1 Southern Brigade is an all arms Brigade consisting of combat, combat support and combat service support elements. Such elements include units of Infantry, Artillery Cavalry, Engineers, Communications and Transport. These units are spread throughout the Brigades' designated area of territorial responsibility.
The Southern Brigade is responsible for military operations in the south of the country. Its area of responsibility includes the counties of: Carlow, Clare, Cork, Kilkenny, Kerry, Laois, Limerick, Tipperary, Wexford and Waterford. The Brigade Headquarters is located in Collins Barracks, Cork.
Within the Southern Brigades area of responsibility are situated various vital installations including;
- Shannon airport
- Cork airport
- Cork Docks
- Farranfore airport
The Brigade has at times assisted the Civil powers, by providing security at these locations when requested.
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