Naval ship heads for Liberia
An Irish naval ship is heading to the west Africa nation of Liberia, in preparation for the deployment of over 400 members of the Defence Forces there later this year.
The LE Niamh is acting in support of a Defence Forces reconnaissance mission, which is assessing the situation on the ground in Liberia.
It is the first time an Irish naval vessel has been used in the planning and reconnaissance process.
The LE Niamh is scheduled to arrive in Monrovia on October 17.
