Yahoo · 1d
Former Irish Army Ranger killed in action in Ukraine
A former member of the elite wing of the Irish Army Rangers has been killed in battles against Russian forces in Ukraine. Source: European Pravda, citing The Irish Times Details: Robert Deegan, a 29-year-old from Newbridge in County Kildare was fatally wounded while fighting for Ukraine last Thursday,
The Irish Times · 23h
Army Ranger, elite cyclist – Ex-Defence Forces soldier Robert Deegan killed in Ukraine was honoured for bravery
Robert Deegan, the 29-year-old Irishman killed while fighting for Ukraine, had been awarded a medal for bravery for his role in a battle against the Russians. A former member of the Irish Army Ranger Wing, he served two stints in the Defence Forces and also travelled to Africa to work as a military contractor before going to Ukraine in 2022.
The Irish Times · 1d
Former Irish Army Ranger killed while fighting for Ukraine previously lost an eye in explosion
A former member of the Defence Forces ’ elite Army Ranger Wing who was killed while fighting Russian forces in Ukraine had previously lost an eye in an explosion following an attack there.
Irish Daily Mirror · 1d
Family of former Irish elite soldier killed in Ukraine break silence to pay heartbreaking tribute
Mr Deegan’s parents Rachel and John issued the statement after news emerged over the weekend that their son, who was just 29, was killed fighting for Ukraine against the Russian invaders in the east of the country on Thursday.
DublinLive · 2d
Former Army Ranger Wing soldier killed fighting in Ukraine
A former member of the elite Army Ranger Wing has been killed while fighting in Ukraine, it has emerged. The Mirror has confirmed that the Irish man was killed late last week while fighting for Ukraine against Russian invaders.
The Irish Times · 1d
Irish man killed fighting for Ukraine was ‘true to his principles’, says family
The family also revealed after Mr Deegan – who was killed in action in Ukraine last Thursday – lost an eye during the war in 2022 they had urged him not to return there, but he had done so against their wishes.
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