Stoneybatter in Dublin in County Dublin, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)

Cyprus - Sinai

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 3, 2025

1. Cyprus - Sinai Marker

Inscription.

Cyprus - Sinai. . CYPRUS United Nations Force in Cyprus / March 1965 - May 2005 Number of Tours Served: 9655 / Casualties: 9, Why the Irish were there?. . The island's Greek and Turkish communities have long been divided. Upon Cyprus's independence from Britain in 1960, the Greek population was dissatisfied with the new republic's constitution, which they felt gave the Turk Cypriots unequal representation., . When attempts to amend the constitution led to preparation for conflict between the two communities, UN assistance was requested., What was it like?. . In the early stages of the mission, over 1000 Irish troops were responsible for the entire western section of the island., . Their mission aimed to prevent the recurrence of fighting, help maintain law and order, and contribute to the restoration of normal conditions. While UN troops prevented active violence, tensions remained., . In 1973 most of the Irish contingent was transferred to the UN Emergency Force in Sinai as a result of the Yom Kippur War. In 1974 a coup in Cyprus led to expectation of immediate union with Greece. Before this occurred, however, Turkish forces invaded and secured the northern part of the island., . After hostilities were finished, a buffer zone called the Green Line and the maintenance of this line became the primary mission of the UN forces. Political deadlock has lasted for decades and the issue remains unresolved., . Irish forces served for 41 years in Cyprus and involvement came to an end in May 2005., SINAI Second United Nations Emergency Force/October 1973 - September 1974 Number of Tours Served: 573, Why the Irish were there?. . The Yom Kippur War began on October 6th, 1973, when Israeli forces were attacked on the Golan Heights by Syria, along with Iraqi, Jordanian, Saudi and Moroccan contingents and on the Suez Canal by the Egyptians., . On October 22nd, a cease fire was agreed and the UN Security Council adopted a resolution for an Emergency peacekeeping force on October 25th., What was it like?. . Because rapid transfer of troops was needed the Irish contingent in the Sinai was created by pulling the 25th Infantry Group out of Cyprus. 130 additional Troops augmented the forces from Cyprus., . The 26th Infantry Group replaced the 25[th] after six months but serious developments at home used the Irish government to withdraw many of the troops in May 1974.

CYPRUS
United Nations Force in Cyprus / March 1965 - May 2005
Number of Tours Served: 9655 / Casualties: 9

Why the Irish were there?
• The island's Greek and Turkish communities have long been divided. Upon Cyprus's independence from Britain in 1960, the Greek population was dissatisfied with the new republic's constitution, which they felt gave the Turk Cypriots unequal representation.

• When attempts to amend the constitution led to preparation for conflict between the two communities, UN assistance was requested.

What was it like?
• In the early stages of the mission, over 1000 Irish troops were responsible for the entire western section of the island.

• Their mission aimed to prevent the recurrence of fighting, help maintain law and order, and contribute to the restoration of normal conditions. While UN troops prevented active violence, tensions remained.

• In 1973 most of the Irish contingent was transferred to the UN Emergency Force in Sinai as a result of the Yom Kippur War. In 1974 a coup in Cyprus led to expectation of immediate union with Greece. Before this occurred, however, Turkish forces invaded and secured the northern part of the island.

• After hostilities were finished, a buffer zone called the Green Line and the maintenance of this line became the primary mission of the UN forces. Political deadlock has lasted for decades and the issue remains unresolved.

• Irish forces served for 41 years in Cyprus and involvement came to an end in May 2005.

SINAI
Second United Nations Emergency Force/October 1973 - September 1974
Number of Tours Served: 573

Why the Irish were there?
• The Yom Kippur War began on October 6th, 1973, when Israeli forces were attacked on the Golan Heights by Syria, along with Iraqi, Jordanian, Saudi and Moroccan contingents and on the Suez Canal by

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the Egyptians.

• On October 22nd, a cease fire was agreed and the UN Security Council adopted a resolution for an Emergency peacekeeping force on October 25th.

What was it like?
• Because rapid transfer of troops was needed the Irish contingent in the Sinai was created by pulling the 25th Infantry Group out of Cyprus. 130 additional Troops augmented the forces from Cyprus.

• The 26th Infantry Group replaced the 25[th] after six months but serious developments at home used the Irish government to withdraw many of the troops in May 1974.

Erected by Irish United Nations Veterans Association.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Peace • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1965.

Location. 53° 21.062′ N, 6° 17.192′ W. Memorial is in Dublin, Leinster, in County Dublin. It is in Stoneybatter. It can be reached from Mount Temple Road. Marker is on the Irish United Nations Veterans Association Headquarters grounds. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 6 Mount Temple Road, Dublin, Leinster D07 A3Y4, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 3, 2025

2. Cyprus - Sinai Marker

this memorial is in Ancient East.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

on the Island of Ireland,

on the Celtic Fringe,

in the European Union,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Congo (here, next to this marker); Irish Defence Forces Headquarters Flag Pole Remnant (here, next to this marker); IUNVA House and memorial / Teach agus Cuimneachan CÉINA (here, next to this marker); The 25 Pounder Gun (a few steps from this marker); United Nations Irish Peacekeepers Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Lebanon (a few steps from this marker); Somalia (a few steps from this marker); Deceased United Nations Veterans Memorial Cross (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 118 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 5, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.