Irishman's death while fighting in Ukrainian war prompts consular support from Ireland

THE DEPARTMENT of Foreign Affairs is "providing consular assistance" after a Dublin man has been killed while fighting with the Ukrainian Army.

Mr Dale, from Raheny in north Dublin, also served in the US military in the past, including in Iraq.

After his stint in Middle-East, the 45-year-old published a book called The Green Marine: An Irishman's War in Iraq, in which he tells the tale of his enlistment into the US Marines and daily life during the Iraq warl.

A spokesperson from the Department said: "The Department of Foreign Affairs is aware of the case and providing consular assistance.

"As with all consular cases, the Department does not comment on the details of individual cases," the statement concluded.

The circumstances surrounding Mr Dale's death are have not yet been released.