# Lebanon
This year
2023
Hezbollah denies involvement in killing of Pte Seán Rooney in Lebanon
Five men were charged yesterday with the killing of Pte Rooney in the south of Lebanon, a stronghold of the Iran-backed group.
Five Hezbollah members accused of killing Private Séan Rooney
The 23 year old was killed during an attack last December.
Israel prime minister says it 'will not allow Hamas to establish itself in Lebanon'
Tensions have mounted in Israel since last week.
Irish troops safe in bomb shelters as Israel attacks targets north of UNIFIL camp
Israel launched airstrikes and artillery attacks in response to rockets fired from south Lebanon.
Two women killed in alleged Palestinian shooting attack as Israel launches strikes against Lebanon
The Israeli military said security forces were searching for the attacker.
Israeli army carries out strikes on Gaza after rockets fired into Israel from Lebanon
Israel has previously accused Palestinian groups of firing rockets from Lebanon.
Lebanon troops on what the military needs: 'Pay could be better - we're months away from home'
The coming week marks the first anniversary of the Commission on the Defences Forces report.
Trooper Shane Kearney discharged from hospital to continue recovery at home
He has been receiving treatment at Dublin’s Beaumont Hospital following the attack on UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon in December.
Women of Honour group have received no updates and await independent report
Micheál Martin said last week that he plans to fulfill the recommendations within the report.
Civil unrest over political vacuum makes for tense Lebanon visit for Tánaiste
Security for the Tánaiste’s trip to Lebanon was heightened due to protests in the region.
Govt doing all it can to accommodate refugees but numbers are unprecedented, says Martin
Tánaiste says the conflict in Ukraine is different to what is happening elsewhere in the world.
Tánaiste promises to ensure Women Of Honour report recommendations 'are fulfilled'
The Women of Honour report is due go to the minister within the next week to ten days.
Tánaiste urges Irish troops to reach out for support following the death of Seán Rooney
The Tánaiste said no stone will be left unturned to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.
'He was a gentleman': Seán Rooney's friends remember him as Tánaiste visits troops in Lebanon
Micheál Martin has travelled to Lebanon to place a wreath in memory of Private Rooney and others who have died while on duty.
Tánaiste to convey his sympathies to Irish troops on the loss Seán Rooney during Lebanon visit
The Tánaiste will visit Irish troops on Thursday.
Under the shadow of Hezbollah: 'I'm not naïve, I know political assassins are rarely found'
The widow of a murdered Hezbollah critic tells journalist Hannah McCarthy of Lebanon’s culture of impunity.
Trooper Shane Kearney no longer in critical condition after Lebanon attack
Trooper Kearney suffered a head injury in the shooting that killed fellow soldier Private Sean Rooney on 14 December.
Seven people charged in Lebanon over attack that killed Private Seán Rooney last month
UNIFIL had urged Beirut to ensure a swift investigation, the incident being the first violent death of one of its peacekeepers in nearly eight years.
Last year
2022
Suspect arrested in relation to killing of Irish peacekeeper Sean Rooney
Private Sean Rooney, 23, was killed and three others injured when their vehicle was attacked
Lebanese ambassador sees 'no logic' in attack and calls killing of Pte. Rooney 'a criminal act'
Lebanese Ambassador Rami Mortada is based in London but had travelled to Ireland for the funeral of Private Seán Rooney.
Funeral honours 'national hero' and 'kind and loving' Private Seán Rooney in Dundalk
Seán’s funeral took place in Dundalk this morning before a burial service in Donegal later today.
Lebanese investigators have identified suspects in Seán Rooney killing, judicial source says
Sources have told French press agency AFP that the UN vehicle was ‘the target of gunfire from at least two people’.
Dundalk grapples with the death of a young soldier that has 'pierced its heart'
The town of Dundalk was stilled by grief on Thursday morning.
Trooper Shane Kearney, who was critically injured in Lebanon, has safely arrived in Ireland
Trooper Shane Kearney was critically injured in the attack which claimed the life of Private Seán Rooney.
South Lebanon: Proxy conflicts and economic collapse make Irish patrol area 'powder keg'
Our reporter, Niall O’Connor, who recently visited south Lebanon takes a look at life below the Litani River.
Funeral of Private Seán Rooney to take place on Thursday
An Air Corps plane carrying the deceased peacekeeper landed in Dublin this morning.
Body of Private Seán Rooney arriving home tomorrow morning
The body of the deceased peacekeeper will be reunited with his family tomorrow.
Community leader in Lebanon pays tribute to 'hero' Private Seán Rooney
Abdo Haddad is the Mukhtar in Tibnine, South Lebanon.
Two soldiers who received minor injuries in Lebanon convoy attack discharged from hospital
Private Seán Rooney was killed in the attack and Trooper Shane Kearney was critically injured.
Irish military police to travel to Lebanon as three investigations get underway into fatal attack
Private Shane Kearney remains critical, his condition is unchanged.
The repatriation of the body of Private Seán Rooney has not yet been finalised.
Private Shane Kearney remains critical, his condition is unchanged.
Three investigations are underway, each by Irish, UN, and Lebanese officials.
What is known so far about the death of Irish peacekeeper Seán Rooney in Lebanon
An investigation into the incident, which occurred during a routine patrol, is underway.
Irish soldier killed in Lebanon after convoy vehicles were separated during routine patrol
Private Seán Rooney was named as the soldier who lost his life, while 22-year-old Shane Kearney was seriously injured.
Service to be held for injured Trooper Shane Kearney in native Killeagh this evening
The injured Trooper’s community is coming together as it offers messages of hope for his recovery as he remains in critical condition.
'He was due back before Christmas': Tributes paid at the loss of Private Seán Rooney
A former teacher recalled the 23 year old as having a clear passion for joining the Irish army from during his school days.
Dáil observes a minute's silence for Irish soldier Seán Rooney
TDs expressed their condolences to the family of Seán Rooney.
Israel and Lebanon strike 'historic' maritime border deal as Hezbollah call off threat of attack
The deal comes as Lebanon hopes to extract itself from what the World Bank calls one of the worst economic crises in modern world history.
At least 73 people dead as boat sinks off Syria's coast after leaving Lebanon
This is the deadliest such shipwreck from Lebanon in recent years.
Investigation as civilian motorcyclist killed in Lebanon collision with Irish military vehicle
The incident happened in south Lebanon where the troops are based.
Large section of Beirut port silos collapses two years after explosion
The collapse left the silos’ southern part standing next to a pile of charred ruins.
