was received this afternoon, The Journal has confirmed.
Oireachtas securityJustice Minister says Connolly broke rules by signing Ní Shionnáin in daily at Leinster House
National SecurityDisappointing and underwhelming: the verdict of defence and garda groups on today's budget
Irish Air CorpsA new Irish military cargo aircraft is expected to arrive at its Dublin base later today
Catherine Connolly
Connolly defends hiring woman convicted of gun crimes after Taoiseach attacks judgement
As revealed by The Journal yesterday Catherine Connolly hired a woman sentenced to six years in jail by the Special Criminal Court.
paper ledgers
Criminals could exploit Ireland's antiquated paper system of registering ships, experts warn
military overhaul
Large number of Irish officials went to major London arms fair to meet British defence experts
The trip is part of a major modernisation programme now under way in the Defence Forces.
Operation Longreach
Flooding and drone threats: The long-distance Irish mission to supply Ukraine with vehicles
The shipments were handed over to Ukrainian troops at a site just inside Poland.
Nominations latestGareth Sheridan only Áras hopeful to gain a nod so far as 'Super Monday' comes to a close
in profile
Inside Jim Gavin's military career
As a military pilot, Jim Gavin flew Micheál Martin to Africa for secret talks to release an Irish aid worker.
IMISIrish Defence Forces sends soldiers to US to train as part of plan to beef up intelligence service
InvestigationTwo people arrested as part of garda probe into perjury allegations during McGregor civil case
