Reflection on peacekeeping and evolution of Irish Defence Forces

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Imelda Conway Duffy
Interviewed for MAOHP - 23/08/2016
Reference Code: IE_MA_MAC_006_MAOHP_019_E
Location(s): Cathal Brugha Barracks
Length: 2.24

In this clip, Imelda reflects on the evolution of both the Defence Forces and Ireland since the Congo campaign. She recalls a story that she heard during her time making the documentary 'Fighting for Peace', about a soldier whose five-month old child died and was buried before he got home. She also speaks about the importance of peacekeeping in the Irish Defence Force experience.

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