Healy added that a number of Irish soldiers did not come to India as “committed imperialists” but because of the military tradition in their families. “This is a most peculiar situation where the ...

“The accessories they wore closely resembled those of military uniforms. We believe they have been selling honorary ranks and fake medals to individuals joining the organisation,” he said. Meanwhile, ...

China is building a new military command centre near Beijing that is 10 times the size of the Pentagon, US intelligence officials have said. Satellite images of the base, about 20 miles south-west ...

A six-year-old boy was found sleeping on a floor in his school uniform when gardaí conducted ... “dishevelled”, a sergeant said. Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Stay up to date ...

She said he had risen to rank of corporal in the Irish Defence Forces and was involved in the equestrian school with the army. He travelled to the Olympics with an equestrian team where he acted as a ...

Holland also portrayed Private Walker in the Dad's Army Stage Show, where he was first introduced to Jimmy Perry and David Croft, the creators of Hi-De-Hi. Now 78, fans could get to see Jeffrey ...