THE UNITED NATIONS Security Council has approved the final extension of its peacekeeping mission in Lebanon. This means that the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) is now slated to complete its full withdrawal by the end of 2027. The drawdown will have a direct impact on the 340 Irish Defence Force members currently stationed at Camp Shamrock, in Lebanon. UNIFIL was initially … [Read more...] about Irish Defence Forces in Lebanon set to leave with other UN peacekeepers in 2027
Body of unidentified man found near Dublin bridge
GARDAÍ have appealed to the public for information after the body of a man was found at a bridge in Dublin. The body, which has yet to be identified, was found at Spencer Bridge on the afternoon of Tuesday, August 26. “The Coroner has been notified and the body was removed from the scene and taken to Dublin City Mortuary at Whitehall for a post-mortem examination to be carried … [Read more...] about Body of unidentified man found near Dublin bridge
Revenue operations lead to seizures worth €340,000
IRISH Revenue officers have seized contraband worth nearly €350,000 in a series of operations carried out last week across the country. The operations resulted in the confiscation of a wide range of drugs, counterfeit products, untaxed alcohol and tobacco and even weapons. One of the most significant hauls came from Rosslare Europort on August 21st, where revenue officers … [Read more...] about Revenue operations lead to seizures worth €340,000
Residents told to close windows as firefighters battle blaze at recycling centre
FIREFIGHTERS are battling a blaze at a recycling centre in Dublin. The fire broke out at the site in Balbriggan early this morning. Nine fire engines and a water tanker have been at the scene of the blaze over the course of the day. Firefighters from Dublin Fire Brigade are battling a major blaze at a waste disposal plant in Balbriggan The local council advised local residents … [Read more...] about Residents told to close windows as firefighters battle blaze at recycling centre
Asian hornet nest finally located in Cork
AFTER multiple sightings, an Asian hornet nest has finally been found in a sycamore tree in the south of Cork City. This follows an operation by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and comes amid increased efforts across Europe to manage the spread of the species, which poses a major risk to native biodiversity. The discovery was made in the same area as Ireland’s … [Read more...] about Asian hornet nest finally located in Cork