Thursday 15 March 2007 - Start your President's Award

The President's Award is designed to recognise young people who lead active lives and show committment to their Community, learn a new skill, play sports, and do an Adventure Challenge. If you're a member of 62 Reserve Infantry Battalion or a Dublin RDF unit click here for more information.

Sunday 25 February 2007 - Brigade Orienteering Competition Successes

Teams and individuals from the battalion represented the unit at the recent Eastern Brigade Orienteering Competition held in Ardgillan, Balbriggan. The results are below. Congratulations to all from the unit who participated.

Novices Team (Male) B - 1st
Novices Team (Male) A - 4th
Novice Ind (Female) - 1st
Immediate Ind (Male) - 1st
Sen Ind (Female) - 1st
O/35 Ind (Male) - 1st

Tuesday 16 January 2007 - New Fitness Section for website

We have just finished developing a fitness section for the website. It contains information about the Annual Fitness Test, which you may be required to take; advice on how to get fit; how to work out your Body Mass Index; how to calculate running paces and information about diet and nutrition. There is also a list of references used for those interested with reading about this further.

• Click Here to go to the Fitness Section

Wednesday 10 January 2007 - All Companies have resumed training

All companies have resumed training and training parades are back to normal. The coming months will be a busy time for the unit.

Saturday 16 December 2006 - Corporal Will Day R.I.P

Unfortunately Cpl William Day died of a heart attack on Saturday 9th December 2006.

Will was formerly a member of A Company 21 Infantry Battalion and with the reorganisation of the RDF became a member of C Company 62 Reserve Infantry Battalion. One of the proudest moments of his life was when he was promoted to Corporal.

Will was one of the most down to earth people around and showed great enthusiasm for life. He was eternally loyal to the troops under his command and won the hearts and minds of many that knew him. He had a unique ability to make the best of any situation and make people simile.

Will will be sadly missed from the ranks of C Company and the Battalion as a whole.

At the request of his parents, Will received a RDF Bearer Party and Pall Bearers. At the removal members who knew him lined part of the road. Will's father (also Will) would like us to pass on his appreciation for all those involved.

Saturday 2 December 2006 - B Company Social Day

B Company held a social day for serving members. This consisted of a trip to the Military Exhibition in the National Museum, a dinner in Dun Laoghaire, and drinks afterwards. Some ex members also attended during the evening.

Sunday 15 October 2006 - Two Star Passing Out Parade / Stand Down Parade

Congratulations to all the new Two Star Privates who passed out on Sunday 15 October.

The day also marked the retirement of the Commander of A Company after many years of service.

Three Corporals were also promoted to Sergeant and presented with their new stripes.

Saturday 16 September 2006 - New NCO's

Seven new NCOs from the 62 Battalion were promoted after recently completing their Potential NCO's Course . The 62 Battalion's new Corporal's along with the rest of the Eastern Brigades new NCO's had their passing out parade in Cathal Brugha Barracks.

Friday 2 June 2006 - New Pay Rates

With effect from 1 June 2006 the rates of pay have been increased. Click Here for details.

Tuesday 3 May 2006 - "Last Post for Southside Barracks" (Article from Southside People)

Month After Easter Parade Army is Given its Marching Orders

There have been calls this week to preserve an historic Dun Laoghaire army base that maintains the area's final link with the Irish Defence Forces.

The rundown premises is used by Company B (ed: B Coy 62 Res. Inf. Bn.) of the Irish Army but is owned by the Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company. The company say that refurbishing the building would result in a rent increase that would put it beyond army budgets.

Proposals have been made to relocate Company B to an alternative base in Bray, which will not be ready for use for another 12 months.

This move would mean that Wicklow would have two army reserve forces, as the county is already home to Company C (ed: C Coy 62 Res. Inf. Bn.).

Deputy Barry Andrews (FF) said it was important to maintain Dun Laoghaire's long history with the Defence Forces. He is now seeking assurances from the Minister of Defence Willy O'Dea, that the link will not be broken.

"I will be asking the Minister of Defence to give an assurance that every effort will be made to ensure that the Army Reserve will remain in Dun Laoghaire," Deputy Andrews said.

Deputy Andrews praised the important work that the reserve does in providing valuable training and leadership skills to young men and women.

He added that the recent 1916 commemorations high-lighted the vital role of the Defence Forces.

"To see Dun Laoghaire lose its link with the forces would be regrettable," he added. "During the recent 1916 commemorations public attention was drawn to the permanent and reserve Defence Forces both at home and on peacekeeping duties across the globe. It would be regrettable if shortly after these events we were to see the Army Reserve leave Dun Laoghaire."

A spokesman for the Dun Laoghaire Harbour Board said that the lease available to the Defence Forces expired last March and that the premises is no longer sustainable to support them.

However, he suggested that the forces might be able to stay in the town."

"The Harbour Company is working alongside the Defence Forces to find a suitable location and has identified three alternative locations in Dun Laoghaire," he said.

Saturday 5 March 2006 - Brigade Orienteering Competition Successes

In the Eastern Brigade Orienteering competition on 5/03/06, 2 teams - male/female novice came first in thier levels. Both teams from A Company. They will be representing the 62 Battalion in the all army orienteering competition in the coming weeks.

Wednesday 22nd March 2006 (Bray People newspaper) - 62 Battalion members foil a robbery

"Uniformed FCA members were the unwitting heroes of a failed attempt to hold up the Tesco store at the Vevey last Wednesday night (15th March).

Two FCA men, (from the 62 Reserve Infantry Battalion) just happened to be inside the supermarket when a gunman and his hatchet-wielding accomplice ran in at about 11.am and shouted at staff, before spotting the two in uniform.

According to an eyewitness, the raiders seemed to believe they were regular Army personnel who may even have been armed themselves, and so the would-be thieves quickly turned on their heels and fled empty-handed.

A security man at the store contacted police but by the time the Gardai arrived the men had departed the scene in a getaway car.

A Blue Honda civic thought to be that used by the potential raiders was later found burnt out in the Briar Wood Estate in the Vevey."

- Bray People Wednesday 22nd March 2006

Sunday 5 December 2005 - The Annual Christmas Competitions

The 62 Infantry Battalion's annual competitions were held in Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel on 4 December 2005. A, B, C, D, & SP Companies all contributed a section team.

The competitons consisted of Foot Drill, Arms Drill, Grenade Throwing, Steyr & Bren tests, Map Reading, and a Military Quiz. The competition for winning team was close but Support Company (Cathal Brugha Barracks) were the eventual victors with D Company coming second and B Company third.

The day proved a success and was the first parade of members from all companies of the new battalion.

B Company Social Day- December 2006

B Company will be holding a social day on Saturday 2nd December. This will consist of an outing during the day to a location in Dublin City, a dinner, and a social evening held in Dun Laoghaire.

• Serving members of B Company are encouraged to attend.
• Ex-members of B Company are invited to the social evening in Dun Laoghaire.
• For more information email us by Clicking Here

Friday 27 October 2006 - Update on C Company Recruitment

C Coy is current recruiting for a limited time only. If you are interest in joining contact the company in person immediately. Bring 2 passport photos & your birth certificate. Click Here for contact details.

Sunday 17 September 2006 - C Company Recruitment Campaign - South East Wicklow

C-Coy Recruitment Campaign in South East Wicklow area is Commencing in Tinahely in the Parochial Hall on Tuesday 26th Sept from 8.30-9.30pm. Arklow Community College and The Murrough, Wicklow on Wednesday 27th Sept. And every week thereafter. If 17 - 34yrs (and minimum 5 foot 2 inches) drop in and talk to us or Contact: 0404-67349.

Thursday 29 August 2006 - A Company Training Resumes 30 August

• A Coy (Baldonnel) training resumes on Wednesday 30 August.

Thursday 24 August 2006 - B Company Training Resumes 30 August

• B Coy training resumes on Wednesday 30 August - all ranks to parade in Cathal Brugha Barracks at 1955 hrs.

• The company will defnitely be training every Wednesday, at least until the end of September in Barracks. A new centre in the Dun Laoghaire area is currently being looked into.

• Troops may avail of a minibus which departs at 1915 hrs from outside the Old Coastguard Station Dun Laoghaire.

• Recruits in the process of joining are advised to contact the unit recruiting officer directly.

• People from the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown area, interested in joining, may contact us for information by Clicking Here.

Tuesday 22 August 2006 - C Company Training Resumes 30 August

C Coy training resumes on 30 August - all ranks to parade in Wicklow.

Training will resume in current centres (Bray & Wicklow) on 6 September.

Tinahely centre will reopen (under C Coy management) on Tuesday 12 Sept.

Arklow centre will reopen Wed 13 Sept.

Wednesday 4 May 2006 - C Company Training Location Change

Due to the relocation of B Coy HQ to Bray, all C Coy personnel will be parading in Wicklow untill further notice. A minibus service leaves Rockbrae House at 1930 hours on Wednesday nights.

Sunday 30 April 2006 - B Company March Out from Dun Laoghaire.

B Company officially marched out of the Coastguard Station, Dun Laoghaire after over 50 years as it's headquarters. The parade took place at 1100 on Sunday 20 April 2006. Serving and ex-members attended.

Thursday April 2006 - Closure of Coastguard Station Dun Laoghaire - New Training Location.

From Friday 28 April B Company will be officially located (temporarily it is hoped) in Rockbrae House, Bray, Co. Wicklow.

Until further notice the company will train in Cathal Brugha Barracks every Wednesday night from 1955 - 2200 hours. Serving members may avail of a minibus service from Dun Laoghaire (collection outside the Coastguard Station) to Barracks which leaves every Wednesday at 1915 hours.

Friday 17February 2006 - C Company Training Locations Update

As of February 2006 training locations for C Coy will be Wicklow, and Bray. Every second week the company will train in barracks. For more information contact C Coy directly.

Tuesday 14 February 2006 - B Company Sunday Parades

From 26 February B Company will be training (recruits) on Sunday's from 1100-1300 in addition to Wednesday nights. Contact the unit directly for more information.

Saturday 21 January 2006 - All Companies have resumed training

All companies have resumed training and training parades are back to normal.

Friday, 16 December 2005 - B Company - December Break

B Coy is now closed for its December break. The next training parade is 11th Jan 2006, where training will be held in barracks. Potential recruits (civilians) are advised to attend the Dun Laoaghire centre from 20:00 (8pm).

Friday, 9 December 2005 - C Company - December Break

C Coy is now closed for its December break. The next training parade is 11th Jan 2006.

B Company - Barracks Training Situation

As of 19 October B Company is undergoing training in barracks every second Wednesday. Every other Wednesday the Company will parade in centres.

The mini-bus (army transport) which collects people on Wednesday nights in the area as Baldonnel is not on any public transport routes. The route is:

• 1855: The Mill Shopping Centre Clondalkin; 1915: Superquinn Lucan; 1935: Rathcoole Community School. This is subject to change and you should ring in advance to check.