The 62nd Infantry Battalion are currently recruiting men and women on a part-time basis between the ages of 17 and 34 (under 35) who are interested in becoming a soldier of the Irish Army Reserve.

The 62nd Infantry Battalion is split into six companies covering the area of South Dublin City, South County Dublin, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, Bray, and East Wicklow.

The battalion's training locations are:

Dublin

• Rathmines, Dublin 6
• Baldonnel
• Dun Laoghaire

Wicklow

• Arklow
• Bray
• Tinahely
• Wicklow Town

C Company - Arklow, Tinahely, Wicklow Town

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If you're interested in joining - or just seeing what it's like, you should come down on Tuesday nights between 8 and 9 and Sunday Mornings (Cathal Brugha Barracks) or Wednesday nights between 8 and 9 (Baldonnel, Dun Laoghaire, Bray, Wicklow) between 8 and 9. A Coy in Baldonnel also train on Sunday mornings. It is recommended that you phone in advance to confirm training times.

• For more information go to the Frequently Asked Questions page

• To view an Irish Reserve Defence Forces Publicity Video Click Here

• To see how your part-time career in the Army Reserve could go read this page on a Typical Soldiers' Profile.

It is recommended that you should ring ahead to check training times etc.

Men and women between 17 and 34 years of age (under 35). An extension of the upper age limit is allowed in the case of certain former members of the Permanent Defence Force or of the Reserve of Men (First Line). All applicants must be a minimum of 158cm (5'2") in height, in good health and of good character and be willing to attend and train regularly.

• For more information on who can join view What circumstances would make a person ineligible for enlistment in the Irish Defence Forces?
• For detailled information on the joining process (Medical Requirements etc...) Click Here

Documents to Bring

• Birth Certificate
• 2 Passport-sized photographs
• PPS (RSI) Number. (The number on your Social Services Card)