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This site will deal with the Irish regiments of the Empire and Commonwealth. These units were formed to defend Colonies and other British interests in such places as Australia; New Zealand; South Africa and Canada, there was even an Irish company proposed in Shanghai in 1914. Others were formed to serve overseas. It will start off with a brief history of each unit, and will in time include more detail on badges and insignia of the units covered, which is my main interest. Comments and corrections welcome.

Danny McCrory

December 2010

For anyone interested in badge and insignia, I highly recommend the British and Commonwealth Military Badge Forum. Where I can also be contacted, search for member irishhorse. Just click on the link.