"I'd love to wake up in the morning and not think about it"
In September 1961, over 150 Irish soldiers serving with the United Nations in the Congo were besieged by mercenaries while stationed in the town of Jadotville. Over the course of five days, the 'A' company survived ground and air attacks with little food, little water and ever depleting ammunition.
After being forced to surrender, they were taken as prisoners of war for several weeks before being returned to camp where they continued their duties before returning to Ireland.
Upon their return home, the Jadotville soldiers were dismissed as cowards and to date, have yet to receive Military Medals of Gallantry as recommended by their commander Pat Quinlan.
The story was told in the 2016 Netflix film 'The Siege of Jadotville' which starred Jamie Dornan and reignited the push for recognition for the soldiers.
Tadhg Quinn from Abbeyfeale in Limerick was one of the men who served in Jadotville, he spoke to Dermot and Dave about what it was like on the ground and what he'd like to see happen fifty years on.
