May 7th - May 31st, 1806

6th May – Ballinamore (7th Line Battalion)
Hering, Johann Fredrich, Journal, Irish Historical Studies, xxv,no. 99 (may 1987)

6th May
Two Light battalions, 1st Line Brigade and the 2nd Line Brigade – sail for Cork
The first division of the King's German Legion marched here from Fermoy on their route to Gort.
Beamish, North Ludlow, History of the King’s German Legion Vol. 1do p92

7th May – Dunamore (7th Line Battalion)
· Whitmonday a big yarn-market was held - requested us to mount guard
· In the month of June there were in fact some fine and warm days and evenings
· Midsummer day’ was celebrated magnificently
Hering, Johann Fredrich, Journal, Irish Historical Studies, xxv,no. 99 (may 1987)

Dublin, May 6
Yesterday , two troops of the 18th Light Dragoons came into town from country quarters, to be stationed in this city. They were relieved in the country by the Hanoverian Cavalry, or what is called the German Legion.
The General Advertiser, or Limerick Gazette May 7th 1806

10th May Two Light battalions, 1st Line Brigade and the 2nd Line Brigade shelter in Bantry Bay
Beamish, North Ludlow, History of the King’s German Legion Vol. 1 p92

13th May Two Light battalions, 1st Line Brigade and the 2nd Line Brigade shelter in Castletownbear Haven
Beamish, North Ludlow, History of the King’s German Legion Vol. 1 p92


15th May Fifteen transports have arrived at Cove, to take on board some of the German Regiments destined for service in the Garrison of Gibraltar, and two battalions at Midleton we understand are to embark immediately.
Freeman’s Journal 15th May 1806

20th May Two Light battalions, 1st Line Brigade and the 2nd Line Brigade sail for Cobh.
Beamish, North Ludlow, History of the King’s German Legion Vol. 1 p92

Cork May 17
[Kilworth Mountains]
...on Thursday last a very amiable foreigner, the Lady of an officer of rank in the Hanoverian Brigade, was attempted to be robbed by a single foot pad, while passing the mountain with her two children, under the protection of an officer of the same corps, who was wounded in her defence; but the fellow thought proper to decamp without effecting his purpose.
The General Advertiser, or Limerick Gazette May 20th 1806

21th May
Two Light battalions, 1st Line Brigade and the 2nd Line Brigade – land at Cork

Two Line battalions – to Bandon
1st Line Brigade – to Kinsale
2nd Line Brigade – to Middleton
Remaining brigade – to Clonooney near Banagher
Beamish, North Ludlow, History of the King’s German Legion Vol. 1, p93

28th May There are 2,000 of the German legion embarking at Cork for Gibralter, to relieve the same number of troops which go from thence to the army in Sicily. Freeman’s Journal 28th May 1806


28th May The whole of the German legion, artillery, dragoons, and infantry, are to be sent immediately from this country (England) to Ireland. This will leave a large part of the army in that country disposable any for expedition of service.
Freeman’s Journal 28th May 1806


29th May

Cork, May 26th.
Yesterday, the signal was made for the Amethyst frigate with Transports, having the King’s German legion on board, to unmoor. In a little time after the signal was repeated for getting under weigh, which was obeyed by several of the Transports. They had not proceeded more than a few yards, when an annulling signal brought them to again, and they resumed their moorings. – they had not sailed when or courier left Cove this morning. The troops are destined for Gibralter; they were joined by four Transports with troops of the King’s German legion, on the 23d instant.
Freeman’s Journal May 29th 1806