On 1 Sept 1909, Ireland, Dublin. Battalion (22 Officers, one Warrant Officer, 571 Corporals and Men) by route march to Brookstown Camp for Brigade Training.
On 31 Oct 1909, India, Bombay. Battalion embarked on RIMS 'Dufferin' and sailed for South Africa on 1 November. Ship stopped en-route at Seychelles on 7 November. Two deaths on board (One Lance Corporal and one child)
During Nov 1909, South Africa, Durban. 'E' company (Two Officers, 136 Other Ranks and one woman) formed into Number 1 Company, 5th Regiment Mounted Infantry and proceeded to Harrismith
On 4 Dec 1909, India, Nowgong. Detachment embarked at Bombay in SS 'Soudan' for South Africa, strength: Two Officers, 285 other ranks, nine women and 12 children. The detachment arrived, disembarked and joined Battalion at Pietermaritzburg on 28 December.
On 23 Dec 1909, South Africa, Pietermaritzburg. Guard of Honour, three Officers and 100 other ranks including colour party for Governor of Natal on his departure for England
On 17 Jan 1910, South Africa, Pietermaritzburg. Guard of Honour, three Officers and 100 other ranks including Colour Party for New Governor of Natal on assumption of office
On 9 Feb 1910, Ireland, Dublin. Draft (One Colour Sergeant, two Corporals, six Boys, three wives and three children) departed for embarkation in SS 'Soudan' for 1st Battalion in South Africa.
On 10 Feb 1910, England, Southampton. Draft of three Non Commissioned Officers, six Boys, three women and three children embarked for South Africa, arriving at Durban on 7 March, when they disembarked and joined the Battalion
On 28 Mar 1910, South Africa, Pietermaritzburg. Guard of Honour (Three Officers and 100 other ranks) for Commander in chief, South Africa on his departure for Durban