Dundalk was always known as a garrison town because of its long links with the military and it is fitting that a special parade was held this morning to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the 27th Battalion in the town.
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Newtowncunningham came to a standstill on Thursday as Private Seán Rooney was buried with full military honours, eight days after he was killed while ser.
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