[1][2] In 1931 they became the only kilted Irish Regiment in the world with the adoption of their unique tartan often called "O'Saffron"[3] designed by Thomas Gordon Ltd. of Glasgow.

There its personnel were absorbed by the 3rd Reserve Battalion, CEF on 6 January 1917 to provide reinforcements to the Canadian Corps in the field.

The 1st Battalion, CMGC, CEF, which was organized in France on 27 March 1918 from the Brigade machine gun companies of the 1st Canadian Division.

It provided machine gun support to the 1st Canadian Division in France and Flanders until the end of the war.

The 30th Field Battery, CFA, CEF, was authorized on 20 April 1915 and embarked for Great Britain on 5 February 1916.

It landed in mainland Italy on 10 November 1943, as part of the 11th Infantry Brigade, 5th Canadian Armoured Division.

Between 20 and 27 February 1945, the battalion moved with the I Canadian Corps to North-West Europe as part of Operation Goldflake, where it fought until the end of the war.

[7]The museum provides a place to exhibit the Irish Regiment of Canada memorabilia dating from the First World War.

It is a venue to educate Northern Ontario citizens about the Canadian Forces, in particular the local militia units, to appreciate their roles and the necessity to support them.