Reserve defence forces in midlands are recruiting

The Reserve Defence Forces unit in Mullingar, C Company of the 6th Infantry Battalion, are currently recruiting from Westmeath, Offaly and Longford.

They will hold an open day for members of the public on Sunday, September 27, between 2pm and 5pm, for anyone who is interested in joining up.

There will be a presentation on the recruiting process and the training, courses and experiences you can expect from joining the Reserve Defence Forces. There will also be a weapons and kit display, where serving reservists will display what equipment they use and will answer questions.

Although the open day is aimed at potential recruits – aged between 18 and 34 – their families are more than welcome to come along and visit C Company as well.

The address for the Mullingar Reserve Defence Forces Training Centre is Unit 19, Zone C, Mullingar Business Park. No advance booking is required.

Anyone interested in joined the Reserve Defence Forces in Mullingar can apply online at http://www.military.ie/careers/current-competitions/ (when making an application, to apply for C Company select the ‘2015 Army Reserve – Mullingar’ application form).