65 Reserve Infantry Battalion (Ireland) - Unit Heritage

Unit Heritage

During the World War I era, the 65 Reserve Infantry Battalion was part of Curragh Command, and was disbanded in November 1923.

The current 65 Res Inf Bn was formed on 1 October 2005 during the reorganisation of the Irish Defence Forces, Army Reserve, the new battalion was formed in 2005 from the former 7th Infantry Battalion of the FCÁ which was disbanded on this date and the entire unit was stood down. Then a new Unit was then formed up as the 65th Res Inf Bn in a ceremony at McKee Barracks. The 65th Battalion take part in many duties in the 2nd Eastern Brigade, from providing troops for ceremonial duties i.e. 1916 Easter Parade, National Day of Commemoration as well as a lot of training exercises.

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