2009 News Archive

14th March 2009

Parade

St Patricks Day

On Saturday 14th the regiment came together at Clive Barracks, part of the sprawling Tern Hill Army base in north Shropshire which is now the historic regiment's home, for its traditional St Patrick's Day celebrations.

Three days before St Patrick's Day itself, as many of the soldiers had other engagements on Tuesday, hundreds of soldiers and their families gathered to celebrate.

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6th March 2009

Operational Awards Recipients

Operational Honours and Awards

Three soldiers from the Royal Irish Regiment have been awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross. It is the first time the honour has been awarded to three members of the same regiment.

Eighteen soldiers from the Royal Irish Regiment have been mentioned in the Operational Honours and Awards List: 6th March 2009. A further five have received commendations.

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9th February 2009

Rgr Allen and Family

Charity Home offers retreat for injured troops

A home from home has been set up by the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) Forces Help charity for injured troops undergoing painstaking rehabilitation to enjoy some semblance of normality.

Ranger Andrew Allen's personal nightmare began when a huge explosion tore through his body and left him fighting for his life in southern Afghanistan.

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