Trooper Shane Kearney, who was injured following an attack whilst on patrol with UNIFIL in Lebanon last December, is being discharged from hospital today
Trooper Kearney had suffered blunt force trauma to the head in the attack, which happened near the village of Al-Aqbiya in south Lebanon on 14 December.
The 23-year-old is being discharged from Beaumont Hospital today, and will continue his recovery at home. In a statement, the Defence Forces said that Trooper Kearney still requires further medical treatment later this year, but that medical staff are satisfied enough with his progress to allow him continue recuperating at home.Private Rooney and Trooper Kearney were in a vehicle being driven by troops from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon when the attack happened.UNIFIL has operated in Lebanon since 1978 to maintain peace along the border with Israel.
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