The Royal Irish Regiment

13/06/2026

The Regiment extends its congratulations to Brigadier (now Acting Major General) Richard Bell on being awarded the honour of Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE), Major (now Acting Lieutenant Colonel) Tobias Whitmarsh on being awarded the honour of Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE), Colour Sergeant Lee Kilgore on the award of the Meritorious Service Medal, and Colour Sergeant S G Huyton on receiving a Commander Field Army Commendation in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours List.

Sixty-nine soldiers and officers are to be awarded honours by His Majesty King Charles.

The servicemen and servicewomen, both Regular and Reserve, are cited for transformational leadership, exemplary professionalism, and tireless commitment.

Personnel cited have made exceptional contributions to the armed forces, UK resilience and NATO, both at home and overseas.

Read more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4vF7Ml6

06/06/2026

02/06/2026

This is what a training weekend with 2 R IRISH looks like.

Interested in joining us? Get in touch.

📧 [email protected]

01/06/2026

Focused. Qualified. Ready.

We’re preparing for what’s next 🌍

31/05/2026

The Royal Irish Regiment ☘️

Built with fighting spirit, tradition and Irish character, the The Royal Irish Regiment is necessarily tough and uncompromising in battle.

28/05/2026

Locked in for the summer 🔐

A summer full of training, travel, and experiences that take you further.

Want to be part of it? Send us a message 💬

27/05/2026

**FREE EVENT**

UNTOLD is delighted to announce that we will be hosting the official launch of Derek Plews BA(Hons) MA VR new book 'Shamrocks Among the Poppies', the story of Royal Irish Regiment soldiers at the Siege of Musa Qal’eh in 2006.

🗓27 June
📍No 28 Bedford Street
🕚1100 - 1300
🎫 Free event but booking essential. Email Laura at [email protected].

Derek will discuss the background to his work and copies will be available for purchase and signing.

The Royal Irish Regiment Derek Plews

26/05/2026

Challenge. Competition. Teamwork.

Soldiers from 2 R IRISH went head-to-head in the annual Mahood and Hamilton Cup competitions, testing skill, endurance and leadership across a series of demanding military challenges.

Teams from across the Battalion tackled everything from Fighting in Built Up Areas (FIBUA) and woodland operations to Armoured Fighting Vehicle drills, intelligence tasks, observation posts and a tough 2km mortar carry.

The Mahood Cup also pushed soldiers to their limits through fast-paced orienteering across difficult terrain.

More than just competition, the event prepares the Battalion for Exercise PANTHERS CYCLONE 26 in Denmark later this year - proving that life in the Infantry is about teamwork, resilience and performing under pressure.

If you’re looking for challenge, adventure and the chance to be part of a tight-knit team, this is what being part of 2 R IRISH is all about.

Email us on [email protected] to find out more.

26/05/2026

Have you got what it takes to be the next Director of Music/Bandmaster of The Band of The Royal Irish Regiment?
Applications are now open for the opportunity to lead this reputable and experienced band.
Click on the link below for further details.
https://www.findforcesjobs.mod.gov.uk/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/3/opp/21262-Director-of-Music-Bandmaster-R-Irish-Band/en-GB