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20/07/2006
Irish citizens still awaiting rescue in Lebanon
Around 50 Irish nationals are believed to be still awaiting rescue in Beirut, following a concerted effort by both Ireland and the UK to evacuate people from the Lebanese capital.
Around 80 people have already arrived back in Ireland, following a series of Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon which have left over 270 people dead. The offensive broke out last week following the kidnapping of Israeli soldiers by Hezbollah fighters and the firing of missiles on targets in northern Israel, which included Haifa, the country's third-largest city.
The evacuees were driven from Beirut to Damascus by bus, before being flown to Dublin via Dubai, with many of the group praising the Irish government for the speed of the rescue operation.
(CL)
Around 80 people have already arrived back in Ireland, following a series of Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon which have left over 270 people dead. The offensive broke out last week following the kidnapping of Israeli soldiers by Hezbollah fighters and the firing of missiles on targets in northern Israel, which included Haifa, the country's third-largest city.
The evacuees were driven from Beirut to Damascus by bus, before being flown to Dublin via Dubai, with many of the group praising the Irish government for the speed of the rescue operation.
(CL)
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The search for a "high-risk missing person" in north Belfast has sadly ended with the discovery of a body. Volunteers from the Community Rescue Service (CRS) were deployed to the area on Tuesday morning, 28 May, to assist in the search for a person who had been missing from their home for some time.
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15 November 2002
Nesbitt slammed over 'Colombia Three' comments
A war of words has flared between the UUP and the Bring Them Home Campaign after five members of the Oireachtas announced their intention to attend the trial of the 'Colombia Three' in Bogota. The campaign is to seek legal advice after senior Ulster Unionist Dermot Nesbitt labelled the Irish delegation as a "Sinn Fein rescue mission".
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27 July 2006
Police return to Garnerville College after gas alert
Officers and staff at the Garnerville Police Training College in east Belfast have been allowed to return to the building. The premises was evacuated just before 12pm today, following reports of a suspected gas leak.
Police return to Garnerville College after gas alert
Officers and staff at the Garnerville Police Training College in east Belfast have been allowed to return to the building. The premises was evacuated just before 12pm today, following reports of a suspected gas leak.
11 August 2004
Police attacked in Londonderry
Police have been attacked for the third time in the space of a week in Londonderry. Around 100 people were involved in the trouble which started in the Irish Street area of the city at around 11pm on Tuesday. Stones, bottles and bricks were thrown at officers while two petrol bombs hit a police vehicle which had been called to the scene.
Police attacked in Londonderry
Police have been attacked for the third time in the space of a week in Londonderry. Around 100 people were involved in the trouble which started in the Irish Street area of the city at around 11pm on Tuesday. Stones, bottles and bricks were thrown at officers while two petrol bombs hit a police vehicle which had been called to the scene.
30 November 2023
NIFRS Announces Appointment Of New Chief
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) Board has named Aidan Jennings as their new Chief Fire & Rescue Officer. Mr Jennings has over 28 years of experience within the Fire & Rescue Service, most recently as Assistant Chief Fire & Rescue Officer and Director of Operational Delivery. He will take up his position on 1 December 2023.
NIFRS Announces Appointment Of New Chief
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) Board has named Aidan Jennings as their new Chief Fire & Rescue Officer. Mr Jennings has over 28 years of experience within the Fire & Rescue Service, most recently as Assistant Chief Fire & Rescue Officer and Director of Operational Delivery. He will take up his position on 1 December 2023.
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