They're headed to Syria as part of the UN's ongoing peace-keeping mission.
Soldiers from Laois, Offaly and Westmeath are among 129 embarking on the Defence Forces' latest peace-keeping mission today.
They'll be part of the ongoing UN effort to maintain peace between Israel and Syria in Golan.
The 64th Infantry Group will spend their time monitoring the designated area of separation between the two.
51 participants are on their first mission abroad.
The Group will rotate into the mission area in October 2021 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel James O’Shea.
The 129 personnel consist of all ranks, including 14 Officers, 114 Enlisted Personnel and 1 Chaplain.
Connecticut Basketball Player Continuing To Make Her Mark On Irish Basketball
Ploughing 2026 Live Day Three: As It Happened
Rathangan Confirmed As Venue For National Ploughing Championships 2027
Midlands Women Crowned Super Hosts For Hospice Fundraising
Air Corps Facing High Numbers of Technician Vacancies
Midlands Groups Win GWS Excellence Awards
National Brown Bread Baking Champions Crowned At Ploughing
Mixed Picture Of Midlands Local Authority Social Housing In New Report