RIR to be axed, claims DUP

The Royal Irish Regiment is to be axed in Northern Ireland within five years, it was claimed tonight.

RIR to be axed, claims DUP
Mon, 29 Sep, 2003 - 17:20

The Royal Irish Regiment is to be axed in Northern Ireland within five years, it was claimed tonight.

A timetable has been drawn up for the phased disbandment of all three of the so-called "Home Service" battalions by 2008, it is alleged.

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