Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann (O.N.E) are celebrating the bravery of Jadotville Tigers 60 years later, at a special event held in Aiken Barracks Dundalk last weekend. Organised by Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann, the Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel (ONE), the Jadotville Challenge is being organised to mark the 60th anniversary of the Jadotville Siege and to raise funds for the charity. The Siege of Jadotville, made famous by a Netflix film, occurred in September 1961 when a contingent of Irish troops came under attack by Katangese forces during a peacekeeping mission in the town of Jadotville in the Congo. Set over five days to reflect on the days Irish soldiers fought and resisted the Katangese forces, the challenge aims to raise funds for ONE's homeless services and to honour the bravery the Jadotville Tigers displayed during the siege. Starting in Athlone, the volunteers in the Virtual Challenge will complete a total distance of 24,000km which represents a round trip from Athlone to Jadotville.

Source: Irish Independent April 30, 2021 23:31 UTC