Read moreOverseas Organisation
Today approximately 140 Personnel are serving overseas
Read MoreCurrent Missions
Lebanon 2011, Same but Different
Read MoreOverseas History
A proud tradition of participation in peace support operations
Read MoreIreland and the United Nations
Over 50 years of service
Read MoreOverseas Training
Mission Readiness
LAF and Irishbatt UNIFIL Joint Patrol
In accordance with UNSCR 1701 IRISHBATT conduct daily regular operations with the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) in the IRISHBATT Area of Operations (AO). These operations are conducted in all conditions, day and night in full coordination and cooperation with the LAF. The joint Operations vary from Mechanised, Soft Skin and Foot Patrols to the establishment of Checkpoints all within the IRISHBATT AO.
The joint Operations are an integral part of both increasing and maintaining Situational Awareness for both IRISHBATT and the LAF. All involved in these operations at all levels are working tirelessly towards the joint effort of a peaceful, safe and secure environment for our friends of South Lebanon.
Our photograph, above, shows Sergeant (Sgt) Dave Williams of Carrightouhill, Co Cork, meeting up with the LAF Patrol element.
Private (Pte) Mark Slattery of Clare, pictured on patrol with Sgt Williams, both are currently serving with the 105 Infantry Battalion in South Lebanon.
The 105 Infantry Battalion in November will remain in theatre until May 2012.
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Defence Forces - Overseas
Irelands Involvement with the UN
Ireland became a member of the United Nations in 1955. Since 1958, the Defence Forces have a continuous presence on peace support operations, mainly in the Middle East. However, in recent years, following the end of the cold war, Defence Forces personnel have also found themselves in many other parts of the globe as peace-keepers.
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Overseas Videos
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Merry Christmas from the troops overseas.
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Mission Readiness - 105Bn
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President Departs For Lebanon
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104 Battalion UNIFIL.
