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In photos: Heartwarming scenes as Defence Forces reunited with families at Dublin Airport
Defence Forces
Over 200 Irish troops have reunited with their families in time for Christmas
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Residents evacuated after suspected bomb found in Ballyfermot
An Garda Siochana
This is the second bomb alert to hit Dublin in the space of just 24 hours
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Residents return to homes in Clontarf after WW2 bomb made safe-RECAP
Defence Forces
Gardai and Defence Forces EOD experts are currently attending the scene
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Defence Forces 'may not be able to repeat' MV Matthew cocaine operation due to staffing crisis
Defence Forces
The strength of the Naval Service, Army and Air Corps now stands at around 7,671 personnel – almost 2,000 under what it should be
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Fun-packed family Sunday at charity emergency services open day
Dublin Fire Brigade
All donations made on the day will go towards supporting the Front Line MoBros Movember campaign
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Defence Forces march on with plans to send 300 Irish troops to Lebanon
Defence Forces
The soldiers will begin deploying next week and will spend six months on patrol as part of a United Nations mission
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Only 33 new female recruits enlist in Defence Forces as major recruitment drive planned
Defence Forces
They are set launch a new recruitment campaign shortly focusing on the women’s GAA among others to persuade more females to join up
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Dublin recycling centre shut by gardai as army bomb squad called to premises
Ringsend
The incident happened earlier today and the device is believed to be historical in nature
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Bomb disposal squad rushes to Foxrock after discovery of explosive device
Foxrock
Gardai and Defence Forces EOD experts attended the scene of a property at 1pm yesterday
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Defence Forces bomb squad officers share expertise with international soldiers
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Soldiers who made IRA bombs safe during the Troubles are sharing the knowledge gained from tackling that threat
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Irish hero who fought in Ukraine sacked from prison job after returning
Irish Prison Service
Brian Meagher, who fought on the frontline in Ukraine, suffered 17 entry and exit wounds among other severe injuries
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Irish Air Corps welcomes first new 'state of the art' maritime patrol plane at Baldonnel
Defence Forces
The C295 can operate day and night in all weather extremes and can be used for medical evacuation and more
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Garda Station reopens after being urgently evacuated as man arrested
An Garda Siochana
A man in his 30s has been arrested and detained at a South Dublin Garda Station
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Garda Station evacuated and bomb squad called after 'contents of concern' found in bag of arrested man
An Garda Siochana
Gardai have requested the Irish Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal
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Irish soldier and football star Glenn Fullam planned to propose to girlfriend before tragic death
Defence Forces
The father-of-one was a soldier with the Irish Air Corps and he also played football with Crumlin United FC
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Man due in court following alleged assault at army barracks in Dublin
Courts
The alleged incident happened in the early hours of Tuesday morning at the Cathal Brugha Barracks in south Dublin
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Trooper Shane Kearney to undergo 'hopefully final operation' in Beaumont Hospital today
Defence Forces
The 23-year-old, from Killeagh in East Cork, suffered serious head injuries after the convoy he and his comrades were travelling in was targeted in Lebanon last year
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Thousands raised for family of Dublin footballer and soldier following death
Defence Forces
The 26-year-old, who was described as a shining light by Crumlin United, was buried on Thursday
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Clubs pay tribute to 'shining light' Dublin footballer and solider following his death
Crumlin
Glenn Fullam joined the Irish Defence Forces in 2017 and he also played football for Crumlin United
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Army can't use state of the art missile system to protect Joe Biden
Joe Biden
Military bosses had been planning to use the multi-million euro RBS 70 air defence system during Mr Biden’s three-day visit here
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Army abuse claims are 'tip of iceberg' as independent report set to be released
Defence Forces
In total there were details of 61 offences alleged to have been committed in the workplace against 19 females and 33 males.
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Tributes paid to Irish soldier tragically killed in Spain skydiving accident
Defence Forces
The Government and Defence Forces were made aware of his passing and worked to contact his family members to inform them of the news
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Sean Rooney hailed 'national treasure' as heartbroken mum tells funeral of her pride for son
Defence Forces
In her eulogy, Pte Rooney's mum Natasha said there were 'no words strong enough' and 'no words great enough to express the love that I have for Sean and how proud I am of Sean'
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Hero soldier Shane Kearney landing in Dublin from Lebanon for care in Beaumont Hospital
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The 22-year-old Cork soldier suffered a fractured skull in the attack that killed Private Sean Rooney
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