Irish Soldiers prepare to depart for Lebanon

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Over three hundred members of the Army's western command are preparing to leave base for a six month tour of Lebannon.  

Most of the soliders will be away from their families for Christmas and for two of those travelling  - who parents died on previous missions - it's trip abroad that will bring back painful memories.