Ireland

‘A tragic event’: Irish soldier (24) dies after convoy ambushed in Lebanon

Vehicles carrying eight peacekeepers fired at after being surrounded by ‘hostile mob’ while driving to Beirut, Coveney says

Private Seán Rooney (23), from Newtowncunningham, Co Donegal, was killed on a UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon on Wednesday night. Photograph: Defence Forces
Private Seán Rooney (23), from Newtowncunningham, Co Donegal, was killed on a UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon on Wednesday night. Photograph: Defence Forces
Conor Gallagher
Naomi O’Leary
Hannah McCarthy
Barry Roche
Thu Dec 15 2022 - 12:18 • 6 MIN READ

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Conor Gallagher

Conor Gallagher

Conor Gallagher is Crime and Security Correspondent of The Irish Times
Naomi O’Leary

Naomi O’Leary

Naomi O’Leary is Europe Correspondent of The Irish Times
Barry Roche

Barry Roche

Barry Roche is Southern Correspondent of The Irish Times