2 South West Galway – 1 Western Brigade
1 Battalion: Unit strength on 1 July 1922 was 450 all ranks. The companies of the 1 Battalion were located as follows: Kilbeacanty, Derrybrien, Beagh, Gort, Peterswell, and Kilchreest.
2 Battalion: Unit strength on 1 July 1922 was 352 all ranks. The companies of the 2 Battalion were located as follows: Kinvara, Ballinderreen, Ardrahan, Kilmacduagh, and Killartan.
3 Battalion: Unit strength on 1 July 1922 was 418 all ranks. The companies of the 3 Battalion were located as follows: Craughwell, Athenry, Oranmore & Mara, Clarenbridge, and Kilconeeran.
4 Battalion: Unit strength on 1 July 1922 was 313 all ranks. The companies of the 4 Battalion were located entirely in Galway City, including the University, although no specific data is provided for the University.
5 Battalion: Unit strength on 1 July 1922 was 191 all ranks.The companies of the 5 Battalion were located as follows: Castlegar, Claregalway, Derrydonnell, and Killimor Daly
2 South West Galway – 1 Western Brigade Featured Operations
2 South West Galway – 1 Western Brigade Operations List (includes those not featured on the map)
Operation | County | Location | Date | |
Ballyturin House ambush | Galway | Ballyturin | 18 May 1921 |