November '71.I entered the famous old barracks and it was there
were i learnt a lot of good things that was to point me in the right
direction for the life ahead.When i returned in '77 i learned a
lot more.On both occassions i worked and served with people who had
simply one aim in life.A love for the Regiment in which they had
enlisted into.A very,very sad day.
[1412] Tue 31 Jul 2007, 21:34pm
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- steve carlisle -
from: Belfast/Norwich
IS THAT THE ROGER BACON WHO USED TO BEAST US IN ITALY PLT ..HAHA
[1411] Tue 31 Jul 2007, 21:33pm
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- george moore (Italy plt) -
from: Was Omagh Now Dorset
Firstly hello Stevie the wingnut Carlile hope your well been long time
hope all ok with you and your family. And as everyone is saying what a
let down not to have had something arranged so we the old boys could
go back to the depot one last time have a bit of a march off a pint
and an ole walk down memory lane that wouldn't have been not
much to ask for would it!! Well we have great memories and it in all
honestity straightened out a lot of wild boys and made us what we are
today (mostly) anyway nothing we can do now just remember never for
get the greatest days of our youngs lives in St Patricks . F.A.B
[1410] Tue 31 Jul 2007, 20:38pm
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- Roger Bacon (Porky) -
from: Moira
I totally agree with all the previous comments I am very proud to
have served in The Royal Irish Rangers . But I feel totally disgusted
by the way the depot was closed without any form of ceremony only the
chosen few being present most of whom I have no doubt did not even do
their training there. Those who were assembled there please come to
attention and collectively bow your heads in total shame!!
[1409] Tue 31 Jul 2007, 20:24pm
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- steve carlisle -
from: Belfast/Norwich
i would just like to say i went to the depot(1989) and had a great
time or when i looked bk i did..haha. met some good mates through
it..it is a sad day now its closed..
F.A.B
[1408] Tue 31 Jul 2007, 19:26pm
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- Norman Hunter -
from: Chester
Well said John, those that are supposed to be leading our Regiment and
the OCA, should question themselves as to why we closed a major
chapter in our history without so mush as a �Fare Thee Well�
Perhaps they should remind themselves of a few lines from our
Regimental Collect...
�ever mindful of our past inheritance, we, The Royal Irish Rangers may
continue faithfully in one bond of fellowship and service� ....
F-A-B
[1407] Tue 31 Jul 2007, 17:34pm
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- paul mcmurdie -
from: westmidlands
i was in the first gort platoon in 1979 .i spent a year at the depot
apart from the battlion i had one of the best years of my life
there.who ever closed the depot should ask him self (WHY) A LOT of
GOOD MEN came from their.i for one whould have liked to go back
.FAUGH-A -BALLAGH
paul mac
[1406] Tue 31 Jul 2007, 16:31pm
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- Jaunty Kirkpatrick -
from: LISBURN
To all those who attended the closing of OUR DEPOT, I hope you all had
a wonderfol time, pity about the THOUSANDS WHO WERENT EVEN
CONSIDERED.
F.A.B.
[1405] Tue 31 Jul 2007, 14:05pm
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- brad -
from: ballymena
f.a.o,tommt kearney,could you ring my da alec 02825632638
[1404] Tue 31 Jul 2007, 11:33am
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- Glenn J Bradley -
from: Belfast
What can one write about the ending of Banner and the closure of the
Regimental Depot that has not been said?
As Op Banner draws to a close we should all remember the sacrifice
made by our Gallant Comrades and those innocent civilians whose lives
where shattered by terrorism.
As our Depot closes, it is a disgrace that the Associations where not
involved but then with the individuals in RHQ, nothing surprises me -
Bull sums it up: what happened to "Family Regiment" ???
OSD will likely be the next to go.
Faugh a Ballagh to you all...
