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The tragedy happened just after 8.30am, when the soldier, who was in his 40s, had just reported for duty.
Defence Forces investigators are treating the shooting as accidental and say nobody else was involved.
The Gardai have also launched an investigation into the incident.
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In Pictures: Big screen riot
Rangers fans clash with police after TV failure
In Pictures: Burma cyclone
Disease, hunger and thirst threatens survivors
In Pictures: China quake
More shocking images in the aftermath of earthquake
Papal mystery
Did pope finance King Billy's invasion of England?
School is out for order
Christian Brothers retreat from education
In Pictures: Carnival of Culture
Berlin's four-day party to celebrate world cultures
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Police officers are injured as car fails to stop
In Pictures: Bertie at the Boyne
Taoiseach's last day spent with Big Ian at Boyne centre
In Pictures & Video: 2008 Business Awards
Belfast Telegraph's glittering gala ceremony
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Agent Provocateur's revealing lingerie launch
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Video: Titanic town Ship's Belfast beginnings celebrated in exhibition
Video: Titanic town
Ship's Belfast beginnings celebrated in exhibition
BT Woman of the Year
Applauding Ulster's most exceptional women
Omagh blaze tragedy
Special report on Northern Ireland's worst house fire
Belfast Telegraph Property Awards
Celebrating excellence at the inaugural awards gala
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Special multimedia report on Belfast Wheel
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Hi: 16°C / Lw: 10°C
Hi: 16°C / Lw: 10°C
Rangers fans clash with police after TV failure
Disease, hunger and thirst threatens survivors
More shocking images in the aftermath of earthquake
Did pope finance King Billy's invasion of England?
Christian Brothers retreat from education
Berlin's four-day party to celebrate world cultures
Police officers are injured as car fails to stop
Taoiseach's last day spent with Big Ian at Boyne centre
Belfast Telegraph's glittering gala ceremony
Agent Provocateur's revealing lingerie launch
Ship's Belfast beginnings celebrated in exhibition
Applauding Ulster's most exceptional women
Special report on Northern Ireland's worst house fire
Celebrating excellence at the inaugural awards gala 
Special multimedia report on Belfast Wheel