Activities
The unit has both ceremonial and training commitments, with annual artillery practice held in the Glen of Imaal in Co Wicklow in July of each year. A camp is also held around Easter time which focuses on small arms training. Soldiers from this unit are often invited to participate in training courses outside the unit, and members also participate in Defence Forces sporting events and shooting competitions, and have won several medals across a variety of events.
The Pistol Team from 1st Battery has been in the forefront of army shooting competitions in recent years. In January 2005, members of what was then the 8 FAR (now 1st Battery) were called upon to take part in a ceremonial 21 Gun Salute in honour of the City of Cork becoming the European Capital of Culture. In recent years, ceremonial duties have included committing a contingent of soldiers to represent the Southern Brigade at the National Day of Remembrance ceremony at Kilmainham. Soldiers in the 31 FAR are also trained in Infantry Tactics, Amphibious operations, Fighting in Built Up Areas (FIBUA) and Peace Support Operations.
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