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In Memoriam
The 2nd Field Artillery Regiment Association was formed in 2011 for serving and ex-members of the 2nd Field Artillary Regiment, 2 Eastern Brigade, Irish Defence Forces.
They went with songs to the battle, they were young.
Straight of limb, true of eyes, steady and aglow.
They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted,
They fell with their faces to the foe.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.
Rest In Piece
A GUNNERS FAREWELL
I've packed me kit and paid me dues
I'm heading for the gate
Me Gunnering days are over lads
I'm off to face me fate
I'm done with all those battery fronts
And lying in the muck
No more escorts, barracks guards
And freezing in that truck
So no more early escorts
And no more foot patrols
And no more hurry up and waits
From all those prima dolls
I've done my final gun salute
And fired my last round
I'm sick of all the General Staff
Who never stood their ground
I'll hand in both my collar badges
With a twinge of sad regret
But maybe stroke a flash or two
And hold on to my beret
So farewell to the Regiment
Where the NCO's did bark
And farewell to the Barracks
My Barracks by the Park
Roll of Honour
