The Livery Newsletter and Gazette Issue 32 Spring 2020 | Page 17

THE IRISH GUARDS ASSOCIATION The Irish Guards Old Comrades Association was formed after the First World War to enable friends to keep in touch with one another and to help members of the Regiment to find suitable employment. The provision of welfare assistance soon began, particularly wounded Old Comrades. Now named The Irish Guards Association and fulfilling a similar role, the Association has five Branches, London (by far the biggest), West Midlands, North of England, Ulster and the Republic of Ireland. The Governing bodies of the Association are the Regimental Council and The Association Headquarters Committee. Management of each branch is carried out by: A Chairman and Deputy Chairman – to be ex IG Serving Officers. A Committee consisting of Chairman, Deputy Chairman, Honorary Secretary, Honorary Treasurer, Welfare Officer and other members at each Chairman’s discretion. Each branch carries out various social events each year and come together for St Patrick’s Day and the Annual March to the Guards Memorial. 17