5th (Volunteer) Battalion The Royal Irish Rangers Annual Camp 1981, Northern Ireland. Army Structure Soldiers life The Royal Irish Rangers The Royal Irish Regiment Home Explore Our Stories 5th (Volunteer) Battalion The Royal Irish Rangers Annual Camp 1981, Northern Ireland. 5 (V) R IRISH, commanded by Lt Col A H Reid TD, attended Annual Camp at Ballykinler Training Centre, Co Down, for two weeks in June 1981. TRACE YOUR STORY Our researchers can assist you in tracing the service details of soldiers and officers of the British Army. Start your journey