The Defence Minister will today review the troops from James Stephens barracks bound for Syria in the coming weeks.
130 troops of the the 44th infantry group will deploy for a six month tour of duty to the Golan Heights later in March.
16 of the personnel are from Kilkenny and there’s 7 from Carlow.
Today Minister Alan Shatter will inspect the troops as their family members gather at the local barracks ahead of their departure for Syria.