Friday the 5th marks the departure of the final Irish soldiers stationed in Syria as the Defence Forces conclude their peacekeeping assignment in the Golan.
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The famous Custume Barracks in Athlone will be holding its very popular open day today Sunday, September 18th. The event will take place between 2 p.m. and 5.
A large crowd is expected in Athlone on next Monday morning for the centenary celebrations surrounding the handover of the barracks to the Irish Free State.A ma.