Irish - March March 2025
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.
'I’m done with all this fannying about with something that was promised to us over six months ago'
- Some women told The Journal that they have to ration their HRT patches because of the cost per month.
- One woman said the free HRT scheme was one of the reasons she voted for the Government. "I now feel foolish for believing them," she said.
- Supply issues are also impacting women, with one woman travelling abroad to try and source the HRT patch that she is prescribed.
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.