62 Regiment

Russian army recruits ex Battery Commander…

istewart — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:51:16 +0000

Retirement of 62 RAR Officers

istewart — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:04:45 +0000

Comdt Noel Kelly (BC No. 1 Bty) and Comdt Ger Gibson (Regimental 2 I/C) are set to retire before the year end. To mark their last Training Exercise, they both fired their last rounds, and were presented with mementos on Cemetry Hill following completion of live firing exercises. Members of the ‘Superimposed Battery’ including Comdt. Oliver Murphy (Rtd), Comdt. John Miley (Rtd) and Capt. Tony Burke (Rtd) were in attendance.

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ATEx 2011 – Short Report

istewart — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 20:13:09 +0000

All sub units mobilised on Friday evening and took over Coolmoney camp on Friday night. No. 1 Battery, 4 RUAG 120mm Mortars, 1 * deliberate deployment in Stranaheley field followed by 2 quick actions inside the gate at Knickeen fjord and at Leitrim forward. 2 & 3 Battery formed 6 tube battery, deliberate deployment at Leitrim forward, hide position at Ogham Stone, followed by 2 quick actions – one in Stranaheely field and one at Leitrim Forward. FOO and Anchor OP located in Stranaheely forest. The Regiment reported to Cemetry Hill following live firing EX for ceremony and presentation to retiring members. (more details on this later). Recruit training continued through their tactical phase.

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New Regimental Adjutant

istewart — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 20:16:56 +0000

Capt. Paul ‘Hopppy’ Hopkins takes over the duties of Regimental Adjutant with 62 Reserve Regiment. First test will be Annual Training Ex!!! – All eyes on the duty roster!

RTE Podcast from Pat Kenny show – Our compatriots from the west!

istewart — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 13:09:53 +0000

Pat Kenny Show – podcast from the Glen. Visit the rte ie player.

http://www.rte.ie/radio1/podcast/podcast_patkenny.xml

Update to May Training Weekend

istewart — Wed, 25 May 2011 14:57:58 +0000

Photos of 2 and 3 Star course tactical exercise.

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Update to last 25pdr shoot – some new pics have emerged.

istewart — Tue, 24 May 2011 11:47:20 +0000

Some additional pictures of the 62 Regiment’s crew during the last 25 Pdr shoot…

: Final shoot of 25 Pounder – Glen Imaal – 62 Regiment

6 Regiment Plaque unveiled in Curragh Military Museum

istewart — Tue, 24 May 2011 11:39:28 +0000

Update from Comdt. Oliver Murphy (Rtd). The Military Musuem in DFTC has unveiled a plaque to 6th Regiment. From its inception in 1959 up until the unit was stood down in 2005 (as part of the amalgamation with 7 Regiment to form the new 62 Reserve Artillery Regiment) – approx. 9000 personnel served with the unit. The Plaque commemorates the unit and all the gunners who served.

Check out page 14 of this weeks Leinster Leader for details.

6 FAR Plaque - Curragh Military Museum. Sgt Charlie Walsh, Comdt. Oliver Murphy (Rtd), Comdt. Mick Moore.

May Arty Training

istewart — Sat, 21 May 2011 20:00:38 +0000

Pics form May Training Weekend. HQ and 1 Bty from Dublin, and 2 & 3 Bty from DFTC concentrated in Coolmoney for Arty Training, 2 and 3 star courses.Click to view slideshow.

Sgt. ‘Monty’ Monaghan RIP

istewart — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 21:59:50 +0000

Sadly we learn that Monty has passed away. Sgt Monaghan was a training Sergeant with 6 Regiment for many years. A legend Gunner about whom many stories are still told. May he rest in peace.

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