27th Infantry Battalion (Ireland)
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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.[2]
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27th Infantry Battalion | |
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27ú Cathlán Coisithe | |
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[1] |
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