The 1st Battalion, Virginia Infantry Regulars, also known as the Irish Battalion, was raised in Virginia for service in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War and, served as infantry.

The battalion was organized in May 1861, with men from the city of Richmond and Hanover County in five companies.

The unit was then assigned to General J.R. Jones' Brigade and was involved in many conflicts of the Army of Northern Virginia from the Seven Day's Battles to Fredericksburg.

Later it was assigned to General Headquarters and in November 1864, Provost Guard.

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