Final preparations are being made for the next deployment of Irish troops to Lebanon later this month.
181 men and women from 22 counties will take part in the six month United Nations peace keeping mission, which leaves on November 20th.
Lieutenant Colonel Ray Yorke is in charge of the troops:The Defence Minister Alan Shatter inspected the 42nd Infantry Group at Cathal Brugha Barracks in Dublin today.
They include father and son, Company Sergeant Paul O'Mara and Private David O'Mara (pictured above), from Kells in Co Meath:
VIDEO: The troops taking part in a ceremonial parade: (via @FergalTodayFM)
Families of the troops gathered at Cathal Brugah Barracks:
The Defence Minister Alan Shatter inspecting the troops:
