27th Infantry Battalion (Ireland)
The 27th Infantry Battalion (27th Inf Bn; Irish: 27ú Cathlán Coisithe) is one of the seven infantry battalions of the Irish Army. The battalion was established on 1 September 1973 and forms part of the 2nd Brigade. The Battalion Headquarters is at Aiken Barracks, in Dundalk, County Louth.
| 27th Infantry Battalion | |
|---|---|
| 27ú Cathlán Coisithe | |
Unit flash of the 27th Infantry Battalion | |
| Active | 1 September 1973 – present |
| Country | Ireland |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Part of | 2nd Brigade |
| Headquarters | Aiken Barracks, Dundalk, County Louth |
| Nickname(s) | Border Bunnies |
| Colors | Saffron & Purple |
| March | Clare's Dragoons |
| Anniversaries | 1 September |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Lt Gen Louis Hogan DSM (1973-1976) Lt Gen Dermot Earley DSM (1995-1997) Maj Gen Maureen O'Brien 2012 |
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