On 14th August 1941, future officers of 53rd (Welsh) Infantry Division trained in Ulster. The following year, a reconnaissance regiment raced on motorcycles.
Officers of 53rd (Welsh) Infantry Division receiving instruction in tactical operations at a Junior Leader's Course at 53rd Division Tactical School, Union (Lisnabrague) Lodge, Poyntzpass, Co. Armagh.
On 14th August 1942, soldiers of 59th (Staffordshire) Reconnaissance Regiment took part in a 'Busman's Holiday', conducting motorcycle trials in Markethill, Co. Armagh.